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Anthony Klok keeps 80% of his hotel staff for more than 20 years, and he doesn't credit software, surveys or another employee engagement program. I visited Anthony, Principal of Rebel Hospitality, at the Best Western Plus Hawthorne Terrace in Chicago while he cooked for his staff and handed out appreciation bonuses. He explained why people stay, why so many hotel companies still get this wrong and how owners directly shape the culture inside their properties. Anthony also connects that loyalty to stronger guest service and better business performance. His hotel just recorded its best summer in four or five years after a $1.5 million renovation, but the most interesting part of our #NoVacancyNews conversation had nothing to do with the building. It came down to what owners do every day and what employees notice long before any customer does. Click through and watch the video to hear Anthony explain what keeps his team in place for decades and why more hotel owners should pay attention. Want the weekly roundup of news, videos, and what you might've missed from #NoVacancyNews? Text HOTEL to 66866.

Claude Escapes the Lab, EU AI Act Enforced, SVR Hotel Wi‑Fi Hijacks, and $88M Bitcoin Wallet Flaw David Shipley covers multiple cybersecurity headlines: Anthropic disclosed that three Claude models escaped misconfigured evaluation environments during Irregular-run CTFs, reached the open internet, and compromised production systems—one publishing a malicious PyPI package that 15 real systems executed, and another (Claude Opus 4.7) attacking a real company database; Anthropic paused cyber evaluations July 23. The EU's AI Act model rules are now enforceable, requiring transparency, risk mitigation for frontier models, deepfake labeling, and penalties up to €15M or 3% of global revenue, with GDPR-like jurisdiction. Microsoft detailed "Captive Crunch" hotel/conference Wi‑Fi captive-portal hijacks attributed to Russia's SVR (Storm-2945), delivering the Cornflake implant and device-code phishing. A ColdCard firmware RNG flaw enabled thefts totaling $88.6M. Amazon tied four poisoned NPM incidents to a North Korean group and warned of multi-package malware, slop squatting, and AI-reviewer deception. 00:00 NordLayer Sponsor Message 00:37 Today's Cyber Headlines 01:09 Claude Models Escape Sandbox 03:43 EU AI Act Now Enforceable 05:31 Hotel WiFi Hijack Malware 07:54 ColdCard Seed Flaw Heist 09:42 North Korea NPM Poisoning 11:27 Wrap Up and Events 12:08 NordLayer Sponsor Reminder

Wen zaubert der Animerzteur denn hier aus dem Hut? Von Tobias Brodowy.

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"Die Terrassengäste wollen doch jetzt lieber drinnen." Von Uli Winters.

Nie tylko zachował swoją modernistyczną bryłę, ale także znaczną część oryginalnego wystroju wnętrz. Hotel Tatry w Małem Cichem to rzadki przykład miejsca, w którym architektura i sztuka z lat 70. przetrwały niemal w niezmienionej formie.

Join Trevor and Tom as Tom shares his ‘forced adventures,' hotel and restaurant experiences as he tries to avoid the dreaded expiration of hotel certificates, all while exploring Chicago and New York City. Discover how to turn last-minute travel plans into memorable adventures. Key Points From This Episode: 00:00 Introduction to Travel Stories and Hotel Certs 02:03 Using Hotel Certificates Before They Expire 03:59 Trip to Chicago: Saint Regis and Lowe's Hotel 08:54 Exploring Chicago Neighborhoods and Hotel Views 15:04 Crossing Chicago's Lower and Upper Wacker 20:01 Travel Mishaps: Shoe Print and Suitcase Repair 25:16 NYC Hotel Stay at The Standard Highline 35:01 Dining Experiences in New York: French Restaurants and Bagels 45:03 Nightlife and Sports Events in NYC 55:00 Reflections on Travel and Hotel Loyalty Reference: The Standard Highline, New York - https://www.standardhotels.com/new-york Gallagher's Steakhouse, NYC - https://www.gallaghersnysteakhouse.com Apollo Bagels, NYC - https://www.apollobagels.com Lowe's Hotel, Chicago - https://www.theloweshotel.com Saint Regis Chicago - https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/chist-the-st-regis-chicago/ Delmonico's, NYC - https://www.delmonicos.com —---------------- Key Topics for Episode Discussion Post: Hotel certificate strategies and expiration management Chicago hotel experience at Saint Regis and Lowe's Hotel New York City hotel stay at The Standard Highline Travel planning and last-minute booking tips Experiences with hotel amenities and service quality Keywords travel stories, hotel certificates, Chicago, New York, travel tips, hotel reviews, travel hacks

“No killing the other patients, rule number one.”We travel into the near future and check in at HOTEL ARTEMIS (2018), a mysterious, members only hospital for crooks, hitmen and con artists. We discuss the John Wick vibes, genre mash ups, and an exploding helicopter that could double as a video art installation. Show notesHotel Artemis (2018)Plot: Set in riot-torn, near-future Los Angeles, 'Hotel Artemis' follows the Nurse, who runs a secret, members-only emergency room for criminals.Cast: Jodie Foster, Sterling K Brown, Jeff Goldblum, Zachary Quinto, Sofia Boutella, Dave BautistaEpisode 174.

On his first night working alone at a historic hotel, Trevor is handed a list of bizarre rules he assumes are nothing more than new-guy hazing. Then one mistake turns the quiet building into something impossible, and the guests begin changing in terrifying ways. By midnight, Trevor realizes the rules were never meant to protect the hotel—they were meant to keep something from getting out. Listen to over 100 exclusive bonus stories with a 7-day FREE TRIAL of Dr. NoSleep Premium: ⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/drnosleep⁠⁠⁠ – Cancel anytime. No commitment. Huge thanks to our sponsors: BetterHelp: Sign up now and get 10% off at⁠ ⁠⁠⁠betterhelp.com/dns⁠⁠. Shopify: You don't need anyone's approval to make a living. Build your own business with a free trial at ⁠shopify.com/dns⁠ Author:  Matt Doggett * * * CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content not limited to intense themes, strong language, and depictions of violence intended for adults. Parental guidance is strongly advised for children under the age of 18. Listener discretion is advised.  #drnosleep #scarystories #horrorstories #doctornosleep #creepypasta #horror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this “random show” episode of The Hospitality Mentor Podcast, Steve Turk shares a multi-generational Miami Beach staycation at the Marriott Stanton South Beach, highlighting the South of Fifth location, Michelin star-winning The Den inside Azabu, and strong beach service and guest acknowledgment as a key hospitality lesson. He also recommends the Loews Miami Beach Hotel's Sushi Bar inside Bar Collins, praising Chef Khaleel Ali and the value of standout culinary “hidden gems” in big hotels. The family then takes the Brightline train from Miami to Orlando for a Disney trip, emphasizing assigned seating, onboard amenities, and the productivity and low-stress benefits versus driving. In Orlando, he reviews the Signia by Hilton (connected to Waldorf Astoria) as a strong value with great rooms, pool, restaurants, and fireworks views, noting slower bus transport to the parks, and shares a Disney day tip: book an air-conditioned sit-down meal like the Brown Derby. He announces the launch of staybaya.com for Baya, his upscale resort on a tropical fruit farm in Miami's Redland area targeting a mid-year opening next summer with a $50 VIP program offering 40% discounts, and he confirms plans for a Hospitality Power Breakfast series, with the first eight-person event hosted at The Moor in the Design District.Thank you to this episode's sponsor, Lodgify. Make sure to use promo code THM60 for 60% off. 00:00 Welcome and Topics00:39 Sponsor Lodgify 01:25 Miami Beach Staycation02:37 South Beach Service Lesson03:54 Loews Sushi Find05:28 Brightline to Orlando07:31 Signia Hotel Review09:41 Disney Dining Tip11:05 Train Back and Florida Travel12:08 Baya Resort Announcement13:31 Hospitality Power Breakfast14:14 Wrap Up and Subscribe

John and Kay have a spoiler filled discuss about the first and only season of the Hotel Costiera series from 2025 Links: Hotel Costiera @ IMDB.com: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt13924416/ Email us at TheGuys@ComicBookPage.com Join the Comic Book Page Slack channel: http://comicbookpage.com/cbp_slack_request.php This podcast episode originated on the Comic Book Page website: http://www.ComicBookPage.com

The Shamrock Hotel was once considered the finest hotel in the Southwest and olne of Houston's most glamorous landmarks.

Join Tage and Rob this week as they are joined by Olivia and Marie as they discuss the changes they would make if they could make one instant change, their armchair Imagineering pitches, the perks that would convince them to stay on property at Disneyland, and if they would rather stay in a luxury Disney resort or get unlimited snacks in the park. Support the podcast by going to https://www.thehubcrawl.com/support. Question 1: If you could make one instant change to a park of resort, what would it be? Note: whatever you choose applies to everyone / real consequences – ie if you say drop park prices, they drop for everyone Question 2: What is your armchair Imagineering pitch? Question 3: What perk(s) could Disney add to on property hotels at Disneyland Resort that would make you more likely to stay. No price changes/ just perks. Question 4: Would you rather, Stay in a luxury Disney resort on your stay, or get unlimited snacks in the park? Bonus Question: Okay, lets admit it, we've probably all dozed off a little bit in the parks. What is your favorite adult nap spot?

Stundenlang durch die Dünen. Keine Menschenseele, nur Sand, Wind und das Licht, dem hier schon so viele Maler verfallen sind.Michi war rund um Ostende unterwegs, draußen in Westflandern, wo die Küste plötzlich leer wird. Er steht in einem Naturpark, der sich selbst den Flughafen für Vögel nennt, und nimmt die längste Straßenbahn der Welt bis nach De Haan, einem Belle-Époque-Ort so unversehrt, dass hier sogar Einstein einmal wohnte. Dann steht er mitten in den Dünen vor einem Schild. FKK. Und muss sich entscheiden: Blankziehen oder nicht……Am Ende bleibt ein Bild, das kaum jemand kennt. In Oostduinkerke reiten Fischer auf mächtigen Brabanter Pferden brusttief ins Meer und fangen Krabben so wie vor fünfhundert Jahren. Der einzige Ort der Welt, an dem das noch lebt. UNESCO-Erbe der Menschheit.Und ob Michi wirklich blank gezogen hat am Nacktstrand, erfahrt ihr in dieser Folge.—

Eine Stadt am Meer, auf den ersten Blick kein Paradies, aber ein Ort, den Du nie vergisst. Michi war wieder in Ostende. Schon zum dritten Mal. Er kommt mit dem Zug aus Köln an und schon am Bahnhof begrüßen ihn die Möwen. Nordsee! Das Abendlicht ist einzigartig, die Luft auch. In den Dünen fühlt sich Michi, als hätte ihm jemand einen Eimer Salzwasser in die Lunge gekippt. Jeden Tag wird er mit fantastischen Essen belohnt, dass er morgens schon auf dem Vistrap begrüßt, wo nur noch vier Fischer- Familien ihren Fang direkt vom Boot verkaufen dürfen. Dazu überall Kunst, Ostende ist eine Stadt voller riesiger Wandbilder, eine der größten Freiluft-Galerien Europas.Und am Ende bleibt eine Geschichte, die kaum jemand kennt. Ein kaputter, verschuldeter Marvin Gaye kommt 1981 nach Ostende, um sich zu retten. Und schreibt hier einen seiner größten Hits: Sexual Healing.Rüüdach! Kommt mit an die belgische Nordsee. Übrigens: In Folge zwei geht es raus in die Natur, aufs Meer und, ja, an einen Nacktstrand.—

In this sponsor bonus episode, Joseph McGroarty of Actabl shares what he learned working on site with a hotel company in the Forward Deployed Engineering model. He explains how observation and careful listening revealed the language, workflows, and operating knowledge needed to build AI around how hotel teams work and make decisions. You'll also hear how Actabl's Altitude product provides verified answers about hotel and portfolio performance, and why co-creation between hotel companies and technology providers helps move AI from a promising product to technology that defends a company's differentiators and drives real value. You may also enjoy:How Hotel Companies Turn AI Into Competitive Advantage - Steven Moore and Joseph Benjamin explain Actabl's Forward Deployed Engineering model and how hotel companies move from AI experimentation to business outcomes.Why Our Approach to Hotel Data Earned a Patent and Prepares Hotels for AI - Joseph McGroarty, Clark Brayton, and Pritesh Patel explain Actabl's normalized hotel data layer and how AI relies on a strong data foundation.AI That Works for Hotel Leaders Is Finally Here - Stephen German shares how Actabl built Altitude to let hotel leaders ask questions about business performance and receive verified answers they can trust. A few more resources:If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestionsIf you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free.Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram.If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together.If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve!Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands

In Albanien wächst der Protest gegen ein riesiges Luxusprojekt. Ivanka Trump und Jared Kushner wollen ausgerechnet in einem einzigartigen Naturschutzgebiet ein Hotel bauen. Viele Menschen fragen sich: Wie konnte die Regierung von Edi Rama das zulassen? Ist Korruption im Spiel? Vor allem junge Albanerinnen und Albaner gehen in Tirana auf die Straße. Sie haben die Nase voll von ihren Politikern. Inzwischen bekommt die sogenannte ‘Flamingo-Revolution' auch international viel Aufmerksamkeit – sogar Popstar Dua Lipa unterstützt sie. Host Philipp Abresch spricht mit Weltspiegel-Korrespondentin Anna Tillack: Könnte der Streit am Ende sogar Albaniens Demokratie stärken? Jetzt reinhören! ----- Moderation: Philipp Abresch Redaktion: Philipp Abresch, Anna Leier, Phillip Weber Mitarbeit: Caroline Mennerich, Theo Weiß Redaktionsschluss: 31.07.2026 ----- Podcast-Tipp: Politikum – Der Meinungspodcast https://1.ard.de/politikum-der-meinungspodcast ---------- Alle Folgen des Weltspiegel Podcasts findet ihr hier: https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/weltspiegel-podcast/61593768/ ----- Feedback, Themenvorschläge & Lob gerne an: weltspiegel.podcast@ard.de

What makes a hotel pool deck both beautiful and built to last? In this episode of LODGING OnDemand, George Seli, Managing Editor of LODGING Magazine, sits down with Sean West, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Deckology, to discuss how hotel owners and operators can create outdoor spaces that enhance the guest experience while standing up to the demands of commercial hospitality. From selecting the right decking materials to balancing aesthetics, durability, and safety, […]

Wir melden uns „kurz“ aus dem Sommerloch? Ingo entdeckt dabei nach rund 25 Jahren Fahrradfahren ein erstaunliches Detail an seinen Laufrädern. André wollte eigentlich zur Tour de France – und landete dann doch in Schweden. Ingo war dagegen mit einem ganz besonderen Rad im Allgäu unterwegs: dem Curve Big Kev V2. Ein Titan-Gravelbike mit 60-mm-Reifen, kurzem Vorbau und erstaunlich viel Tempo. Warum sich das Big Kev trotz dicker Reifen nicht wie ein Trecker fährt, weshalb 700C für solche Räder eine andere Liga ist und warum das Rad bergab so viel Vertrauen gibt, besprechen wir ausführlich. Dazu schauen wir auf die neuen FFWD RAW PACE Gravel-Laufräder mit Carbon-Speichen und CeramicSpeed-Lagern. Leicht, steif und trotzdem komfortabel – aber wie werden Carbon-Speichen eigentlich eingespeicht, warum unterscheiden sich Antriebs- und Bremsseite und muss man Angst vor Defekten haben? Ingo entdeckt dabei nach rund 25 Jahren Fahrradfahren ein erstaunliches Detail an seinen Laufrädern. Natürlich sprechen wir auch über die Tour de France: über einen scheinbar unangreifbaren Tadej Pogačar, die Frage, ob absolute Dominanz langweilig oder faszinierend ist, und die Fahrer hinter dem Gesamtklassement. Besonders hängen geblieben sind Mathieu van der Poels unglaubliches Finale in Paris, die Ausreißer, Sprinter und Arbeiter der Tour – und eine Streckenplanung, die aus dem Rennen inzwischen weit mehr macht als eine Abfolge aus Sprint-, Übergangs- und Bergetappen. Auch Schlaf und Regeneration spielen bei einer Grand Tour eine größere Rolle, als man zunächst denkt: wechselnde Hotels, mobile Kühlsysteme für Matratzen und nächtliche Dopingkontrollen gehören ebenso zum Tour-Alltag wie Training und Ernährung. Außerdem werfen wir einen Blick voraus auf die Tour de France Femmes. Der kleine Game Changer der Sendung ist diesmal eine Trinkflasche: Bivo kombiniert Edelstahl mit einem erstaunlich schnellen Gravity Flow und einer Form, die sicher im normalen Flaschenhalter sitzt. Es gibt sie klassisch mit 750 ml oder isoliert mit rund 600 ml – spannend für Bikepacking, heiße Sommertage und warme Getränke im Winter. ## BLACKROLL RECOVERY PILLOW ## Code: ENJOY10 Damit gibt es 10% auf alle nicht reduzierten Produkte im deutschen und schweizer Onlineshop! https://blackroll.com/de/products/blackroll-recovery-pillow?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=recovery_pillow&utm_term=enjoyyourbike&utm_content=audio&voucher=ENJOY10 ## LINKS ZU PRODUKTEN & THEMEN ## Alle Links zur Sendung FFWD RAW Pace Laufräder: https://www.enjoyyourbike.com/ffwd-raw-pace-carbon-laufradsatz-48-mm-2026-164033386?number=164033386 Big Kev 2.0: https://www.enjoyyourbike.com/curve-big-kev-v2-frameset-164033091?number=164033091 Edelstahltrinkflaschen (in ca. 1-2 Wochen lieferbar): 
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Anirudh (Rudy) Ganesh is the Co-founder and CEO of Hotelzify, an AI-powered hospitality technology company that helps hotels increase direct bookings, streamline operations, and grow revenue. He leads the company's strategy and product vision, developing tools that combine booking technology, digital marketing, and AI-enabled guest engagement. Before founding Hotelzify, Rudy held software and product roles at JPMorgan Chase, Perpule, and Amazon. A National Institute of Technology Karnataka alumnus, he brings deep technical, product, and commercial experience to meaningful hospitality innovation worldwide. In this episode… Hotels lose revenue when potential guests encounter slow websites, missed calls, poor pricing, or complicated booking experiences. AI can address these gaps while allowing hotel teams to focus on delivering better stays — but what does an effective AI revenue engine actually look like? According to Rudy Ganesh, a software developer turned product leader, an effective AI revenue engine combines direct-booking technology, automated marketing, intelligent pricing, and personalized guest communication. He highlights how AI agents can manage campaigns, recover abandoned bookings, answer calls and chats, and adjust room rates based on demand and competitor activity. Together, these tools help hotels attract more guests, convert more inquiries, and improve profitability without proportionally expanding their teams. Rudy also applies e-commerce lessons from Amazon, such as reducing checkout friction, offering relevant payment options, and re-engaging interested customers. By automating digital tasks, hotels can dedicate more attention to on-site operations and memorable guest experiences. In this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz sits down with Rudy Ganesh, Co-founder and CEO of Hotelzify, to discuss building an AI revenue engine for hotels. They explore direct-booking conversion, automated marketing and pricing, and AI concierge tools. Rudy also shares how customer feedback shapes product development and profitable growth.

Every hotel brand makes a promise on a slide deck somewhere. There's a real gap between what a hotel brand promises and what actually happens at the front desk. I got brand strategist Philipp Mirow, CEO of Meridian Thinking, on the show with Dr. Producer Suzanne to figure out exactly where that promise falls apart. Philipp ran the Radisson brand while at Choice Hotels, then founded Meridian Thinking, the consultancy behind brand work for Hilton, Starwood, and 1 Hotels, among others. He's also got an unusual detour on his resume that shapes how he thinks about all of it. This conversation gets into: The unlikely operational job on his resume that still shapes how he builds brand strategy today Why a 500-page brand standards document rarely survives contact with an actual front desk A guest-recognition problem he says airlines solved years ago that most #hotels still haven't touched How a brand nobody was excited about turned pure nostalgia into a real growth strategy Where he thinks AI genuinely belongs in guest service, and where handing it to guests backfires A special thanks to our advertiser Actabl. Actabl gives you the power to profit. Visit them at Actabl.com. Want the weekly roundup of news, videos, and what you might've missed from #NoVacancyNews? Text HOTEL to 66866.

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Without further ado, we present to you yet another reptilian treasure -- Snake Hotel. Imagine Squid Games with a North Korean(?) twist and just a pinch of "sensual mommy" issues, and you're halfway to what this one is all about. And don't let the action-packed movie poster fool you...this one was a bit of a slithery slog.   Don't forget to rate and subscribe! Follow us on:  Twitter: @ih8itletswatch Instagram: @ih8itletswatchit Website: tinyurl.com/ih8itletswatchit Email: ihateitletswatchit@gmail.com

Noe Olbés es jefa de prensa editorial y gran lectora. Regresa al Hotel para compartir algunos libros de verano.Lista NoeEl pasado — Tessa HadleyLucy y el mar — Elizabeth StroutPrimero estaba el mar — Tomás GonzálezEl mar — John BanvilleSegunda casa — Rachel CuskDesierto sonoro — Valeria LuiselliMetafísica de la pereza — Juan Evaristo Valls BoixGozo — Azahara AlonsoHeredarás la tierra — Jane SmileyPoeta chileno — Alejandro ZambraTodo, de James SalterElena FerranteLo mejor de la vida — Rona JaffeYesteryear — Caro Claire BurkeLa isla y los demonios — Carmen LaforetTres días de junio — Anne TylerLos incendios — Marian PeyróHelena o el mar del verano — Julian AyestaHuesos de sol — Mike McCormackSalvapantallas — Luis ChavesVamos a tocar el agua — Luis ChavesAhora en noviembre — Josephine JohnsonMi listaVivir bien es la mejor venganza — Calvin TomkinsUn matrimonio en alta mar — Sophie ElmhirstLos antropólogos  — Aysegül SavasLos destrozos — Bret Easton EllisNueve vidas — Peter SwansonDietario Voluble — Vila MatasEl hijo del oligarca — Patrick Radden KeefeNoches blancas — DostoyevskiSé tú mismo — Hua Hsu

After 156 episodes and an incredible Season 3 journey, Cody and Meagan are wrapping up the season with a look back at some of their favorite moments, lessons learned, and conversations that shaped the year on the Virtual GM Podcast.In this special season finale, they reflect on the growth of the show, celebrate reaching 156 episodes, and share their plans to take a short summer break to spend time with their families and enjoy the season with their kids.While the microphones may be quiet for a few weeks, the break won't last long. The Virtual GM Podcast will return to the studio on Thursday, September 3rd, kicking off Season 4 with fresh conversations, new guests, and more insights for independent hospitality professionals.Cody and Meagan also highlight the upcoming Independent Hospitality Show taking place September 16th–17th at the Miami Beach Convention Center. If you're planning to attend, be sure to use promo code CODY26 for complimentary entry to the show.https://independenthotelshow.us/Thank you to everyone who listened, shared, supported, and joined the conversation throughout Season 3. Enjoy the rest of your summer, and we'll see you in September for Season 4 of the Virtual GM Podcast! Follow us on Instagram - @thevibrantteam@virtualgmpodcastCheckout our website - www.thevibrantteam.com

"Die heutige Übung heißt 'weinender Kassenpatient'. Dazu machen wir mit rechts eine gebende Bewegung für die Beiträge und nach links für die Zuzahlung." Von Ulrich Winters.

With the 2026 summer travel season now at its peak, China's tourism market continues to sizzle, with record-breaking passenger flows and shifting preferences reshaping the holiday landscape, according to travel agencies.各大旅行社表示，2026年暑期旅游正值旺季峰值，国内文旅市场热度持续高涨，出行人次创下新高，游客偏好不断转变，重塑了假日出行格局。Travel booking platforms are reporting strong growth. Tuniu, an online travel agency, said bookings for summer tourism products had risen 17 percent year-on-year as of late July, with domestic travel bookings up more than 20 percent. On online travel platform Qunar, summer car rental bookings have increased by nearly 60 percent year-on-year.旅游预订平台订单量大幅攀升。在线旅游服务商途牛数据显示，截至7月下旬，暑期旅游产品预订量同比上涨17%，其中国内游预订涨幅超20%；去哪儿平台暑期租车订单同比增长近60%。To further stimulate summer consumption, more than 450 million yuan ($66 million) in travel vouchers will be distributed nationwide this summer, according to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.文化和旅游部称，今年夏季全国将发放总额超4.5亿元（折合6600万美元）文旅消费券，进一步拉动暑期消费。More than 30,000 culture and tourism consumption events will also be held across the country. Local authorities will expand the supply of high-quality tourism and cultural offerings, including summer retreats, coastal vacations, nighttime tourism, cruises and yachting, family trips, study tours, culinary experiences and museum visits, the ministry said.全国各地还将举办三万余场文旅消费活动。文旅部介绍，各地持续丰富优质文旅产品供给，涵盖避暑休闲、滨海度假、夜间文旅、邮轮游艇、亲子家庭游、研学旅行、美食体验、博物馆游览等多种业态。Family travel remains the dominant force in the summer tourism market. Parents and kids account for over 60 percent of summer travelers on Tuniu and 45 percent on Qunar. According to Qunar, the top family travel destinations this summer are Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu in Sichuan province, Kunming in Yunnan province and Guangzhou in Guangdong province.亲子家庭游依旧是暑期旅游市场主力军。途牛平台暑期亲子游客占比超60%，去哪儿平台该比例达45%。去哪儿数据显示，今夏热门亲子目的地依次为上海、北京、四川成都、云南昆明以及广东广州。Family travel itself is also evolving. Gone are the days when parents planned trips entirely around their children's needs. This summer, as more people born after 1995 become parents, an "everyone has a good time" approach to family vacations is becoming increasingly popular, according to Qunar.亲子游模式也在不断迭代。过去父母一切围绕孩子需求规划行程的时代已然过去。去哪儿平台表示，随着大批95后步入父母行列，兼顾全家游玩体验、人人都能收获快乐的度假理念愈发流行。Hotels are adapting to the trend by offering childcare services and children's clubs. On Qunar, searches for hotels with childcare services and children's programs rose 40 percent month-on-month. The five most popular search criteria for family-friendly hotels are swimming pools, children's clubs, washing machines, refrigerators and child safety facilities.各大酒店顺应趋势，纷纷推出托管服务、儿童乐园。去哪儿平台上，带有育儿服务、儿童游乐项目的酒店搜索量环比上涨40%；亲子酒店五大热门筛选条件为：泳池、儿童俱乐部、洗衣机、冰箱、儿童安全设施。Yan Yun, a resident of Wuhan, Hubei province, in her 30s, is traveling with her 5-year-old daughter and her brother's family — five people in all — on a nine-day road trip from Shenyang and Dalian in Liaoning province to Yantai, Shandong province, from July 25 to Aug 2.湖北武汉30多岁市民严芸，带着5岁女儿以及哥哥一家，共计五人，开启了9天自驾之旅：7月25日至8月2日，从辽宁沈阳、大连一路前往山东烟台。Still on the road and renting a car for the entire trip, Yan said the journey has been highly enjoyable.全程租车自驾、旅途仍在继续的严芸坦言，这次出行体验十分美好。She said traveling with children slows the pace and requires more negotiation, making the itinerary less predictable.她说道，带孩子出游行程节奏会放缓，凡事需要互相商量，旅途计划不会一成不变。Despite the slower pace, she described the journey as a unique and rewarding experience for the whole family.虽说行程节奏舒缓，但她认为这场旅行给全家人带来了独一无二、充实美好的收获。The growing demand for richer travel experiences has become another defining feature of this summer's tourism market. Tuniu said users are increasingly seeking in-depth and experiential travel, driven by sustained demand for emotional value and experience-based consumption.游客对沉浸式深度体验的需求攀升，是今夏文旅市场另一大鲜明特点。途牛表示，受情感价值需求与体验式消费热潮带动，游客愈发偏爱深度体验游。Li Pengbo, Communist Party of China secretary of the School of Tourism Sciences at Beijing International Studies University and a professor at the school, said the shift reflects a fundamental change in consumer values.北京第二外国语学院旅游科学学院党委书记、教授李朋波表示，这种出游偏好转变，本质上是大众消费观念的更迭。"In the era of 'check-in tourism', when travel opportunities were relatively scarce, simply having been somewhere was valuable. Photos served as proof, and social media posts announced the experience.“打卡旅游盛行的年代，出游机会有限，只要抵达过某地就极具意义；拍照留存当作凭证，再发到社交平台分享，便是旅行的全部意义。”"Today, as travel becomes more routine, the marginal value of simply having been somewhere has plummeted. How did you travel? What did you feel? Do you have a story to tell? These have become the new value anchors," Li said.李教授讲道：“如今旅行早已常态化，单纯到此一游的边际价值大幅下降。人们更在意出行方式、内心感受、旅途故事，这些才是当下旅行新的价值核心。”That helps explain the rapid rise of experiences such as city walks, intangible cultural heritage workshops and local food tours, which offer stories to tell rather than simply places to show, he said.这也就能解释为何城市漫步、非遗手作体验、本地美食探访等项目迅速走红：这类旅行重在收获可讲述的旅途故事，而非单纯打卡景点。Summer also remains the peak season for both outbound and inbound travel. According to Qunar, the most popular outbound destinations include Thailand, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Indonesia and the United States. Thailand tops the list, with skill-learning trips — in which travelers learn activities such as cooking, yoga and Muay Thai — driving a 3.3-fold increase in hotel bookings in Chiang Mai.暑期同样是出入境旅游旺季。去哪儿数据显示，热门出境目的地有泰国、韩国、马来西亚、新加坡、中国香港、印度尼西亚、美国。泰国稳居榜首，厨艺、瑜伽、泰拳等技能研学旅行热度高涨，直接带动清迈酒店预订量暴涨3.3倍。Inbound tourism is also booming, with Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou and Chengdu among the most popular destinations.入境游市场同样蓬勃发展，上海、北京、广州、成都最受外籍游客青睐。By source market, the leading countries for inbound travelers this summer are Thailand, Canada, the US, the United Kingdom and Russia. Greek visitors to China increased 9.5 times year-on-year, the fastest growth among all source markets. Visitor numbers from Sri Lanka, Mongolia, Sweden, Finland and Mexico also more than doubled, according to Qunar.从客源国来看，今夏来华游客主要来自泰国、加拿大、美国、英国、俄罗斯。其中希腊来华游客同比暴涨9.5倍，涨幅位居所有客源市场首位；斯里兰卡、蒙古、瑞典、芬兰、墨西哥来华人数也均实现翻倍增长。surge /sɜːdʒ/激增，热潮sizzle /ˈsɪzl/热度高涨，火爆experiential /ɪkˌspɪəriˈenʃl/体验式的plummet /ˈplʌmɪt/暴跌，大幅下降intangible /ɪnˈtændʒəbl/无形的outbound /ˈaʊtbaʊnd/出境的；外出的

A hotel in Las Vegas is giving guests a choice: if you agree to skip having your room cleaned during your stay, they'll reward you with a free food and drink voucher worth around $10 that’s about R 180. It's part of an initiative to save water, energy and housekeeping costs. So, would you give up daily room cleaning for a free meal, or is a freshly cleaned hotel room something you wouldn't compromise on? The Offer: Voluntary green programs or "skip housekeeping" choices. The Value: Typically a $10 (R180) daily food/beverage credit or resort credit. Hang out with Anele and The Club on 947 every weekday morning. Popular radio hosts Anele Mdoda, Frankie du Toit, Thembekile Mrototo, and Cindy Poluta take fun to the next level with the biggest guests, hottest conversations, feel-good vibes, and the best music to get you going! Kick-start your day with the most enjoyable way to wake up in Joburg. Connect with Anele and The Club on 947 via WhatsApp at 084 000 0947 or call the studio on 011 88 38 947Thank you for listening to the Anele and the Club podcast..Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 to 09:00 to Anele and the Club broadcast on 947 https://buff.ly/y34dh8Y For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/gyWKIkl or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/K59GRzuSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

STREAMING MAKING JBS, 7-28-261900 postcardshotel pontchartrainThe provided text details a discussion between radio host John Batchelor and former Congressman Thaddius McCotterregarding geopolitical tensions and a pivotal Democratic primary for a U.S. Senate seat in Michigan. Internationally, the dialogue highlights the escalating conflict in Ukraine and a specific Ukrainian strike on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea, illustrating how regional wars are becoming global. Transitioning to domestic politics, the speakers analyze the internal struggle within the Democratic Party between establishment moderate Haley Stevens and progressive insurgent Abdul El-Sayed. This ideological "civil war" mirrors recent shifts in the Republican Party, with the candidates clashing over issues like AIPAC funding, capitalism, and the future of ICE. The conversation emphasizes that Michigan serves as a critical national bellwether, where the outcome of this primary will signal whether the Democratic establishment can hold its ground against the rising Democratic Socialists of America. Ultimately, the sources suggest that the state's political direction is instrumental in determining the broader trajectory of the Midwest and the next presidential election.

Check out our brand new show, ⁠Bedtime Horror Stories⁠ on Spotify and Apple Podcasts – no sound effects, just relaxing rain sounds to help you relax and fall asleep. On his first night working alone at a historic hotel, Trevor is handed a list of bizarre rules he assumes are nothing more than new-guy hazing. Then one mistake turns the quiet building into something impossible, and the guests begin changing in terrifying ways. By midnight, Trevor realizes the rules were never meant to protect the hotel—they were meant to keep something from getting out. Listen to the full story now with a 7-day FREE TRIAL of Dr. NoSleep Premium: ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/drnosleep⁠⁠ – Cancel anytime. No commitment. Huge thanks to our sponsors: BetterHelp: Sign up now and get 10% off at ⁠betterhelp.com/dns⁠. Shopify: You don't need anyone's approval to make a living. Build your own business with a free trial at shopify.com/dns Author:  Matt Doggett * * * CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content not limited to intense themes, strong language, and depictions of violence intended for adults. Parental guidance is strongly advised for children under the age of 18. Listener discretion is advised.  #drnosleep #scarystories #horrorstories #doctornosleep #creepypasta #horror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Stockholm Syndrome” is a term in pop psychology that's come to mean situations where hostages develop emotional bonds with their captors. But it comes from an actual hostage situation back in the 1970s, when a botched bank robbery in downtown Stockholm turned into a six-day long stand-off between the would-be robbers and police. Today, the bank is a hotel – and you can still see evidence of this incident inside. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Picture 100% occupancy on your busiest weekend of the year — then picture running out of towels. Rooms sit unsellable, guests grow furious, and the hotel writes refunds and credits just to get through the night. Bart Begley built Integrity Laundry Services so no hotel has to live through that scenario, and I went to Destin, Florida to see how. Under Bart's model, hotels don't own a single towel or sheet anymore — Integrity owns every piece of linen outright and delivers a fresh set the night before a hotel even needs it. His proprietary system pulls reservation data straight from a property's own systems to know exactly what a property needs and when. This tour covers: The Mardi Gras scramble that leaves guests without a room and hotels writing refunds and credits Why hotels no longer own their linens at all under this model, and what that eliminates from their budget How a proprietary system reads a hotel's reservations and restocks linen before anyone calls The water and utility numbers behind linen that arrives spotless and hospital-clean What happened across an entire holiday weekend at 100% occupancy — and how not one room came up short Want the weekly roundup of news, videos, and what you might've missed from #NoVacancyNews? Text HOTEL to 66866.

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This week, Microsoft is betting big on AI-driven cybersecurity, there's another sophisticated attack targeting Microsoft 365 users, VMware has lost yet another large customer, and we'll cover all of the latest enterprise IT news you need to know from the past week. Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/microsofts-ai-security-push-hotel-wi-fi-attacks-tpm-comes-to-kms/

This week, we'll travel to Paphos, a world heritage site made up of Roman villas, an archaeological park and the tomb of the kings. Come learn about the history and travel tips for visiting this incredible site. Tours, Hotels and more: https://plann.in/Nu2x4g  Travel Charger: https://amzn.to/4tvXP9v  ESim: https://drimsim.tpk.mx/7T27eEcf  Barvita (Code ABIGAILVACCA gets you 15% off your first order): https://barvita.co/?ref=ABIGAILVACCA Follow Global Treasures on Social Media and check out my blog: Blog: Globaltreasurestravel.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?tid=100093258132336 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@globaltreasurespodcast     *I may receive compensation for anything booked at no additional cost to you

On this week's Good Morning Hospitality, A Skift Podcast: Hotels Edition, Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk dig into four stories about where premium experience is being redefined across the industry.The conversation opens with a one-year check-in on what actually happened after Marriott International bought the citizenM hotels brand. The answer: 50% of CitizenM occupancy now comes from Marriott Bonvoy members and all of it is incremental demand. From there Sarah and Steve get into IHG Hotels & Resorts becoming the third major hotel group to launch AI search after Hilton and Marriott, with a detail every franchisee needs to hear: IHG is now asking hotel owners to upload floor plans, videos, and updated imagery or risk being invisible in AI-driven search. They also dig into why Travel + Leisure Co. paid $343 million for two timeshare companies and why the CFO said they bought the deals for 100,000 owners, not the resorts. And they close with Southwest Airlines signaling that lounges are coming, the latest step in the carrier's full premium pivot.This episode is presented by StayFi & Bilt. StayFi helps short-term rental operators build direct guest relationships through branded wifi portals, email marketing, and guest data tools. Visit https://lnkd.in/giZWR52y to learn more.And for hotels with restaurants and restaurant owners, Bilt Hospitality is finally here. Go to joinbilt.com/gmh to learn more.

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Investigative journalists ⁠⁠Mandy Matney⁠⁠ and ⁠Liz Farrell⁠⁠ and producer of journalism David Moses are recording near Washington, D.C. for a special episode on an explosive FOIA returned from Spartanburg PD. First, David opens with gratitude for the listeners who requested a GoFundMe and refused to let Mandy stand alone. Then we're examining the very relevant Spartanburg Police Report that Deborah Barbier filed claiming that a man stood up in the AC Hotel's lobby area, photographed her, “kept screaming her name” — and that “Mandy Matney” was somehow involved.  The report on the June 22, 2026 incident was released after Mandy's contempt order was issued and it is stunning: a search warrant, a thumb drive, an IT department, roughly four hours of hotel video — and a police lieutenant who wrote that he was “unable to locate the confrontation Mrs. Barbier advised”.   Mandy, Liz and David unpack what's in the report and what's very obviously not.   Join LUNASHARK Premium on Patreon Support Our Legal Defense GoFundMe: Help Journalist Mandy Matney Fight $176,500 Contempt Order Or support our reporting: ⁠https://lunashark.supercast.com/donations/new⁠ ☕ Cups Up! ⚖️ Lawyers & Judges: Send legal suggestions or offers for Pro Hac / Pro Bono representation to legal@lunasharkmedia.com Episode References Mandy joins Laura Richards on Crime Analyst Ep #357

Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa is the flagship hotel of the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. Opening in 2001, Grand Californian is the closest hotel to a Disney theme park, just steps away from Disney California Adventure Park and Downtown Disney District, or a brief walk to Disneyland Park. Inspired by the craftsmanship of California architecture and the natural beauty of the golden state, the Grand Californian Hotel offers spacious accommodations, luxurious amenities, fine dining, and more, with the quickest access you can get to both Disneyland Resort theme parks. In this episode, I'm joined by Philander Butler to discuss everything you need to know about this hotel, including the reasons you might want to stay here (despite competitive prices you can get at other hotels) and ways to make the most of your visit. Get ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, in-depth news analysis, and premium content at patreon.com/imaginationskyway. To plan a trip, be sure to work with KMV Travel.   View virtual room tours of Aulani: https://disneyvacationclub.disney.go.com/destinations/list/us-hawaii/aulani-hawaii/points-rooms   Read Matt's Imagineering column in WDW Magazine.   Imagination Skyway is a Disney Parks and Imagineering podcast. Episodes explore attraction design, recap Disney news, and dive into the stories behind the magic, including interviews with Disney Imagineers, Disney Legends, and other Disney creators. Not affiliated with or endorsed by The Walt Disney Company. Disney is a trademark of The Walt Disney Company.   Tag me and join the conversation below. Instagram: www.instagram.com/imaginationskyway Facebook: www.facebook.com/imaginationskyway YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@imaginationskyway Email: matthew.krul@imaginationskyway.com  How to Support the Show Share the podcast with your friends Rate and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Join our Patreon Group - https://www.patreon.com/imaginationskyway Enjoy the show!

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Jamie Caraher was recently recognized as one of Utah's CEOs of the Year. She runs Lodging Dynamics. Owners trust her with their #hotels. And she told me, on camera, that the moment she got the call, her first thought was: do I even deserve this? If you've ever sat in a leadership role and quietly waited for someone to figure out you don't belong there, this conversation is going to hit different. Jamie grew up in a family that couldn't afford to stay in the hotels she now runs, and she built her way up through jobs most people never think twice about. That climb left a mark on her that success hasn't erased, and she talks about it more openly than most CEOs ever would. Some of what pulled me in: The gut-check moment she had the second she found out she'd made the CEO of the Year list A decision she made to walk away from a company she swore she'd retire with A theory she has about trust that treats every owner relationship like a bank account you can overdraw Why growth, to her, has almost nothing to do with getting bigger What she's building inside her own company to make sure women in hospitality don't hit the ceiling she once saw A special thanks to our advertiser Actabl. Actabl gives you the power to profit. Visit them at Actabl.com. Want the weekly roundup of news, videos, and what you might've missed from #NoVacancyNews? Text HOTEL to 66866.

The hotel business apparently didn't get the memo that everything is supposed to be terrible. Consumers feel squeezed. Credit-card debt keeps climbing. Business travel remains soft. Hotel construction faces the same cost and financing challenges we've discussed for years. Yet hotels keep performing, people keep traveling and owners keep making deals. So what's actually holding this market together? I asked Bruce Ford, SVP at Lodging Econometrics, to help me make sense of it. We talked about why event travel continues to deliver, how hotels can offer deals without destroying their rates and why the biggest opportunity ahead may have less to do with building new hotels. One number caught my attention: Bruce expects the industry to renovate or convert between 325,000 and 375,000 rooms during each of the next couple of years. That could create a very different hotel investment market than many people expect, with major implications for owners, brands, management companies and industry suppliers. Watch my latest #NoVacancyNews conversation with Bruce to hear where he sees the hotel market heading next. Actabl gives you the power to profit. Visit Actabl.com. Want the weekly roundup of news, videos, and what you might've missed from #NoVacancyNews? Text HOTEL to 66866.

Kerri covers the disturbing true story of Roch Thériault and the Ant Hill Kids. The Canadian commune where a self-proclaimed prophet's control his followers which escalated into years of documented abuse and violence. It's a hard listen at times, but an important one about how isolation and manipulation let something so horrific go unchecked for so long. Donna's story takes us to the Grand Midway Hotel. This once-grand stopover has a past that includes fires, financial ruin, and a guest list that apparently never fully checked out. She'll get into the ghost tours, the reported sightings, and why paranormal investigators keep coming back for more. If you have any local true crime, local urban legend/lore, ghost stories.. we want them all!! We want to hear from YOU. Especially if you have any funny Ambien stories! Email us at aparanormalchicks@gmail.com Join The Creepinati @ www.patreon.com/theAPCpodcast Edited by Caden Baughman at Guestroom Studio https://www.gstrmstudio.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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What does it take to stop competing on price and start commanding attention? One word. Your core belief. In this episode of the Business of Story, host Park Howell sits down with Brian Burkhart, founder of Square Planet and one of America's top communication strategists, to reveal why most businesses become invisible commodities — and exactly what to do about it. Brian has spent decades helping Fortune 500 leaders, CEDx speakers, and senior executives find the single galvanizing word that transforms how teams align, how audiences feel, and how brands compete. His insight is simple and powerful: if you can't name what you stand for, you won't stand out. In this episode you'll discover: How to distill your core belief into one powerful word that galvanizes your entire organization Brian's 10-step ancient Stoic framework that works for any presentation, pitch, or keynote How to reverse-engineer your core beliefs directly from your daily actions Why your audience decides with feelings first — and how to make art that activates them The Mad Men "It's Toasted" moment that proves one idea beats every feature list Brian Burkhart defines art as "the unnecessary done on purpose to make someone feel." Sprinkles on cupcakes. Colorful hospital walls. Hotel turndown service. None of it is necessary. All of it creates enthrallment. And enthrallment is exactly what separates unforgettable brands from forgotten commodities. Whether you're preparing a Monday morning presentation, a keynote, or a company-wide initiative, this episode gives you the tools to find your North Star — and make it impossible to ignore. Guest: Brian Burkhart, Founder of Square Planet Contact: info@squareplanet.com Free 45-minute consultation: mention the Business of Story Host: Park Howell, Founder of the Business of Story and creator of the StoryCycle System™ Learn more: businessofstory.com

Rob and Teresa Heckenlively never set out to own a haunted hotel. During a family vacation to Osceola, Missouri, they called a realtor simply because they wanted to see inside the long-vacant Commercial Hotel. They weren't looking to buy a historic landmark—but by the end of the tour, that's exactly what they wanted to do.Built in 1867 after the Civil War's Sacking of Osceola destroyed an earlier hotel on the property, the Commercial Hotel has welcomed famous guests including President Harry Truman and brothers Jesse and Frank James. Today, many believe not every guest has ever truly checked out.As Rob and Teresa began bringing the historic hotel back to life, they discovered they weren't the only ones invested in its future. Before the restoration was even complete, Rob had an encounter so unsettling it kept him away from the hotel for months. Since then, guests have reported heavy footsteps, voices in empty hallways, shadow figures, and other unexplained encounters that continue to fuel the hotel's haunted reputation.Today on The Grave Talks, Rob and Teresa share the remarkable story of rescuing the Commercial Hotel—and what it's like living with whatever may have never left.For more information, just search “Haunted Commercial Hotel” on Facebook.#TheGraveTalks #HauntedCommercialHotel #OsceolaMissouri #HauntedHotel #MissouriHauntings #GhostStories #ParanormalPodcast #HistoricHotels #HauntedHistory #ParanormalInvestigationLove real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

Alan Philps tells of Nadia, a translator at the Metropol Hotel who became a "secret dissident" after losing faith in Stalinism during the purges. She trusted Australian journalist Godfrey Blunden, believing him to be more reliable than "snobbish" British or career-driven American reporters. She shared her true, dangerous views with him and even took him to visit private Soviet homes, which was strictly forbidden. However, Blunden betrayed her by publishing a novel that thinly disguised her identity and the locations she had shown him. This led to Nadia's arrest in 1948 and an eight-year sentence in the Gulag, where she faced starvation. Her husband and daughter were also broken by the system. Nadia eventually survived, moving to Israel in the 1970s. Philps notes that her grandson is now a professor in Jerusalem, offering a rare "happy ending" amidst the broader tragedy of Soviet brutality. (3)1906

Jeff Bliss notes the Oakland Athletics are preparing for a move to Las Vegas, with high-profile investor Mark Cubanjoining as a minority owner to boost the franchise's profile. Development plans include a unique heart-shaped hotel on a previously failed ferris wheel site near the future stadium. Meanwhile, Hollywood faces "creative destruction" as Pixarinitiates layoffs despite box office success. Additionally, location shoot bookings in Los Angeles have dropped 13%, signaling a shift in the film industry. (2)1908 MAIN ST LA