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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.

 
Cooking a Microwave Feast, 1980s-Style
THIS ARTICLE IS ADAPTED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 EDITION OF GASTRO OBSCURA’S FAVORITE THINGS NEWSLETTER. YOU CAN SIGN UP HERE. Recently, my friend Rachel found a pile of 1980s cookbooks on a curb and gave them to me as a housewarming present. The one that caught my eye was The JCPenney Microwave Cookbook, with its colorful cover showing a rack of lamb, roast beef, and a ham, all presumably cooked in a microwave. The whole book is a...

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In Wisconsin, the Menominee Tribe's Sustainable Forestry...
This piece was originally published in Yale Environment 360 and appears here as part of our Climate Desk collaboration. Mike Lohrengel looks up in awe at trees he has known for 30 years. “This is one of the most beautiful places I know. This forest has it all: the most species, the most diversity. Many trees I know individually. Look at this one behind us. It’s got a split way up there. I’ll never forget that tree till I...

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Podcast: Fenway Victory Gardens
Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we visit Fenway Victory Gardens, one of the last remaining World War II “victory gardens” in the United States. The luscious garden quietly grows across from Boston’s historic Fenway Park and was used during the war to help supplement dwindling food supplies. Our podcast is an audio guide to the world’s wondrous, awe-inspiring, strange places. In under 15...

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Monday Crossword: Climate, Changed
This Atlas Obscura–themed crossword comes from independent crossword constructor Brendan Emmett Quigley. He has been a professional puzzlemaker since 1996, and his pieces have appeared in dozens of publications. He’s also a member of the Boston Typewriter Orchestra. You can solve the puzzle below, or download it in .pdf or .puz. Note that the links in the clues will take you to Atlas Obscura pages that contain the answer. Happy solving!

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What Tech Trends Are Impacting Revenue and...
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: What Tech Trends Are Impacting Revenue and Guest Experiences In 2023? Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Chaya Kowal – Cluster Director Of Revenue Management, Potato Head Family Diego Fernández Pérez De Ponga – Director of Revenue Management, Palladium Hotel Group Pablo The post What Tech Trends Are Impacting Revenue and Guest Experiences In 2023? appeared first on Revfine.com.

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Unique Direct Booking Perks: The Power of...
Today, as travelers seek a blend of convenience, security, and added value, hoteliers can distinguish themselves by providing incentives that resonate deeply with potential guests. Travel assistance insurance has emerged as a powerful tool that not only sets hotel’s direct channel offerings apart but also empowers guests with peace of mind and solidifies a brand’s The post Unique Direct Booking Perks: The Power of Travel Assistance Insurance appeared first on Revfine.com.

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Rethinking Off-Season: Revenue Strategies Hoteliers Need to...
Unless you’re operating a ski resort or fortunate enough to have a property located in a year-round warm-weather travel destination, the autumn and winter months can be particularly slow for hoteliers. These low-season booking conditions can lead to some hoteliers adopting an ‘a busy hotel is a successful hotel’ strategy, accepting lower-rated business and relying The post Rethinking Off-Season: Revenue Strategies Hoteliers Need to Follow appeared first on Revfine.com.

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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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