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Old Sogenji Temple Gate in Naha, Japan

June 13, 2024

Founded circa 1527, Sogen-ji Temple was once a grand Buddhist temple with a mausoleum dedicated to the spirits of the kings of the Ryukyu Kingdom. In 1945, however, the temple was lost during the months-long Battle of Okinawa. All that remained was its First Gate, a triple archway predating the foundation of Sogen-ji. After the war, both the U.S. Civil Administration and local benefactors funded the restoration of the damaged gate, converting the temple site into a public park. Today,...

Guomao Community in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

June 13, 2024

In 1949, when the Kuomintang (KMT) under Chiang Kai-shek fled the communist advance to Taiwan, millions of ROC military personnel and their families found themselves on a strange island without homes. In response to their immediate needs, makeshift communities were constructed called military dependents’ villages. One such military dependents’ village was built in Zuoying District, Kaohsiung, in the 1960s to house navy personnel and families. Within two decades, however, the community was torn down and the people were relocated...

Hasekura Tsunenaga Statue in Civitavecchia, Italy

June 13, 2024

Civitavecchia is an Italian harbor founded around the year 100. In its long history, it has hosted many important and well-known people, including many not of Italian origin. Walk along Corso Guglielmo Marconi and you may find yourself in front of a small corner with the bronze statue of a samurai. He is Hasekura Tsunenaga, a 17th-century Kirishitan Japanese samurai and retainer of Date Masamune, the daimyō of Sendai. In 1613, Hasekura set sail from the Japanese port of...

How Can Hotels use Micro-segmentation to its...

June 13, 2024

Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: How can hotels use micro-segmentation to its full potential? At what point does it become too “micro” to be valuable and what tips can you share for achieving success? (Question by Pablo Torres) Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Pablo Torres – The post How Can Hotels use Micro-segmentation to its Full Potential? appeared first on Revfine.com.

Café Goodluck in Pune, India

June 12, 2024

Irani cafes have long been an integral part of the urban culinary landscape in India, particularly in Pune and Mumbai among other places. Several of these establishments have been in existence for most part of the 20th century and are often run by the third or fourth generation members of the diaspora these days. They are known for their delectable Parsi cuisine and their vintage Old World charm. Café Goodluck, which was started in 1935, has remained one of...

Cozy Dog Drive In in Springfield, Illinois

June 12, 2024

As with many iconic American foods, there’s a certain amount of debate as to who invented the corn dog. Pronto Pup, in Oregon claims to have invented the corn dog, although most sources point to Carl and Neil Fletcher, who first battered their wieners at the 1942 Texas State Fair. Then there’s Cozy Dog Drive In, a roadside spot on Route 66 that opened in 1949. Supposedly, the restaurant’s founder Ed Waldmire Jr. tried a “corn-dog,” or hot dog baked...

Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana in Akyem...

June 12, 2024

Founded by the British Colonial government in 1938 to combat diseases and pest affecting the cocoa production of the Gold Coast, this institute has blossomed into a high powered research facility for all things cocoa. After Ghana gained independence in 1957, the institute was renamed the Cocoa Research institute of Ghana (CRIG). Ghana produces some of the best cacao beans in the world and the institute is designed to support the farmers who grow this valuable crop. With various departments...

Ride the Rails to Discover Hidden History...

June 12, 2024

Board one of Colorado’s historic steam locomotives, and your expedition will begin with the blast of a train whistle. Now take your seat, and melt into the cushions as the train carries you deep into the wilderness and the vivid scenery unspools past you. Much of Colorado remains wild and untamed. The state is covered in lush forests and high alpine tundra, steep mountains and rugged canyonlands—all places roads don’t go. In fact, some of the state’s most thrilling...

How to Write a Hotel Welcome Letter...

June 12, 2024

A hotel welcome letter is a message that guests receive upon arrival at the property. The letter may be placed in the room before the guest’s arrival, sent to their room after arrival, or delivered via email or SMS. Creating a high-quality hotel welcome letter is important, because it sets the tone for the stay The post How to Write a Hotel Welcome Letter for Guests + 8 Free Templates appeared first on Revfine.com.

Hospitality Consulting: What is It and How...

June 11, 2024

Advisors offer Hospitality consulting services to help hospitality businesses improve operations, boost customer satisfaction, and achieve better financial results. Consulting can take many forms, and in this article, you will learn about different types of hospitality consulting and why they are so valuable. Table of Contents: What is Hospitality Consulting? Why is Hospitality Consulting Important? The post Hospitality Consulting: What is It and How Can It Benefit You? appeared first on Revfine.com.

Tea Punch Was the First Cocktail

June 10, 2024

THIS ARTICLE IS ADAPTED FROM THE JUNE 8, 2024, EDITION OF GASTRO OBSCURA’S FAVORITE THINGS NEWSLETTER. YOU CAN SIGN UP HERE. Cocktail aficionados know that a Long Island Iced Tea contains no tea. It gets its tea-like color from dark liquor and cola (it also might not be from Long Island, but that’s another story). These days, you don’t have to look far to find alcoholic beverages that actually are made with tea. Bartenders around the world mix Earl...

Wonder Is Everywhere: The ‘Real’ Kraken, an...

June 10, 2024

Wonder is everywhere. That’s why, every other week, Atlas Obscura drags you down some of the rabbit holes we encounter as we search for our unusual stories. We highlight surprising finds, great writing, and inspiring stories from some of our favorite publications. Visiting the Kraken at Home by Evert Lindquist, Hakai Magazine Some 700 miles off the coast of Argentina, near Antarctica, almost 600 feet below the surface, researchers have captured what might be the first recording of a...

Aviation Podcasts: 10 Great Podcasts for Professionals...

June 8, 2024

Aviation podcasts are audio content aimed at everyone with a passion for flight. These podcasts cover topics that can range from basic or advanced education in aviation to some of the latest aviation-related news. An aviation podcast is as important as education within the field itself and the various subjects under its banner. Aviation encompasses The post Aviation Podcasts: 10 Great Podcasts for Professionals and Enthusiasts appeared first on Revfine.com.

Podcast: Controlled Cold with Nicky Twilley

June 6, 2024

Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we get a crash course in the fascinating temperature-controlled ecosystem we’ve created to keep our food fresh—and available—all year round. Our guide is Nicky Twilley, cohost of the Gastropod podcast and author of the new book called Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves. Our podcast is an audio guide to the world’s wondrous, awe-inspiring,...

Bali's Massive Stone Sarcophagi Included Global Grave...

June 5, 2024

The district of Pangkung Paruk lies on the northern coast of Bali where verdant green jungle meets azure sea. It is off the beaten track, removed from tourist hotspots on the south coast around the city of Denpasar. In 2009, a local rice farmer digging an irrigation trench stumbled upon a massive stone sarcophagus that had been buried for nearly 2,000 years. Experts from the Bali Institute of Archaeology were summoned and, over the next two years, working with...

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