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Stronger US-Canada relations and their effect on trade, travel
Ryan Clark Transportation Technology & AutomotiveLast week, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with U.S. President Barack Obama to address the barriers that have arisen for tourists and businesses wishing to cross the U.S.-Canada border. During a March 10 televised news conference, the two world leaders outlined ways travel and trade could be both eased and encouraged in the near future, whether by land, rail or air.
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Green spaces can have positive effects on gray matter
Bob Kowalski EducationOn beautiful sunny days, schoolchildren and working adults share a common thought: wishing they could play hooky and head to the park. Research shows that would be a smart move. Nature and green spaces boost brainpower.
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Avoiding the cracks: 20 details to consider when planning big events
Bob Glickman Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementHow many details do you oversee when planning a major meeting? Hundreds? Thousands? As a meeting professional, you likely deal with most of them effortlessly, which is pretty much required to get everything done as needed.
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Infographic: How much do you know about St. Patrick’s Day?
Kaylee Nelson Recreation & LeisureMarch 17 marks the day that all ancestral backgrounds come together to be Irish for 24 hours. We love painting the town on this day of debauchery, or at least wearing green while eating some cabbage. But do we know why we're celebrating or how St. Patrick's Day came to be?
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The art of curiosity: Great success begins with a good question
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementGuess what can possibly help a job candidate stand out from the sea of applicants. Relevant job experience? A long list of certifications? A good track record of achievements at work? While these credentials could be important, for a popular post that attracts hundreds or thousands of qualified candidates, what really sets an applicant apart could be as simple as asking the right questions, suggests Gary Sherwin, president and CEO of Newport Beach & Company, who spoke in my tourism concepts class last week.
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Colorado’s travel industry still hesitant to embrace marijuana
Suzanne Mason Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementMarijuana is no longer a budding industry in Colorado. It has blossomed into a $1 billion industry for the state. While it has received praise for helping to build the state's economy, the marijuana industry still remains under scrutiny when it comes to travel and hospitality.
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7 spring road trips you don’t want to skip
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureRoad trips are an American pastime, and the arrival of spring urges us to get out and embrace the fresh outdoors as landscapes across the country burst with budding trees and blooming wildflowers. Check out our list of America's seven best spring drive trips for a refreshing springtime outing near you.
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Hospitality industry bracing for ‘monster summer’ ahead
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementWith reports of new hotels popping up across the country, the hard times that followed the Great Recession of 2008 seem to be finally abating for the hospitality industry. New construction, restoration and revival of older properties, investment in digital offerings for millennials, and a touch of local flavor to distinguish these offers are evident in the flurry of activity everywhere.
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New Orleans ranks as most sinful city in US
Sam Brannan Recreation & LeisureThere isn’t a tourist destination quite like New Orleans, Louisiana anywhere else in the United States. A cultural melting pot on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, the city in the bend of the river is home to a diverse heritage, beautiful architecture and highly-desired ethnic food. Perhaps what “NOLA” is most well-known for is its eccentric traditions, a reputation confirmed by Trulia economists in their recent article, “Sin Cities and Saintly Sanctuaries.” The Big Easy ranked as the most sinful in the United States, exceeding traditional dens of iniquity such as Las Vegas, Nevada, Miami, Florida and Atlantic City, New Jersey.
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PepsiCo, Coca-Cola venture into nightlife business
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageCompetition between the soda giants is nothing new. PepsiCo and Coca-Cola have been always focused on being one step ahead of each other. Amidst growing health awareness and changing consumer perceptions about sodas, they have shown similar marketing strategies as well — from exploring emerging markets and diversifying their product lines to venturing into hitherto-unknown territories like selling milk and water.
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