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Hoover Building in London, London

July 27, 2022

One of the most prominent buildings in Outer London is the Hoover Building. This Art Deco architectural masterpiece stands between the A40 and the Central Line in Perivale, where it is seen by thousands of commuters every day. Because it is relatively far from the main tourist attractions and businesses in Central London, most tourists and many London residents don’t seek it out. The building was constructed in the early 1930s when the Hoover Company (the vacuum cleaner manufacturer)...

One Indian Village, More Than 100 Varieties...

July 27, 2022

Some are as large as coconuts while others are as tiny as gooseberries. Some have the pleasant sweetness of cane sugar while others have the sharp tartness of tamarind. Some are bright red, others sport a dull pistachio hue. This is just a glimpse of the biodiversity of mango species found in the tiny village of Kannapuram, located in India’s Kannur district in the southern state of Kerala. The plethora of native mango varieties here is truly mind boggling....

Frank Miranda's Oddities & Antiques in Clearwater,...

July 27, 2022

When Frank Miranda moved to Florida at the age of 18, he had no clue that ocean driftwood would set the path for his future. As a young boy, Frank played amongst the sawdust-covered floors of his father’s woodworking shop. He observed his father transform raw wood into useful and beautiful items. Young Frank, inspired by his father’s magic, began to construct animals out of the piles of scrap wood. When visitors to the shop began to offer him...

Podcast: The Smallest Mollusk Museum

July 27, 2022

Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we visit New York, to see one member of a fleet of tiny museums that might just have a big impact on the world. Our podcast is an audio guide to the world’s wondrous, awe-inspiring, strange places. In under 15 minutes, we’ll take you to an incredible site, and along the way you’ll meet some fascinating people and...

The Last Public Payphone Kiosk on the...

July 26, 2022

Before the mobile phone went from briefcase-sized accessory to attention-draining succubus, there was just one way to contact a friend, colleague, or family member while on the go: the payphone. And nowhere else in the United States were payphones packed as densely as in New York City. By 1960, a million of them had been planted like thickets of human connectivity from Wall Street to Staten Island. But improvements in digital technology and the launch of the 3G network...

The Return of Swiss Cheese Baths

July 26, 2022

The rustic-looking copper tub is filled to the brim with a greenish-yellow liquid, thankfully hidden beneath a milky froth. It’s not brackish water; my outdoor tub is full of whey. I dip my foot gingerly only to yank it out again. It’s scalding. This whey bath is a steamy byproduct of making cheese. It doesn’t take much to make cheese—just a few hundred litres of milk and a sprinkle of precision. When milk, rennet, and cultures are heated to...

Podcast: Maillardet’s Automaton

July 26, 2022

Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we visit a mechanical boy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was a mystery—until it began to write. Our podcast is an audio guide to the world’s wondrous, awe-inspiring, strange places. In under 15 minutes, we’ll take you to an incredible site, and along the way you’ll meet some fascinating people and hear their stories. Join us daily, Monday through...

How to Use Baking Soda Like a...

July 25, 2022

This article is adapted from the July 23, 2022, edition of Gastro Obscura’s Favorite Things newsletter. You can sign up here. Whipping up a recipe can feel awfully similar to conducting a science experiment. Either one could involve adjusting burners or measuring out various powders and liquids, all while carefully watching to make sure your project doesn’t explode, burn, or turn a funny color. Cookbook author and food writer Nik Sharma happens to be both a cook and a...

Podcast: Buck Atom on Route 66

July 25, 2022

Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we visit Space Cowboy Buck Atom, who stands watch over an old gas station in Tulsa, Oklahoma—a link to the glory days of Route 66’s Muffler Men. Our podcast is an audio guide to the world’s wondrous, awe-inspiring, strange places. In under 15 minutes, we’ll take you to an incredible site, and along the way you’ll meet some...

Role of a Revenue Manager is Shifting...

July 18, 2022

Like much of our world today, the hospitality industry is constantly changing and evolving beyond what revenue managers and leaders of the past could have imagined. During unprecedented change, automation and new technology have become essential to successfully navigating the post-COVID hospitality landscape. Revenue Managers Becoming Strategists But with any change, comes reservation and distrust. The post Role of a Revenue Manager is Shifting Thanks to Automation appeared first on Revfine.com.

Discover Why These Hotels Enjoy a 15%-40%...

July 17, 2022

When you review your hotel’s mid-year numbers, what do you see? Are your occupancy rates up? Is revenue up? Is your hotel enjoying a revenue boost from 2019? A sample of over 400 revenue-managed hotels found they’re on track to close 2022 with a 15%-40% revenue boost from 2019. A Decrease in RevPar for European The post Discover Why These Hotels Enjoy a 15%-40% Higher Revenue Than 2019! appeared first on Revfine.com.

7 Hotel Marketing Techniques to Boost Direct...

July 15, 2022

Digital marketing is essential if you want to drive bookings and especially if you’re after more direct business for your hotel. But with the countless available tools and strategies, it can be hard to decide which ones to implement. The following article highlights seven hotel marketing techniques to concentrate on to make your direct booking The post 7 Hotel Marketing Techniques to Boost Direct Bookings in 2022 appeared first on Revfine.com.

Hotel Owners: Understanding the Role of a...

July 12, 2022

Hotel owners have an important role to play, as they are ultimately responsible for the business and for ensuring the right employees are working in the right areas. In this article, you will be able to learn all about the role of a hotel owner, find out about hotel management companies, and explore different hotel The post Hotel Owners: Understanding the Role of a Hotel Owner appeared first on Revfine.com.

Night Auditor: Learn About the Job Role...

July 8, 2022

A night auditor’s role is to help guests during the night hours and to balance the day’s accounts. Guests arriving at night may be checked in by the night auditor, who will also take reservations and see any requests that might arise. The night auditor’s duties involve processing the hotel’s invoices, reconciling accounts, and processing The post Night Auditor: Learn About the Job Role & Responsibilities appeared first on Revfine.com.

5-Star Hotel: Overview and Features of Five-Star...

July 8, 2022

5-star hotels are establishments tailored to a very discerning guest. To obtain a five-star designation, a hotel needs to offer not just lavish accommodation but a large number of different amenities — gyms, spas, gourmet restaurants, and more. Five-star hotels also provide a very high standard of service, personalised to each guest’s specific needs. In The post 5-Star Hotel: Overview and Features of Five-Star Hotels appeared first on Revfine.com.

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