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The Lions of Namiyoke Inari Shrine in...

October 1, 2024

Namiyoke Inari Shrine stands on the water’s edge close to the Tsukiji Fish Market, in the Chūō district of Tokyo. The shrine and market sit upon land reclaimed from the sea after much of the city was destroyed during the Great Fire of Meireki in 1657. Locals attempted to rebuild after the fire, but the river’s destructive waves hindered their efforts. The struggle had continued for two years when, according to legend, a glowing sacred object was seen floating...

House of the Wooden Partition in Ercolano,...

October 1, 2024

Herculaneum is an amazing, well-preserved archaeological site near the famous Pompeii, another victim of the Mount Vesuvius eruption of 79. One of its most impressive remains can be found in an ancient house nicknamed Casa del Tramezzo di Legno, or House of the Wooden Partitions. The eponymous partitions are wooden sliding doors carbonized by the eruption, which once divided the atrium and the tablinum. Its preservation goes well beyond the form and—though visitors are not encouraged to try—they can...

Clara Barton Birthplace Museum in Oxford, Massachusetts

October 1, 2024

South of U.S. Route 20, at the intersection of four roads in North Oxford, Massachusetts, is the Barton Center for Diabetes Education. Directly next to it is an old historical home. It may look like the many others throughout the area, but the name of the center hints that this is no ordinary house. The humble abode served as the birthplace of the founder of the American Red Cross, Clara Barton, one of the most influential women of the...

Gilliot & Roelants Tile Museum in Hemiksem,...

October 1, 2024

The story of Gilliot & Cie starts in 1897, when Georges Gilliot and John Aulit formed the S.A. L’Email, an enameling factory for various products. One year later, they launched their first ceramic tiles. However, it was Georges’ second company that would eventually become one of the major players in the world of tile manufacturing. In 1904, he and his brother Leon, along with their brothers-in-law Théodore de Bellaing and Pierre Cardon de Lichtbuer, joined forces to create the S.A....

Moot Hall in Aldeburgh, England

October 1, 2024

Constructed in the early 16th century, Moot Hall features exposed timber beams, wattle and daub construction, and intricate brick nog infilling. The exact date of its construction remains uncertain, with estimates ranging from 1520 to 1550. The hall’s development coincided with a period of prosperity for Aldeburgh that lasted approximately 150 years, marking it as a significant part of the town’s civic and social life. The building’s exterior is noteworthy for its asymmetrical frontage facing Market Cross Place. The...

The Video Game 'Black Myth: Wukong' Has...

October 1, 2024

This story was originally published on The Conversation. It appears here under a Creative Commons license. The recent launch of the video game “Black Myth: Wukong” has broken numerous records around the world for the number of users. The game is set in the world of the famous Chinese novel Journey to the West, where players battle gods and demons of traditional popular Chinese religion. In the first few weeks following its release in August, “Black Myth: Wukong” had...

American Food Traditions That Started as Marketing...

September 30, 2024

This article is adapted from the September 28, 2024, edition of Gastro Obscura’s Favorite Things newsletter. You can sign up here. Growing up in suburban New England, fluffernutters—two slices of white bread slathered with peanut-butter and marshmallow goop—were a lunchbox staple for many of my classmates. For the elementary school set, it’s a pretty optimal snack, one that fully dispenses with the vague pretense of fruit in a PB&J in favor of a maximum sugar rush. The combination has...

Who Is Baba Yaga?

September 30, 2024

Excerpted and adapted with permission from Becoming Baba Yaga: Trickster, Feminist, and Witch of the Woods, by Kris Spisak, published September 2024 by Hampton Roads Publishing. All rights reserved. When my grandmother was a little girl and took a shortcut through the woods, she kept her head down. The pine needle path before her feet held her full attention. Birdsong tittered and warbled in the branches overhead. The shadows of horse chestnut and silver birch leaves fell in patches,...

Meet the Chef Blending Global Cuisines with...

September 27, 2024

Chef Brother Luck has been traveling the world since he was a child – not via plane, train, or car, but through recipes.

7 Stories That Show Just How Metal...

September 27, 2024

The Nordics, also known as Norden, include Greenland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, the Faroe Islands, and Finland. These lands are home to some of the most badass historical characters, festivals, and culinary curiosities. Bone chewing, werewolf hunting, and feasts of rotten meats are all fair game among Nordic communities of the past—and sometimes the present. Take a trip to Viking hell, sail fearlessly into the unknown, or dig into some exceptional eats with these seven metal stories from across...

10 Fascinating Festivals in Galveston, Texas

September 26, 2024

On Galveston Island, the festival scene is more than a single-season affair. Summer is a popular time to visit the Texas island, pulling crowds to beautiful beaches and sand dunes around its 32-mile coast. But ask the locals, and they’ll tell you that a vibrant public life can be found year-round here, thanks to sunny, mild temps keeping the social calendar busy in any season. Galveston’s storied history, as both a busy immigrant port and the birthplace of Juneteenth,...

How Can Hotels Integrate F&B Outlets into...

September 26, 2024

Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel How can hotels incorporate their F&B outlets into their greater hotel marketing strategy? And how can they leverage the additional touchpoints in the customer experience? (proposed by Stephanie Smith) Our Marketing Expert Panel Thom de Graaf – Online Marketing Specialist, The The post How Can Hotels Integrate F&B Outlets into Marketing to Enhance The Guest Experience? appeared first on Revfine.com.

Breaking the Silos: Marrying Commercial and Finance...

September 23, 2024

In today’s complex and competitive hospitality environment, complacency is not an option. Data-driven decision-making is essential for the success of your business. In most organizations commercial analytics are the domain of sales, marketing and particularly revenue management. Financial data is leveraged by Accounting and Finance teams focusing on costs, profitability and overall financial health. In The post Breaking the Silos: Marrying Commercial and Finance Analytics for the Greater Good of Everyone appeared first on Revfine.com.

The Myopic Pursuit of Channel ROAS: How...

September 22, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of digital marketing, the hotel industry finds itself at a crossroads. While embracing the digital revolution, many hoteliers have fallen into a trap that threatens to undermine their marketing efforts; an obsessive focus on individual channel return on ad spend (ROAS). This fixation, while seemingly logical, is creating a significant disconnect The post The Myopic Pursuit of Channel ROAS: How to Avoid this Hotel Industry Pitfall appeared first on Revfine.com.

The Digital Concierge: How Technology Helps Hotels...

September 21, 2024

For modern hotels, balancing digital tools and human interaction is key to delivering exceptional guest experiences. In this article, you’ll explore how automation frees staff to make meaningful connections, while powering personalized offers that drive guest satisfaction and ancillary revenue. You’ll learn how to use technology to boost efficiency, build stronger relationships, and turn every The post The Digital Concierge: How Technology Helps Hotels Add a Human Touch appeared first on Revfine.com.

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