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Suborbital space tourism finally arrives | FCC prepares to run public C-band auction | The big four in the U.S. launch industry — United Launch Alliance, SpaceX, Blue Origin and Northrop Grumman — hope to be one of two providers that will receive five-year contracts later this year to launch national security payloads starting in 2022. | China’s launch rate stays high | The International Space Station is the largest ever crewed object in space.

 
The Center of the Earth Has an...
You’ve got a list of geocoded data points, but due to error or omission, one of them has nothing set as its location. It may still show up on a map. If so, look for its pin to drop on a very specific place in the international waters off the Gulf of Guinea: Null Island. Think of the Gulf of Guinea, part of the South Atlantic Ocean, as Africa’s armpit. It’s the body of water just off the coast...

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This Cookbook Explores Why ‘Rice Is Culture’
Humans have cultivated rice for nearly 10,000 years—thousands of years before what many archeologists consider the rise of civilizations. Rice has formed the backbone of empires, the basis of political alliances, and to this day remains a primary food staple for some 3.5 billion people. In 2019, when Johnson opened FieldTrip, a fast-casual restaurant in Harlem, a sign hung on the wall declaring “Rice Is Culture.” In his latest cookbook, The Simple Art of Rice: Recipes from Around the...

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13 Surprising Things You Didn’t Learn in...
It’s September, so Atlas Obscura is going back to the classroom—sort of. We took a deep dive into our archives to find some of the most surprising things people (and, uh, parrots) have learned in school, from ho-ho-ho-ing to pick-pocketing. Plus: Why does every kid in America learn to play the recorder? Japan’s Only Mascot School Teaches the Art of Cuddly Cuteness by Kirsty Bouwers To the right is a gray, frizzy cat. Behind, a chipmunk wearing a scarf...

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Podcast: Rites of Passage
Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. School is back in session. So for this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, Jonathan Carey and Michelle Cassidy from the Atlas Obscura Places Team bring you two campus stories—from Gallaudet University and Cornell University—about the unusual traditions that can make collegiate life so strange. Our podcast is an audio guide to the world’s wondrous, awe-inspiring, strange places. In under 15 minutes, we’ll take you to...

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AAA Travel Agency Overview, Services & Benefits...
The American Automobile Association travel agency, or the AAA travel agency for short, is a travel agency that offers exclusive discounts on travel products to members, along with a full range of travel agency services. Hoteliers can look to become an official hotel partner, gaining prestige and earning exposure to millions of AAA members. Here, The post AAA Travel Agency Overview, Services & Benefits for Hoteliers appeared first on Revfine.com.

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Hotel Website Examples: Important Features to Include...
A hotel website is crucial for success in today’s industry. In this article, you’ll find out why. You’ll discover the reasons for setting up a quality hotel website, what features your site should have, and how to make your hotel’s page stand out. You’ll also look at some examples of outstanding hotel websites. Quick Menu: The post Hotel Website Examples: Important Features to Include & Examples appeared first on Revfine.com.

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Interview with Founder Juanjo Rodriguez of The...
In this interview, we speak with Juanjo Rodriguez, the co-founder of the Hotels Network and an expert in facilitating direct bookings for hotels. The Hotels Network offers several solutions designed to help hotels attract more direct business and become less reliant on third-party platforms, like online travel agencies (OTAs). The post Interview with Founder Juanjo Rodriguez of The Hotels Network appeared first on Revfine.com.

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How Are Current Tech Trends Impacting the...
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel How Are Current Tech Trends Impacting the Hotel Experience In 2023? Our Marketing Expert Panel Thom de Graaf – Digital Marketing Specialist at Orange Hotel Marketing Tamie Matthews – Revenue, Sales & Marketing Consultant, RevenYou Cory Falter – Partner and Visionary The post How Are Current Tech Trends Impacting the Hotel Experience In 2023? appeared first on Revfine.com.

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Top Tactics to Drive Direct Bookings at...
The last few years have seen major shifts within the hospitality industry. Along with the uneven demand and staffing challenges caused by the pandemic, there was one significant upside – a shift in confidence that saw guests book directly through the hotel vs. relying on OTA websites to find the best deal. As the industry The post Top Tactics to Drive Direct Bookings at Your Hotel appeared first on Revfine.com.

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3 Steps to Implement Customer Data into...
Being able to adapt quickly to market demands is a skill many hotel marketers should make an effort to master. And in this digital age, it never hurts to be more data-driven in your overall business strategy. One way to do this is by utilizing customer data in your marketing. By collecting, analyzing, and using The post 3 Steps to Implement Customer Data into Your Hotel Marketing Strategy appeared first on Revfine.com.

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What Advice Would You Offer to Hotels...
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: What advice would you offer to hotels choosing their tech-stack? For example, best practices, features, potential pitfalls, and how to “future-proof”. Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Dermot Herlihy – Commercial Director, DUKES LONDON Mariska van Heemskerk – Owner, Revenue Management Works Diego The post What Advice Would You Offer to Hotels Choosing Their Tech-Stack? appeared first on Revfine.com.

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Interview with CEO & Co-founder Erik Tengen...
In this interview, we talk to Erik Tengen from Oaky. Erik co-founded Oaky in 2013, alongside Lars Jonker and Tako Paddenburg. He has since helped to grow the company into a market leader in hotel upselling solutions. Oaky helps drive incremental hotel revenue and enhance the guest experience through targeted upselling messaging. The post Interview with CEO & Co-founder Erik Tengen of Oaky appeared first on Revfine.com.

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5 Strategies to Increase TrevPAR at Your...
From ADR to RevPAR and GOPPAR, lodging operators must track many metrics to assess business performance and make strategic decisions. One of the most powerful but overlooked measures of success for hotels today is TRevPAR, or total revenue per available room. Here we discuss what TRevPAR is and how to increase it at your property. The post 5 Strategies to Increase TrevPAR at Your Hotel appeared first on Revfine.com.

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5 Common Challenges for Cluster Revenue Managers...
The idea of clustering revenue management positions has become more customary recently. When it’s done well, it lets you reduce costs, boost efficiency, and increase revenue. But clustering isn’t always easy. Time constraints and the ability to access reliable, real-time data can make it difficult. 5 Common Challenges for Cluster Revenue Managers If you create The post 5 Common Challenges for Cluster Revenue Managers and How to Master Them appeared first on Revfine.com.

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5 Ways to Invest Surplus Marketing Funds...
As the fiscal year ends, it’s not uncommon for hotel teams to discover unallocated funds in their marketing budget. Since the golden rule of budgeting is “use it or lose it,” here are five quick, effective ways to make an impact with surplus dollars before the end of the year. Sometimes it’s a strategic safety The post 5 Ways to Invest Surplus Marketing Funds Before Year End appeared first on Revfine.com.

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