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In India, Music Helps Spread the Message...

June 17, 2024

At the behest of the Indian government, the United Nations declared 2023 to be the “International Year of Millets.” It was just one of many initiatives India has undertaken in the last decade to promote millets, sometimes known as the country’s “forgotten” or “orphan” crops. In fact, the passion for millet revival was referred to as “millet madness” as early as 2013. Millets are grasses with small, hard, round seeds, and nine different species have been cultivated in India...

Behind the Scenes at the James Beard...

June 17, 2024

THIS ARTICLE IS ADAPTED FROM THE JUNE 15, 2024, EDITION OF GASTRO OBSCURA’S FAVORITE THINGS NEWSLETTER. YOU CAN SIGN UP HERE. The giant Hot Cheeto was mesmerizing. It looked like some sort of fantastical, fractal coral constellation looming over the platters of Wagyu sliders. Then one of the staff snapped off a tubular limb, stuck it in an aluminum bag, and gave it a vigorous shake. It turned out the bag was full of dehydrated cheese powder. And it...

Why Are So Many Horror Movies Set...

June 17, 2024

In the attic of a rural cabin, two teenagers are making out. As things get hot and heavy, the camera tracks them with a voyeuristic gaze. Suddenly the young couple spring apart, caught in the act by an unseen interloper. Then the knife comes out, delivering the classic slasher movie punishment for sex. A minute later, both kids are dead. Even if you haven’t seen it, this scene likely sounds familiar—as will the overall gist of Friday the 13th,...

How to Build a Campfire

June 17, 2024

Were you in awe of the summer camp counselor who got a roaring blaze going every night for s’mores and stories with what seemed like zero effort? Surprise: Building a campfire really is easy. We’ve broken it down into four steps—and are sharing some hard lessons others have learned about what not to do. Step 1: Choose wood wisely One night, naturalist Roger Hammer, perhaps best known for coaching contestants on the survivalist show “Naked and Afraid,” got a...

Maximize Your Venue Sales: 5 Proven Strategies...

June 17, 2024

In the highly competitive hospitality sector, venues must continually innovate to attract and retain clients. By adopting a strategic approach that caters to diverse client needs and streamlines operations, venues can enhance their market position and drive sales. This article delves into five effective strategies that incorporate industry insights, aiming to maximize your venue’s potential. The post Maximize Your Venue Sales: 5 Proven Strategies for Success appeared first on Revfine.com.

6 Ways Revenue Management Systems Help Hoteliers...

June 16, 2024

Most independent hoteliers are used to juggling more with less dedicated resources, but effective revenue management—and the tools that enable it—should not be written off as exclusively a “big brand” or “large hotel” concern. What Is a Revenue Management System? Among the technologies typically used by hoteliers, revenue management systems (RMS) are uniquely positioned to The post 6 Ways Revenue Management Systems Help Hoteliers Do More with Less appeared first on Revfine.com.

How Integrated Payments Elevate Hotel Revenue and...

June 15, 2024

For hoteliers, making payments effortless and secure is essential to maintaining a positive guest experience and operational efficiency. Integrated payment solutions connect your payment gateway to your other hospitality software, providing a frictionless transaction experience that helps hotels boost revenue and streamline operations. Integrated Vs. Non-Integrated Payment Solutions The differences between using an integrated payment The post How Integrated Payments Elevate Hotel Revenue and Efficiency appeared first on Revfine.com.

The American Theaters That Have Taken Their...

June 14, 2024

Even in decay, RKO Proctor’s Theatre was magnificent. The skeletal framework of the proscenium arch loomed over the stage, the two steep balcony levels seemed impossibly high, and scraps of gorgeously painted plaster still clung to the ceiling and walls. For as tall and impressive as this theater was, there was yet another, smaller 1,400-seat theater perched on top of it, empty and silent for half a century. When I had asked author, photographer, and theater historian Matt Lambros...

These Hardworking Mussels Monitor Poland's Drinking Water

June 14, 2024

Each week, Atlas Obscura is providing a new short excerpt from our upcoming book, Wild Life: An Explorer’s Guide to the World’s Living Wonders (September 17, 2024). Gruba Kaśka is one of Warsaw’s largest water filtration plants. Every day, it pumps tens of millions of gallons out of the Vistula River and through taps across Poland’s capital. Each drop is guaranteed by the plant’s unusual quality-control team: freshwater mussels hooked up to a computer. The concept is simple. All...

5 Weird Tales from the World of...

June 14, 2024

Flags are one of those things most people don’t think much about—except, of course, for vexillologists, who study flag design—but maybe they should. Flags tell fascinating stories. From the Atlas Obscura archives: the weird tales behind some of the world’s most unusual and ugly, protected, and reviled national symbols. Plus a few tips for designing your own. Around the World in Things You Can’t Do to Flags by Dan Nosowitz You might be able to tell where in the...

3 Key Metrics for Evaluating Your Personalization...

June 14, 2024

Personalized digital marketing is a proven approach for increasing direct bookings and growing revenue, but personalization isn’t a “set it and forget it” strategy. Here’s how to evaluate your marketing personalization program, and how to pivot when the metrics don’t meet your expectations. Personalization is Important for Elevating Guest Experiences. Travel is personal. It doesn’t The post 3 Key Metrics for Evaluating Your Personalization Strategy appeared first on Revfine.com.

Why We Tell Bees About Death

June 13, 2024

In 1858, New England quaker John Greenleaf Whittier published a poem in The Atlantic about grief. In sparse verses, he tells of a home where the lady of the house has passed away. A “chore-girl” in mourning goes to the family apiary and drapes “each hive with a shred of black.” She’s come to tell the hives’ inhabitants the terrible news: “Stay at home, pretty bees, fly not hence! / Mistress Mary is dead and gone!” Strange though it...

Upopoy (National Ainu Museum and Park) in...

June 13, 2024

Set on expansive grounds with a calm lake, the Upopoy museum complex gives insight into the historical and current lives of the Ainu people, one of Japan’s least populous minority groups. The Ainu hail from the northern islands of Japan, including Hokkaido, Sakhalin, and the Kuril Islands. The culture is quite unlike that of other regions in the country, partly due to the extreme weather experienced so far north. The indoor museum explains the unique ceremonies, clothing, food, and...

Mahalab Bakery in Cambridge, Massachusetts

June 13, 2024

Avoid the hungry hordes lining up for bagels and head next door to this Mediterranean bakery on Massachusetts Avenue. Mahalab Bakery serves a strictly savory array of golden-crusted baked goods. First among them are fatayers, Levantine stuffed pies that come filled with spinach, feta, and wild oregano, or roasted peppers and crumbly goat cheese, or, if your palate is craving a New England twist, acorn squash, ricotta, and sage. Meat-eaters may gravitate to the beef and tomato sfiha, a...

Inshallah in Naha, Japan

June 13, 2024

Kokusai-dōri is the main shopping strip of Naha, Okinawa, a perpetually packed mile of souvenir shops and traditional restaurants. In the midst of this busy, highly touristic area, one quirky café continues to be an oasis from the crowds for locals. Founded in 1974, Inshallah is a world apart from the modern-tropical Okinawa outside. As you descend the steps into the underground, you will be transported to an Arabian coffeehouse, complete with Moorish arches and tangerine lamplights, Turkish rugs,...

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