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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.

 
Podcast: Stone of Destiny
Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we visit the Stone of Destiny, a giant rock that has supposedly been used in the coronation of every English monarch since the 1300s. But is it authentic? Or could the real one be in this Scottish bar? We weigh the evidence. Our podcast is an audio guide to the world’s wondrous, awe-inspiring, strange places. In under 15...

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9 Tips to Increase Bookings Through Hotel...
Hotel Metasearch Hotel Metasearch aggregates data from various booking sites to compare hotel prices and availability in one place. It’s important for offering travelers a convenient way to find the best deals and for hotels to maximize their visibility and bookings through diverse channels, enhancing competitive positioning and revenue opportunities. Key Takeaways Optimize Distribution: Select The post 9 Tips to Increase Bookings Through Hotel Metasearch appeared first on Revfine.com.

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A Peek Inside a 'Scam Manual' Written...
Many years ago, Loren Pankratz got a call from a rare book dealer. The man was at the end of his career, he told Pankratz, and had a special book to sell. It had been passed down from his grandfather, and perhaps only three other copies existed in the world. He thought Pankratz, a former professor of psychology in Oregon who collects books on cons and frauds, might be interested. Pankratz bought the book, which was in German, and...

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Kew Gardens Is Undergoing a Big, Steamy...
Just off the Thames in Southwest London, a prehistoric type of South African palm tree has been living for almost two centuries. Growing an inch a year, today it’s the height of a double-decker bus and slopes drunkenly 16 feet to the side. It needs four metal crutches to keep from falling over altogether—for an expat at least 249 years old, not bad. The tree, an Eastern Cape giant cycad, is kept in the Palm House at the Royal...

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10 Pricing Strategies to Increase Your Hotel...
Pricing Strategies in the Hotel Industry Pricing strategies in the hotel industry are methods used to set room rates based on various factors like demand, competition, and market trends. These strategies are crucial for maximizing revenue and ensuring a hotel’s profitability. By adapting prices according to different circumstances and customer segments, hotels can optimize occupancy The post 10 Pricing Strategies to Increase Your Hotel Revenue appeared first on Revfine.com.

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5 Hotel Management Software Solutions Every Hotel...
Hotel Management Software Solutions Hotel management software solutions are specialized tools designed to streamline operations in the hospitality industry. These solutions are crucial as they manage various aspects like reservations, room assignments, billing, and customer data. They enhance operational efficiency, improve guest experiences, and provide valuable insights for better decision-making in hotel management. Key Takeaways The post 5 Hotel Management Software Solutions Every Hotel Needs appeared first on Revfine.com.

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Merry Widow Health Mine in Basin, Montana
On the picturesque drive between Butte and Helena, deep in the Boulder Mountains of Montana, near the tiny town of Basin, is a place that for decades has drawn people from around the world for its purported healing properties. Nestled in a canyon, on a heavily-wooded mountain slope, sits the Merry Widow Health Mine. Unlike conventional spas or springs that attract people with the hope of relief from that which ails them, the Merry Widow’s secret sauce has a...

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Podcast: World's Loneliest House
Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we visit the misnamed “World’s Loneliest House”—and the flocks of puffins who live there. Some people want to eat them, some want to protect them, and the two groups collide here. If you want to learn more about the puffin situation in the Westman Islands, check out our episode called Puffin Patrol about a community that sweeps the...

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Google Hotel Ads Guide – How Hotels...
Google Hotel Ads Google Hotel Ads allow hotels and travel companies to display their listings directly in Google search results. This platform is crucial for visibility and direct booking, connecting potential guests with accommodation options when they search for hotels on Google, and enhancing the online presence and booking opportunities for hoteliers. Key Takeaways Enhances The post Google Hotel Ads Guide – How Hotels Increase Bookings With Google appeared first on Revfine.com.

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The Old Archiepiscopal Palace in Velha Goa,...
Among the Portuguese-era churches and convents of Old Goa, one will find several fascinating buildings. To the northwest of the Se Cathedral, sharing a portion of the wall stands the Old Archiepiscopal Palace. It is mentioned in some historical accounts from the early 17th century. The Archbishops stayed in this palace until 1695 when it was moved to the suburb of Panelim. Today, this former palace houses a permanent exhibition called “Pilgrimage of Faith.” One can visit the palace and...

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Hotel STAR Report: Clear Introduction for Hoteliers
Hotel STAR Report The Hotel STAR Report is a critical performance benchmarking tool in the hospitality industry, providing detailed revenue and occupancy data compared to competitors. It is important because it helps hoteliers make informed pricing, marketing, and operational decisions by understanding their market position and identifying trends. Ultimately, it aims to boost profitability and The post Hotel STAR Report: Clear Introduction for Hoteliers appeared first on Revfine.com.

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The Victorian Ladies Who Smuggled a Mummy...
At first glance, the cartonnage in Macclesfield Museum’s display of Egyptian antiquities seems like any other mummy-holding case. The cartonnage material is made of two or three thin layers of bandages applied on top of one another, with ancient glue holding them together. It’s “the Egyptian equivalent of papier mâché,” according to Ken Griffin, Egyptologist and Curator of the Egypt Centre at Swansea University. Its smooth surface, created by a thin layer of plaster, is painted with images to...

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Monument to the Heroes of the Air...
The Monument to the Heroes of the Air was built between 1930 and 1935 by sculptors Lidia Kotzebue and Iosif Fekete.  A committee was set up in 1927 to develop the monument, they decided to run a contest for the design. Twenty designs were submitted and the Romanian public was allowed to choose the winner by secret ballot.  The winning design used American professional boxer Joe Louis as inspiration for the aviator’s body. Louis visited Bucharest around the time of the...

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Faro di Gaggio Montano in Gaggio Montano,...
We instinctively associate lighthouses with the sea or a lake nearby. However, in the case of the Gaggio Montano lighthouse, the nearest body of water is more than five miles away. Erected in 1952 by engineer Giuseppe Rinaldi, its beacon shines over the Reno Valley, nearby Bologna, in memory of those who fell in the mountains during the two world wars. It’s a symbol of remembrance that prompts reflection on the challenges faced by past generations, and a warning...

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Four Shocking Recipes From the Tables of...
THIS ARTICLE IS ADAPTED FROM THE FEBRUARY 17, 2024, EDITION OF GASTRO OBSCURA’S FAVORITE THINGS NEWSLETTER. YOU CAN SIGN UP HERE. In 2017, my wife’s grandmother pulled a dusty cookbook from her bookshelf and handed it to me with a sparkly-eyed grin. When I opened up The 1989 South Dakota Centennial Cookbook, I was in awe. Real politicians from South Dakota and beyond had offered up their homespun recipes for this publication, and almost all of them, from the...

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