Author: Sophia Rodriguez
Technology has become our most reliable partner in almost every aspect of life. From ordering food to managing finances, technology is making life easier, and the travel industry is no exception. With the rapid rise of AI, The travel industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation. Today, AI is more than just a buzzword. This is an innovation that will revolutionize the way you plan, book and experience travel. Artificial intelligence in tourism Artificial intelligence is predicted to have a major impact on the travel industry and change the way we move around the planet. Increasingly sophisticated AI algorithms are enabling…
Back in 2010, I spent two months backpacking through Indonesia. I didn't travel with my cell phone.All I had was someone I could trust. Lonely Planet guidebook I asked for recommendations, stopped at Internet cafes from time to time, and emailed my parents with location updates.It's 2024 and I don't understand how you could travel without the internet at your fingertips at all times. Roaming while abroad is non-negotiable. Listing the reasons would keep me here all day. However, roaming can also be expensive if you're not careful.No matter where you're from or where you're traveling to, having internet access…
MADISON — More than 816,000 Wisconsin residents are expected to travel at least 50 miles over Memorial Day weekend, a near-record number, according to AAA. Approximately 30,000 more Wisconsinites are expected to travel during the 2024 long weekend compared to last year, second only to the all-time high set in 2019.This reflects national trends, with the number of people traveling for weekend getaways expected to increase by 4% compared to last year.Wisconsin residents primarily travel by car (734,106), followed by airplane (42,617), and other travel (40,190). Get daily updates from the Daily News sent straight to your email inbox. sign…
U.S. Transportation Security Administration officials say they hope to see record passenger numbers at airport security checkpoints across the country during the peak summer travel season, which runs from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day. He said that preparations are underway. The sunny summer travel forecast has not been shared with Hawaii's tourism industry. TSA officials on Thursday expected more than 3 million passengers and crew members to pass through airport security checkpoints on May 24, the biggest travel day of the Memorial Day weekend. By May 29, TSA expects to screen 18 million passengers and crew, an increase of…
Millennials would call it the Ralph Lauren aesthetic. Gen Z thinks of it as “plaza core.” No matter how you want to categorize it, Ivy His League style is here again, and whether you're ready for it or not, polo shirts are making a comeback. If you're like me and still barely remember the trauma of having your collar come off in the early '10s, don't worry. The Hollister polo shirt of our high school nightmares remains firmly entrenched in our time capsule. 2024 version is less laguna beach Blair Waldorf etc. This elegant, on-trend, travel-friendly and comfortable summer dress…
Annual tourism extravaganza highlights Hamilton County's sustainability efforts Hamilton County Tourism will host a countywide treasure hunt from May 20th to May 24th in honor of National Travel and Tourism Week. Treasure hunt clues will be provided on Visit Hamilton County's Facebook and Instagram accounts and will preview gift card prizes hidden in different locations each day. The organization hosts an annual treasure hunt to highlight various businesses and tourist attractions throughout the county. This year's theme is centered around sustainability. Each location will highlight businesses and organizations within the county that support the environment through their operations. buckner “Sustainability…
My first date was with a guy named Brad*. He was a typical American guy: tall, tan, and had very white teeth. He asked me to meet him at a bar on King Street around 7pm. It was a particularly balmy night, and I was drenched in sweat, even though I'd only just showered an hour before. I was annoyed by the heat and by his lateness.When he arrived, my spirits were high and we got into a joint. Even though it only served Bud Light, it was already packed with inebriated frat boys and sorority girls. All wore the…
News photo: Owen Kinsey DETROIT — The Alpena High School baseball team (19-10, 5-3 BNC) experienced a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity Friday as it immersed itself in an exhibition game at Comerica Park, home of the Detroit Tigers.The Wildcats ended the game with a 7-1 loss against Chippewa Valley, but the players said the overall feel of playing on a professional field could not have been better. Once in the first base dugout, each Alpena player was given the opportunity to play on the field and take a turn at bat in the Major League batter's box. “There's nothing like the feeling…
If there's one thing I'm proud of, it's that I'm an incredible frugal shopper. So, I seem to have a sixth sense when it comes to sales, and when I noticed that Amazon started announcing Memorial Day price cuts early, I immediately posted them on the site before they were officially announced. We visited to find the best deals. I have a few trips planned this summer (New Mexico and Norway to name a few), and I have some big holes on my packing list to fill before heading to the airport next month. Whether you're planning a weekend getaway,…
May 17, 2024 Ben Townsend, News Director In the pale light of Alaskan spring, three adventurers embark on a long journey across the frozen tundra. Oliver Hoogendorn, Wilson Hoogendorn, and James Horner set out from Nome, determined to walk to Shishmaref, more than 100 miles north. The 10-day journey, battling high winds, subzero temperatures, and vast snow-covered landscapes, was as much a test of endurance as it was a testament to the power of friendship. This trip was inspired by a conversation after the 2020 Nome River Raft Race. Oliver Hoogendorn recalled how the idea started. “We had just finished.…