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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.

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7 Hotel Marketing Trends You Need to...

December 1, 2021

Planning for 2022 is well underway, and your marketing strategy should be a big part of this planning. Getting your hotel in front of the right audience can help you to achieve your 2022 goals. With the emergence of new technologies and platforms, it’s crucial to keep up with these changes and be where your The post 7 Hotel Marketing Trends You Need to Know for 2022 appeared first on Revfine.com.

Excavating the Hawaiian History of Kaua‘i’s ‘Russian’...

November 30, 2021

Two centuries ago, King Kaumuali‘i was faced with an impossible decision: relinquish his island kingdom or doom his people to slaughter. With savvy diplomacy and a lot of careful maneuvering, Kaumuali‘i was able to avoid either fate. Adored by his people and respected by foreigners, Kaumuali‘i was, by all accounts, a king to rival all kings. But history has largely forgotten the man who would become the last ruler of Kaua‘i. Many children on Kaua‘i today only recognize his...

How a Rebellion Planted Seeds of Revival...

November 30, 2021

“These hills were on fire,” says Adelaida Cucué Rivera, remembering a dark time, years earlier, for the quiet mountain community where she lives. “If you looked out at these hills, you would not see trees. The forest was demolished,” she adds, gesturing toward what is once again a dense woodland of pine. Fiftysomething Rivera has warm eyes and a presence as calm as it is commanding. From her porch, she looks out onto the lush highlands of Cherán, an...

The Hidden, Magnificent History of Chop Suey

November 30, 2021

Sometime in the late 18th century, a wealthy salt merchant named Tong Yuejin decided to throw a banquet. The event took place in Tong’s luxurious quarters in Yangzhou, a metropolis 170 miles north of Shanghai. The meal was opulent, even by the standards of the city, whose inhabitants were notorious, as contemporaries quipped, for “throwing money around like dirt and dung.” Tong’s dinner was a study in conspicuous consumption, with more than 400 dishes. For the occasion, he ordered...

'Monument Tortura Nunca Mais' ('Torture Never Again')...

November 30, 2021

In the center of the city of Recife on the banks of the Capibaribe river stands a haunting sculpture that depicts a man undergoing excruciating torture. This sculpture was created by the artist and architect Demetrio Albuquerque and serves as a memorial to the victims of torture and oppression of the three-decade-long Brazilian military dictatorship. It is estimated that over 20,000 people were tortured by the military and secret police agencies (the ABIN and the SNI) during the decades of...

Gemini Bridges in Moab, Utah

November 30, 2021

The area around Moab, Utah, is famous for its natural arches, and many are preserved in Arches National Park. Quite properly, of course, those arches are shielded from human activity, and some of them would certainly be at risk of damage if the crowds were allowed to swarm over them. Still, it would be fun to actually walk across a natural stone arch, and Gemini Bridges let you do just that. This pair of robust arches are perfectly safe, and...

Gleedsville Cemetery in Leesburg, Virginia

November 30, 2021

Gleedsville Cemetery is eastern Loudoun County’s largest African-American cemetery, but it is all but unknown to anyone who isn’t already aware of its location. The cemetery served the community of Gleedsville, Virginia, which was founded in the late 1800s by formerly enslaved people from Oatlands Plantation and existed until the mid-20th century; it was named for community leader John “Jack” Gleed. In 1893, the community established the Gleedsville Cemetery, not far from the Mt. Olive Methodist Church, which still stands on...

Temple of Artemis Agrotera in Athens, Greece

November 30, 2021

In Greek mythology, Artemis was the goddess of the hunt, the wilderness, and wild animals, and was among the most respected goddesses in ancient Greece. In the 5th century BCE, Callikrates designed and built a temple to honor Artemis. The small Ionic Temple of Artemis Agrotera was constructed on the south bank of the Ilissos river, considered sacred in ancient times. The temple was constructed with Pentelic marble, with a colonnaded portico in the front and rear facades. The...

Kenneth Dike Library in Ibadan, Nigeria

November 30, 2021

In 1948, this magnificent library was constructed as part of the University of Ibadan. Named after professor Kenneth Dike, the first indigenous Principal, and former Vice-Chancellor, the design is heralded as an amazing example of “tropical modernism.” The library was created by Maxwell Fry and Jane Drew, two artists that pioneered the Modern Movement in England. The library is covered in patterned sunscreens, a popular architectural feature at the time. These panels keep the building cool during hot days as the...

Seaba Station Motorcycle Museum in Chandler, Oklahoma

November 30, 2021

Originally built in 1921, five years before historic Route 66 was certified, this small roadside building in Chandler, Oklahoma, started out as a station selling Nevrnox gasoline. It morphed into a machine and engine rebuilding shop. The building was sold in 2007 and after several years of renovations, it reopened in 2010 as a motorcycle museum. The museum is jam-packed with all kinds of bikes, mostly motorbikes but also pedal bikes. Road bikes, racing bikes, off-road bikes, motocross bikes....

Podcast: Micropia

November 30, 2021

Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we visit Micropia in Amsterdam, the world’s only museum dedicated to microscopic organisms and learn more about our invisible life companions. 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....

Tools of the Trade: Why Revenue Managers...

November 30, 2021

A comprehensive approach to revenue management traditionally includes a number of different solutions from PMS, CRS, RMS, rate shopper, and business intelligence tools. But at a time when occupancy levels remain aberrantly low, what other tools, if any, should a revenue manager be aware of that can help increase revenue? The Future of Revenue Management: The post Tools of the Trade: Why Revenue Managers Need to Be Active Software Reviewers appeared first on Revfine.com.

French Shore Interpretation Centre in Conche, Newfoundland...

November 29, 2021

In the tiny village of Conche, on the remote eastern shores of Newfoundland’s Great Northern Peninsula, a former nursing station houses this small museum about the history of this corner of the island. Harpoons, nets, lanterns, and other objects accompany photographs and descriptions of the inshore fishery, tales of self-reliance in harsh conditions, and the process of salting cod for export around the world. Especially poignant are the glimpses of daily life. One display, “Passing the Time,” includes black-and-white...

Our Favorite Gadgets, Cookbooks, and Snacks for...

November 29, 2021

I’ve already finished my holiday shopping this year. Please hold your applause till the end of this gift guide. Truthfully, I’m usually not this efficient. But with online shopping skills honed by 18 months of semi-confinement, I quickly checked everyone off my list before shops had even swapped out their Halloween merchandise for Christmas stuff. It helped that I mostly side-stepped those pesky supply chain issues by buying friends and family used books, second-hand gadgets, and local products. So,...

Turning Point Suffragist Memorial in Lorton, Virginia

November 29, 2021

The Turning Point Suffragist Memorial tells the stories of the brave women who fought tirelessly to win the right to vote, beginning with the women’s rights movement in the mid-19th century and culminating in the passage and certification of the 19th Amendment on August 26, 1920. At the entrance of the Plaza, a statue of Alice Paul greets visitors. Paul was the founder and leader of the National Women’s Party and leader of the suffragists imprisoned in the nearby Occoquan...

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