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In a cutthroat market, to keep going - every business needs to have a competitive edge over contenders. The scenario in the Hospitality and tourism sector is nothing different, where lot of players can be seen battling for customers and for the bigger market share. Unlike before, with too many Hotels around competing with each other, the customers have a lot on platter to choose from and almost everyone today has the tendency to select nothing but the best service providers in the market. Price was, has been and would always be a prime concern for customers. Earlier when the choices were limited (in terms of service providers), the customers had no option than going for whatever they used to get in the market at the FIXED price asked by the suppliers. However, with the change in market scenario and entry of new players (and the trend is continuing), the customers have the power and they are the ones that have the final say in everything. In such a scenario (in an exclusive buyer's market), it becomes imperative for Hotels (companies) to be flexible in/with their approach towards customers. Irrespective of income group or standard of living, every customer has concerns about pricing. Who does not like best deals in anything? The customers would always look for highest quality products/services that come with the best price tag. The Hotels that befit the requirement of customers with respect to quality and pricing have fair chance of winning them, at the first place. In order to price better and win customers to their business, the Hotels need to know what their competitors are doing and what their pricing or customer strategies are. Watching and following business rivals is very important, because if both (hotels) are offering similar quality services and if one has a better pricing then customers would go with that supplier where they are getting better deals. Hence, to avoid losing customers to business rivals, hotels need to stay ahead of competitors and t

Sri Lanka is a beautiful tiny island located in the Indian Ocean in Southern Asia, Sri Lanka is a land faced with many environmental challenges, including deforestation and the erosion of coasts due to mining. In addition to these issues, the CIA World Factbook reports that the wildlife is threatened by poachers, pollution and the expansion of urban areas. Slender Loris The slender Loris has extremely thin arms and legs. Its face is dominated by huge round eyes which give it excellent night vision and enable it to hunt for insects during the night. Populations of this small primate are declining because their forest habitats are being destroyed for logging, agriculture and development. The Lorisidae comprises the African angwantibos and pottos and the Asian lorises. These species are thought to share a common ancestor with the bushbabies of Africa (the Galagidae) and the lemurs of Madagascar. The fossil record of the lorids extends back to the Early Miocene (20 million years ago). In the past there has been considerable confusion over slender loris classification. Most authorities now recognize two species of slender loris: Loris tardigradus (with 2 subspecies, both occurring in Sri Lanka) and Loris lydekkerianus (with 4 subspecies, occurring in both India and Sri Lanka). The name slender loris derived from its slender arms and legs. L. tardigradus is smaller than its relative the grey slender loris (L. lydekkerianus). Its small face is dominated by huge round eyes and prominent ears, which are thin, rounded and hairless at the edges. The soft dense fur is a grey or reddish-brown color on the back, depending on the subspecies. The underside is whitish-grey. The species has no tail. The highland slender loris (L. t. nycticeboides) has shorter, thicker limbs relative to body length, a larger head, and thicker fur which completely cover the ears. It superficially resembles the Asian slow loris (Nycticebus coucang). This species is among the most social

"A home where you treat your friends like family and your family like friends" A homestay is similar in concept to that of a bed and breakfast. Guests stay here just like they live in their homes. Nowadays, most of the homestays provide their guests with just as much comfort as any decent hotel. Homestays are considered to be more spacious because you get access not just the room but common areas of the house as well. Interestingly, there are no hidden costs which makes it a more cost-effective option. We get a plethora of options if you can put a hand on cooking as there is direct access to the kitchen or kitchenette. This is like a heaven for travelers who only eat home-made food. Listings, especially on Eden Homestay, are relatively economical than majority of hotels when compared head to head inclusive of their business and tourism appeal. Experienced voyagers may likewise prefer homestays during their scheduled trip. Length of stay changes from one night to a month or can be extended for even a longer period. Hosts are open to welcoming and give an agreeable, present-day home understanding. Eden Homestay Our platform offers a wide range of stay options enabled with essential facilities and amenities to meet the industry standards for travelers looking for local culture and lifestyle, home-prepared nourishment, experience an alternate accommodation which they can experience with bliss. Recommended homestays on our platform will have the "Featured" badge that will have the highest level of eligibility criteria to match even the international guests' expectations. Apart from being traveler-friendly accommodation where guests visit another person's house it also can be referred to as family-friendly accommodation. Our hosts treat their guests as an ultimate priority because "Guest is like a god to us" in our India where there is much happiness for travel and tourism. Homestays like ours are extraordinary for solo female explorers as you'll

DAVID KONG, THE recently retired CEO of Best Western Hotel Group, has launched DEI Advisors, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping women and other minority groups to achieve their career aspirations. Specifically, it plans to close the diversity gap that still exists on the upper, leadership levels of the hospitality industry. Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, DEI Advisors will conduct a series of interviews with industry leaders with the intent of sharing inspiration and guidance to help individuals navigate their careers. The interviews will teach how to overcome conscious and unconscious bias, seek advancement, face structural barriers successfully, establish networks, advocates and mentors and better integrate their work life and personal life. "I formed DEI Advisors as a non-profit organization to collect and share insights and learnings from industry leaders," said Kong, who is DEI Advisors principal and founder. "While many companies are doing wonderful work in the areas of DEI, individuals must also be responsible, and feel empowered, for their own personal growth and career aspirations. Essentially, we're aiming to prepare future leaders in the industry for the driver seat of their own journey, where they get to truly help create and advocate for their own destiny."

The Rwandan cultural immersion summer party tour, a 10-day Rwanda tour program from July 24- August 1, 2020, will take young people from everywhere around the world to Rwanda. This program will allow young people to experience local culture, foods and interact with the locals. Unmissable moments are easy to miss!!! Tell your friends to tell their friends there is a 10-Day vibrant summer party tour organized in Rwanda. This event will take place from July 24th- August 1st, 2020. From the bustling Kigali City through Akagera National Park rich in Wildlife to Gisenyi, the famous beauty spot of Rwanda, take part in the day and nightlife of Rwanda, meet people in their community, learn their culture, speak their language, eat their food and party with them.

HOSPITALITY RESEARCH FIRM Knowland recently launched the Knowland Certification Program. The program offers three certification credentials aimed at enabling hotel sales professionals to enhance their skills, elevate their professional profiles and demonstrate proficiency in management, Knowland said in a statement. "Today's data-driven solutions require hoteliers and software companies to work together to ensure software investments are being used to their fullest potential," said Jessica Carey, VP customer operations, Knowland. "Knowland is a vital sales skill and a must-have expertise for today's sales teams; therefore, having a certification program advances our efforts to demonstrate that sales teams are comfortable and knowledgeable in all aspects of the platform and can prove that knowledge." Sales professionals who come to the table with verifiable experience can advance their careers by documenting their skills and efficiently communicating that value to current or potential employers, Knowland said. The program provides three credential levels: Certified Knowland Sales Leader Professional, Certified Knowland Power User Professional and Certified Knowland Revenue Leader Professional (launching in 2024).

THE AMERICAN FRANCHISE business model is in trouble, according to a recent survey commissioned by AAHOA. The survey was inspired by a webinar AAHOA co-sponsored to gather public comment on the state of franchising for the Federal Trade Commission. The survey found that only 5 percent of the franchisee respondents are satisfied that their current franchise agreements provide fair terms representing a balanced relationship between themselves and their franchiser. Also, 72.6 percent of respondents would "possibly" or "probably" terminate their current franchised business within the next year if they could do so without penalty. "Franchising is in dire straits unless changes are made," said Laura Lee Blake, AAHOA president and CEO. "Franchising is still a powerful tool for economic mobility for America's small-business owners, including AAHOA Members. But franchising only works when both franchisors and franchisees are committed to its success, which requires transparency, fairness, and sustainable business practices. As this survey shows, there is much room for improvement when it comes to relationships that allow our small-business owners to thrive." Blake recently wrote an editorial supporting AAHOA's 12 Points of Fair Franchising and its promotion of a proposed New Jersey law that would reform that state's franchising regulations in ways similar to the 12 points. Several large hotel companies, including Choice Hotels International and Marriott International, protested AAHOA's recent annual convention in protest to its position on franchise reform The survey was conducted among owners of hotels, restaurants, retail stores and other small businesses that had participated in the FTC webinar. It was co-sponsored by the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers, and the Coalition of Franchisee Associations, conducted the survey after a recent webinar with FTC Chair Lina Khan. The FTC is soliciting comments through June 8 about

AT 1 A.M. SATURDAY, Paresh Desai and his family were safe in bed in their apartments at the Cardinal Motel in Mayfield, Kentucky, where they had lived for 22 years. One hour later, they were fighting for their lives as a historic system of tornadoes tore the roof off the entire building. The storm, now believed to have killed 88 people across five states according to media reports, came without warning, Desai said. He was with his wife, Mitali, who is seven months pregnant, their 16-year-old daughter and his mother and father, both in their 70s. It came out of the dark Around 1:30 a.m., Desai received an alert for the severe weather, so he woke up and began watching as the storm worsened. Then he went to wake the others, starting with his wife. "As soon as my wife stood up and we tried to get my daughter from the room, the roof was gone," he said. The hotel's windows also blew out as rain began pouring in. Desai's parents were calling from the other room where the roof remained partially intact.

Travelling is a gene within some that began with the rocking of the cradle. Their soul searches for new destinations to unwind and rejuvenate their energies that are often disrupted because of the chaotic urban life and hectic work life and stressed targets. Travelling is a sense of achievement for those who have a calling to tour and travel on trips where nature speaks in frequencies of harmony that re-energises their inner child to spread their wings and lighten.

AAHOA's "HYPE OWNERSHIP-Helping Young Professionals Evolve" conference held recently in New Orleans attracted around 200 members. The event focused on fostering the growth of new hospitality industry professionals, offering educational opportunities like panel discussions, roundtables and keynotes to equip emerging hotel owners with the tools for success, AAHOA said in a statement. "The HYPE Conference allowed us to hear first-hand from our young members about their ideas and concerns regarding the future of our industry," said Tanmay Patel, young professional director for AAHOA's Western Division. "It was enlightening to hear from so many young people about their hopes and dreams for taking the work started by their parents, in many cases, and how they hope to better position the industry for future success." "The feedback we received from attendees and the interaction we saw illustrates there is a great need for our industry to nurture our connection to future leaders," said Dylan Patel, Young Professional Director Eastern Division. "Their commitment to elevate the industry to new heights is evident."

Jobs Abroad, Work Abroad, International Jobs Online - Nowadays, people are having problems to be employed in a company that can give them the benefits they want. Well, we have good news for you! There are plenty of job opportunities for you in Axiom Telecom! The company was founded by Faisal Al Bannai, an Emirati entrepreneur. The mission of this prestigious enterprise is to endlessly innovate to be the best destination for their partners and customers. Their vision is to provide service for mobility products and solutions that improve the quality of life for their customers. The goal of this establishment is to revolutionize the industry.The company thinks that there is a better way to trade and distribute mobile devices and accessories, so they decided to modernize the trade industry.The company started to operate in the year of 1997.

Bangalore is the Hifi metropolitan city in India. Here every one is comfortable with the technologies to makes their life simple and easier. Tejas Tours and Travels from Bangalore add GPRS - Vehicle Tracking system facility in their entire transport vehicle. Why Vehicle Tracking System A small hardware device mounted inside the Tejas car, bus,TT, mini bus. The device is actually connected with GPS and wireless communication capabilities that transfers all relevant information from vehicle to the fleet management center. It gives you straight answers to the questions like: 1. Where did the vehicle drive? 2. Where did it stop ? 3. How fast did it drive ? 4. Over speed ? 5. How many kilometers did it make? For more information visit our tejas travels website

Bangalore is the Hifi metropolitan city in India. Here every one is comfortable with the technologies to makes their life simple and easier. Tejas Tours and Travels from Bangalore add GPRS - Vehicle Tracking system facility in their entire transport vehicle. Why Vehicle Tracking System A small hardware device mounted inside the Tejas car, bus,TT, mini bus. The device is actually connected with GPS and wireless communication capabilities that transfers all relevant information from vehicle to the fleet management center. It gives you straight answers to the questions like: 1. Where did the vehicle drive? 2. Where did it stop ? 3. How fast did it drive ? 4. Over speed ? 5. How many kilometers did it make? For more information visit our tejas travels website

For adventure lovers, trekking is the most important part of their life. They visit many parts of the world for trekking with their partners. For the people who want to experience trekking in Asia, Nepal is the best place.

For adventure lovers, trekking is the most important part of their life. They visit many parts of the world for trekking with their partners. For the people who want to experience trekking in Asia, Nepal is the best place.

Animals in Japan have their own characteristics. Even, some of them can only be found in Japan. Therefore, don't ever miss the opportunity to be a witness of remarkable Japan, not only their tourism objects, but also their animals. So, what are they? Here are five animals that you can find in Japan. They are cute and you will be pleased to be with them, take a picture, or even play with them.

Jobs Abroad, Work Abroad, International Jobs Online - Guess was established by the Marciano Brothers, who left the south of France just to reach their American dream. It is an American clothing brand and retailer. Aside from clothing for men and women, it also markets other fashion accessories such as jewelry, perfumes, fashion accessories, and shoes. One of their initial designs was a stonewashed, slim-fitting jean, the 3-zip Marilyn. The first Department Store that welcomes the brand by ordering a dozen pairs of jeans was Bloomingdale. The jeans were all bought in just hours. It was the start of their success.

A kind of accommodation that could be the best alternative is a homestay. Homestay, as it says, implies staying at a home for your scheduled trip. This is certainly not an extravagant slogan of an inn. You are truly going to remain at somebody's home and to remain as neighborhood. Individuals still could feel simple and safe regarding remaining indiscriminately place. When you are staying at a homestay, your experience will be completely extraordinary and remarkable. You will most likely observe India and its way of life from an out and out alternate point of view. If you are a traveler, you must have visited several places and stayed at numerous hotels. After staying at a long list of hotels do you feel that all of them look and feel like the same? Do you feel that you cannot actually distinguish between the places of your visit if you just look at the pictures of your hotel room? If yes, then Homestays is your true pick. Homestay allows you to live in a house and get homemade food. Indian culture is an epitome of family unity. HomeStay at rural areas or at urban areas, Standard facilities and luxuries are provided like our own home! Homestay Feelings are like famous in giving you a casual and free environment. Homestays arrange different fun activities for you with which you could feel home away from home. Family bonds you create during your stay will give you friends for a lifetime. Indian Culture is truly multi-faceted. A homestay feeling is the closest you can be to the culture and roots of this magnificent country. Staying a feeling will enable you to witness festivals, traditions, ceremonies, and events as they are. While staying in a Homestay, the feeling of home away from home arises. India is where visitors are treated as Gods. It is this way of thinking of Indian custom that inns, regardless of how huge or little, neglect to exemplify. Notwithstanding, this is particularly valid for spending lodgings or convenience in India. In their endeavors t

The "Home like" feel can only be filled at just another home. The guests can go in search of this feeling anywhere but just can never be found in a hotel stay or fancy cab rides to explore the city. This gives homestay owners a good opportunity to provide local experience to their guests. Giving guests the exact feel of home, just like the way they felt back at their house miles away, but of course, with a touch of travelogue can make their stay happy and enjoyable. As a homestay owner, here are a few tips to make your homestay "Lit" for your visitors.