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Doris Miller Memorial in Waco, Texas

January 24, 2024

Doris Miller joined the United States Navy when segregation forced Black soldiers into non-combat roles, Miller was a cook. Miller was on board the battleship West Virginia on December 7, 1941, when the attack on Pearl Harbor began. Despite no prior training, Miller stepped up to an anti-aircraft gun and used it on the enemy, officially taking down two Japanese planes. During the same attack, Miller helped carry wounded sailors to safety. Miller was awarded the Navy Cross in 1942...

Podcast: Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern

January 24, 2024

Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we visit Houston, where a gigantic underground chamber that used to be a water source is now an enchanting—and echo-filled—part of the city’s park system. Our podcast is an audio guide to the world’s wondrous, awe-inspiring, strange places. In under 15 minutes, we’ll take you to an incredible site, and along the way you’ll meet some fascinating people...

For Sale: A Mouse-Infested Roman Helmet That's...

January 23, 2024

Swords encrusted with jewels and inlaid with gold, breastplates sporting chiseled abs, impressive Greek helmets oxidized by time to an otherworldly green. These are just a few of the remarkable Greek and Roman artifacts making up the largest private collection of ancient arms and armor in the world. But one item stands out among the rest: The Guttmann Mouse Helmet, an incredibly well preserved and ornate Roman Imperial helmet created in the mid-second century. Some of the helmet’s smallest...

A Longed-For Taste of Home in ‘The...

January 23, 2024

“I believe that this was the work of a man who had a yearning for the homeland that he would never see again,” says British food historian Daniel Newman. He’s talking about Fiḍālat al-Khiwān fī Ṭayyibāt al-Ṭaʿām wa-l-Alwān, meaning “Remainders on the Table as Regards Delightful Foods and Dishes,” the original title of a cookbook written in Arabic around the year 1260. The author, Ibn Razīn al-Tujībī, was a scholar from a prominent family in the city of Murcia...

The Many Lives of ‘Sounds of North...

January 23, 2024

It was late on July 16, 1957, and Charles M. Bogert was in a recording booth in Highland County, Florida, with a pair of singers who wouldn’t sing. The burgeoning producer, who had left a busy life in New York to chase talent in the Sunshine State, had heard the two perform live that very evening, in a chorus of hundreds. He had plucked them from the crowd, and thenushered them out of the swampy night and into this...

Podcast: Slowjamastan

January 23, 2024

Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we’re visiting The Republic of Slowjamastan, a micro-nation built on good vibes, good music, and the dream of eliminating one very popular type of footwear. Our podcast is an audio guide to the world’s wondrous, awe-inspiring, strange places. In under 15 minutes, we’ll take you to an incredible site, and along the way you’ll meet some fascinating people...

Best Practices for using Artificial Intelligence in...

January 23, 2024

Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel What are the most beneficial use cases of Artificial Intelligence in hotel marketing? Where are the opportunities and what are the pitfalls for hotels to be aware of? (Question from Cory Falter) Our Marketing Expert Panel Cory Falter – Partner The post Best Practices for using Artificial Intelligence in Hotel Marketing appeared first on Revfine.com.

The Confusing Truth About Arrowroot

January 22, 2024

THIS ARTICLE IS ADAPTED FROM THE JANUARY 20, 2024, EDITION OF GASTRO OBSCURA’S FAVORITE THINGS NEWSLETTER. YOU CAN SIGN UP HERE. While the common names of plants and animals vary around the globe, their scientific names stay the same everywhere. Scientific nomenclature is not without issues (like India’s native curry leaf being named in honor of two European botanists), but it can be a helpful tool for identifying ingredients, especially international groceries from non-English speaking countries. Such products may...

The Site of Gaza's Oldest Mosque Has...

January 22, 2024

This story was originally published on The Conversation. It appears here under a Creative Commons license. The Omari Mosque in Gaza was largely destroyed by Israeli bombardment on Dec. 8, 2023. It was one of the most ancient mosques in the region and a beloved Gazan landmark. The mosque was first built in the early seventh century and named after Islam’s second caliph, Umar ibn al-Khattab, a successor to the Prophet Muhammad and leader of the early Islamic community....

Podcast: Whimzeyland

January 22, 2024

Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we’ll explore the enchanting world of Whimzeyland in Safety Harbor and uncover the captivating stories behind 20 years of art sustainably crafted from up-cycled material found throughout Pinellas County, hear from the visionary artists who brought it to life, and immerse our audience in the magic that awaits around every corner

Key Digital Trends in the Tourism and...

January 15, 2024

Digital Trends in the Travel Industry Digital trends in the travel industry are revolutionizing how services are offered and experienced. These trends significantly enhance customer engagement and operational efficiency by incorporating AI, VR, and IoT. They’re crucial for businesses to remain competitive in a dynamic market, offering innovative, personalized travel experiences while optimizing management and The post Key Digital Trends in the Tourism and Travel Industry in 2024 appeared first on Revfine.com.

How to Build an Effective Commercial Hotel...

January 15, 2024

A hotel’s commercial team—revenue management, sales, and marketing—is critically important to the financial health of a property. When working harmoniously, these functions combine to ensure a property is filled with high-value guests while minimizing acquisition costs as much as possible. However, “harmonious” is an unlikely descriptor for many hotel commercial teams. 3 Ways to Build The post How to Build an Effective Commercial Hotel Organization in 2024 appeared first on Revfine.com.

Uncovering the Importance of Pickup and Pace...

January 14, 2024

As a revenue manager, one of your essential daily inquiries is, “What was yesterday’s pickup?” It’s a question that sets the tone for your day and helps you make informed decisions about selling the right room, to the right guest, at the right time, at the right price. Setting the correct room price is undoubtedly The post Uncovering the Importance of Pickup and Pace in Revenue Management appeared first on Revfine.com.

Guest Communications: Gold Standards, Key Challenges, and...

January 13, 2024

Time and effort going into answering guest queries should not be underestimated. How to optimize the process to benefit your guests and your staff? This article explores how hotel tech solutions powered by artificial intelligence (AI) can help you do that. Still, first, it outlines the reasons behind the high volume of guest questions, the The post Guest Communications: Gold Standards, Key Challenges, and the AI appeared first on Revfine.com.

Concordia Monument in Belvedere, Sint Maarten

January 12, 2024

With an area of 34 square miles, the Caribbean island of St. Maarten / St. Martin has the unique distinction of being the smallest inhabited island that is split between two countries. The northern portion is Saint-Martin, an overseas collectivity of France, while the southern portion is Sint Maarten, a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The border that runs through the middle of the island is open and has been since 1648, when the European powers signed the Treaty of...

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