Author: Sophia Rodriguez
The road hasn't been kind for Notre Dame baseball, which has played in-conference games since last April. The Irish are 1-12 in their last 13 ACC games at Frank Eck Stadium, including a 10-game losing streak in such games. This season, Notre Dame suffered sweep losses to No. 13 Virginia Tech and No. 17 Florida State. The schedule doesn't get any easier this weekend as No. 22 North Carolina State hosts the Irish in Raleigh for a three-game series. Both teams come into the match riding momentum from their home successes. Notre Dame (14-9, 2-7 ACC) took two of three…
skift take Today's podcast covers Google's new AI tools, the US State Department's new approach to visa wait times, and a new record for Indian tourists in Australia. — Rashard Jorden listen now 🎧 Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Cloudy | Google Podcasts | Amazon Podcasts episode notes Google is releasing several new tools powered by artificial intelligence to help travelers plan their trips, writes travel technology reporter Justin Dawes. A new tool will allow Google Search to create itineraries based on prompts from users. Dawes reports that users can search for travel itineraries and see flight and hotel…
CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — In Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport's busiest year for international travel on record, how is Customs and Border Protection dealing with the increase in people?Hartsfield-Jackson Airport is expected to break international travel records this year.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Customs and Border Protection gave Channel 2's Michael Doudna Let's take an inside look at how they're trying to deal with the influx of people.read moreHartsfield-Jackson expects more than 6 million international travelers to use the airport this fiscal year, a 23% increase from 2023, Border Patrol officials said.“While CBP has always been at the…
If you want to spot potential multibaggers, there are often underlying trends that can provide clues. In particular, I would like to look at two things.First, grow return The first is capital employed (ROCE) and the second is the company's capital growth. amount of capital employed. Simply put, this type of business is a compound interest machine, meaning you are continually reinvesting your earnings at an ever-higher rate of return. Speaking of which, I noticed some big changes. Dongcheng Travel Holding Co., Ltd. Let's take a look at the return on equity for (HKG:780). About Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)…
According to research…influencers are the worst travel agents. Nearly 60% of travelers surveyed in Passport Photo Online's recent survey said they felt “misled” by social media leaders. Some people are complaining about TikTok. A disappointed @Malfoy_Drayco described Paris, one of the most hashtagged places in the world, as “post-apocalyptic” in a video that has been viewed 5.9 million times. Meanwhile, @MillenialAlex says all influencers who endorse the Amalfi Coast “deserve jail time.” Even Daniel Scheffler, a journalist who writes for the New York Times' travel column, told the Post that he was once “catfished” by influencers and led straight into…
BALTIMORE — Collapse of Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore beginning of tuesday Traffic in the area was severely affected, with major arterial routes in and out of the port city cut off. Large container ship collides with bridge pillar Around 1:30 a.m., bridge workers and vehicles were sent into the Patapsco River. On Tuesday night, a water search for the six missing workers turned into a recovery effort. Drivers are being urged to prepare for additional commute time until further notice. Alternative route after Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse Maryland transportation officials quickly set up detours for travelers passing…
Travel consumes precious natural resources, pollutes the environment, and punctures the ozone layer. You probably already know that most vacations aren't green. But does the travel industry know?A 2023 survey by Booking.com found that 74% of travelers believe they need to “act now” to make more sustainable choices to protect the planet for future generations. I found out that there is. This was up from 66% the previous year. Still, hotels continue to act as if discarding single-use soaps and sourcing restaurant ingredients locally could reverse climate change. And even as travelers feel the effects of climate change, airlines often…
It may seem earlier than expected, but early spring is the best time to find great deals on your long-awaited summer vacation.For domestic flights, NerdWallet recommends booking 1-3 months in advance. So for a trip in July, he would be looking to book somewhere between April and June.Sally French, travel expert at NerdWallet, said: “Right now is a good time to jump on these special deals, as there are occasional summer fare sales.”French said you can let the internet do the work for you by setting up price alerts on your favorite flight tracker, such as Google Flights, Hopper, Kayak,…
We're in the middle of spring break season, and many people are traveling across the country to unwind from work or school. While this is an exciting time for many, the germs and costs can be nerve-wracking for some. According to research conducted by Vacasa, spring break travel is down this year, and budget appears to be a big factor. Of his 45% of Americans who don't travel, 57% cite budget-related concerns such as inflation, saving money, and not being able to travel. One of the reasons for not going on a spring break trip this year is that you…
Travel + Leisure Co., a leading membership and leisure travel company, today announced that it has been recognized by Newsweek magazine as one of America's Most Trusted Companies in 2024. (Image: Business Wire)Travel + Leisure Co., a leading membership and leisure travel company, today announced that it has been named a 2024 Gallup Best Workplace Award recipient, reflecting the company's engaged workplace culture. (Figure: Business Wire)Orlando, Florida, March 27, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Travel & Leisure, a leading membership and leisure travel company, today announced a statement reflecting the company's engaged work culture and strong confidence in its products and operations from consumers,…