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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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5 under-the-radar road trips
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureIt's a given that a road trip is the most fun, exciting and cost-efficient way to see the grand ol' USA. But if you're an active road tripper, you've probably already cruised the more iconic routes around the country. You've gotten your kicks on Route 66, patrolled the Pacific Coast Highway and meandered along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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When is good service too good?
Anne Rose Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementIf you're in the service industry, whether travel or retail, you might pride yourself in offering excellent customer service as a selling advantage over your competitors. But is there a moment when good service becomes too good — unprofitable and unproductive?
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Beyonce’s stay at an Airbnb apartment ups the ante for hotels
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementIf there was any doubt about the future of the sharing economy, Beyonce's stay at an Airbnb apartment over the Super Bowl weekend officially proclaimed it as a winner. Social media is all abuzz with the star's "down-to-earth" choice of accommodation (though the luxury apartment came at a whopping $10,000-per-night price tag).
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Zika virus now threatens Summer Olympics
Bob Kowalski Sports & FitnessThe world-class athletes that will descend on Rio de Janeiro for the Summer Olympics in August understandably make a point of keeping themselves healthy. After all, more than Olympic glory is riding on their fitness.
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With sanctions lifted, Iran’s airports eye period of growth
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveWith sanctions lifted on Iran, its long forgotten aviation infrastructure is set to be revitalized. At the recent CAPA Iran Aviation Summit, Abbas Akhoundi, Iran's transport minister, invited foreign investors to come and rebuild the country's airports. So what does the future hold?
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5 hot travel trends for 2016
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementIf you are planning your travel calendar for 2016, here are some interesting points to note. Travel is going to be easier with more apps to ease the way. Of course, that will not come as a surprise for most of us. We can also expect a lot more convergence in the industry as a whole with travel agents and hotels gearing up for partnerships. With Uber and Airbnb leading the way, this too is a definite reality for the near future.
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Can a study-abroad program be both vigorous and fun?
Linchi Kwok EducationI am leading a study-abroad program in Italy this summer. In this program, students at Cal Poly Pomona will make a one-month field trip to Florence, Rome and nearby cities, where they will complete an equivalent of 12 quarter hours of course work in the Apicius International School of Hospitality while traveling.
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Travel industry begins to feel effects of Zika virus
Suzanne Mason Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementInternational tourism in 2015 grew by 50 million travelers, putting the total number at 1.18 billion visitors who had traveled outside of their country. Those numbers may be threatened in 2016 by the Zika virus. As warnings increase for the mosquito-borne virus, the travel industry is beginning to feel the impact.
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