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Women Mourn The Man: Anthony Bourdain
The Women Who Graced Anthony Bourdain’s Presence To Those Closest To Him Remember The Revered Celebrity World Traveler Who Brought Venturing Down Unfamiliar Paths And Eating Foreign Foods Into The World’s Livingrooms by Heather Cassell It was the first story on my roommate’s and my phones’ newsfeed Friday morning. My first thought was, this is […]
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America Land Of The Great American Summer Vacation
Americans value spending time with their friends and families (48 percent) while getting a change of scenery and learning about different cultures (45 percent) while traveling. Relaxing (39 percent) was the third reason for traveling, the survey found.
A world away from Europeans who put relaxation (54 percent) on the top of their list of reasons to get away.
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How To Plan A Fun And Affordable Dream Vacation
Girls That Roam has some tips on how to afford to seize your summer days and create memories that will last a lifetime without breaking the bank.
Get sand between your toes sipping cocktails. Backpack through Europe. Party late into the night. Volunteer at an organization somewhere in the world. Where ever your vacation dream is, go for it. You earned it. Don’t waste those vacation days you worked so hard for.
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Summer Vacation Not On The Itinerary For Many Americans This Year
Nearly half of Americans, 49 percent, don’t have any summer vacation plans, the financial advice website found in a survey conducted earlier this month.
Only 36 percent of respondents who get paid vacation days plan to use all of them this year. About 13 percent of workers with paid time off don’t intend to use any vacation days, according to the survey.
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Two Women Appointed to IGLTA Board
“It is an honor to be working with such a group of great professionals at the ILGTA Board of Directors,” Maria told FTN News. “I am looking forward to the sharing of ideas and programs with my colleagues throughout the tourism industry to help promote LGBTQ travel worldwide.
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Southwest Flight Tragedy Leaves An Angel And A Heroine
The Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 was coming apart on one side due to an engine exploding, shattering a window and spraying shrapnel into the plane Tuesday, but Pilot Tammie Jo Shults was calm and steady.
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You Can Do It Gurl! The World Is Your Oyster
A recent study found that only 22 percent of podcasts are hosted by women, and the numbers are even smaller when it comes to women of color, according to the magazine.
Spotify is on a mission to create a gender balance in the podcasting world with its Sound Up Bootcamp hosted at the company’s New York headquarters June 25–29.
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Cathay Pacific Flight Attendants Win Big Change In Uniform
“It is imperative that our customer-facing colleagues not only feel pride in wearing the Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon colors but that they also feel comfortable and empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities,” the airline’s executives said in a statement March 30.
“Now is the time to make this happen by working together to review the uniforms that accurately reflect the values we represent,” an unidentified representative of the airline founded in 1946 told the Business Insider.
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A Perfect Gift For Mother’s Day: The Gift Of Adventure
“I know the value of traveling with daughters from my own experience,” said AdventureWomen co-owner, mother and industry pioneer Judi in the company’s March 13 news release. “Many of the most valuable memories I have shared with my daughters have been through travel: supporting one another during challenging adventure activities, discovering a destination side-by-side or learning a new skill together can build lasting memories and serve as the building blocks for a strong, supportive relationship.”
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Lost Money, Travel Missing Out On Lesbian Travelers
“Nothing against men, but it’s a matter of inclusion. Inclusion is always a bit better business strategy,” said Dawn. “To overlook one market that also has the ability to generate dollars through loyalty … is a missed opportunity.”
“As a lesbian, when you look at advertising and campaigns that are geared towards the LGBTQ market … it is frustrating when you don’t see yourself,” she added personally.
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Marriott International Commits To End Human Trafficking
Marriott signed ECPAT-USA’s Tourism Child-Protection Code of Conduct, a peer-driven initiative to prevent the sexual exploitation of children by building awareness and providing tools and support to the travel and hospitality industry.
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South Lake Tahoe’s Luxury Resort Places A Woman At The Helm
“She also understands Tahoe’s unique market and that’s essential for developing a strategy for success. It was an easy decision and we have complete confidence in her ability to lead this team.”
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