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Connecticut is a small one among United States. This state has lots of things to offer visitors in terms of peaceful nature and the long-time history to share with tourists. Things to do in Connecticut are fulfilled with the beautiful coastline, offshore islets of Long Island Sound as well as many outdoor recreations such as boating adventures, fishing outings and other water sports.

Jennifer Stilwell is the new vice president of marketing for auroHOTELS, led by D.J. Rama as president and CEO. Previously, she served as chief marketing officer for VisitGreenvilleSC, the destination marketing organization for Greenville, South Carolina, where auroHOTELS is based. Prior to VisitGreenvilleSC, Stilwell led tourism brand marketing for Leslie Advertising, handling accounts such as the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism. She also worked for New York ad agency Warren/Kremer representing NYCVB, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, La Cabana in Aruba and Club Med. A native of New Jersey, Stilwell graduated from Rollins College. While at VisitGreenvilleSC, where she also served as executive vice president and chief strategic officer, she directed and launched the "yeahTHATgreenville" rebranding campaign for the city.

The Best Western Shackleford is open in Little Rock, Arkansas, following a $1 million renovation. The 60-key hotel on Shackleford Road is owned by Rahul Patel. "We are excited to welcome guests at our newly renovated property while they discover Arkansas' capital city," Patel said. "The updates ensure our guests find a comfortable place to relax after days exploring our lively downtown, known for its thriving arts and music scene and a range of attractions suitable for all ages." Several rooms in the hotel are designed in a suite-style with king-sized beds and hot tubs. Amenities include a renovated 24-hour fitness center, indoor swimming pool and a 700 square-foot meeting space. The vicinity offers a range of attractions including Little Rock Zoo, Wildwood Park for the Arts, Arkansas State Capitol, Big Dam Bridge, Museum of Discovery, Heifer Village and Urban Farm, Pinnacle Mountain State Park and various dining options, shopping centers, educational facilities, recreational centers and transportation hubs.

FOUR HOTELS HAVE converted to the AmeriVu brand founded in 2015 by Wisconsin hotelier Nick Rai. Amerivu is now part of Atlanta-based Hospitality Lodging Systems. The 51-room AmeriVu Inn & Suites in Cisago City, Minnesota, is a conversion from a Comfort Inn. Nearby attractions include Bloom Lake Barn wedding venue, Wild Mountain Ski Area, Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area, Cedar Lake Speedway and Somerset Amphitheater. Amenities include an indoor heated pool with hot tub and is ADA accessible. "In the post-COVID environment, hotel owners don't want to work hard to recover and rebound, just so they can send bigger checks to their brand," said Doug Collins, Chairman and CEO of HLS. "Instead, more owners are deciding to work smarter - by switching to a brand that keeps hard-earned money in their pocket." In 2017, Rai opened the 40-room AmeriVu Hotel in Cumberland, Wisconsin, the 42-room AmeriVu in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, and two other conversions.

According to many people, Panama City Beach is truly a paradise for tourism due to the beautiful white sand and green jade waters. Known as "The World's Most Beautiful Beaches" and the most popular destination in Florida, there has been certain entertainment of things to do in Panama City Beach. This is the best place to avoid the coldness and wetness of the climate in your own places. From recreational activities to famous attractions, restaurants and world-class events (such as Seabreeze Jazz Festival, Thunder Beach, New Year's Eve Beach Ball Drop and etc.), Panama City Beach will not let you down.

ONE IN EIGHT new jobs created over the next nine years will be in the hospitality and leisure sector, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The U.S. hospitality industry is projected to add about 822,700 jobs between 2023 and 2033. This growth marks the third-largest increase among all major sectors, following business services and healthcare and social assistance. "As of 2023, leisure and hospitality recovered all jobs lost during the pandemic in 2020," BLS stated in a blog post. "Employment is projected to grow from 16.6 million today to 17.4 million by 2033. The sector comprises three main industries: accommodation; food service and drinking places; and arts, entertainment, and recreation."

Red Roof Inn Stroudsburg in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, is now open. The owner, 100 Park Ave LLC, led by Urvish Shah, recently invested $500,000 in renovations for the 58-room property situated near the Pocono Mountains. The pet-friendly hotel is in Stroudsburg's entertainment district, close to Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Camelback Ski Resort, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Lafayette College, Pocono International Raceway and Jack Frost Ski Resort. Lehigh Valley International Airport is nearby. Two other Red Roof properties recently opened: Red Roof Inn Charlotte-Airport in Charlotte, North Carolina, owned by Shree Shradhaa Saburi LLC, led by Kiran Patel, and Red Roof Inn Doswell-Kings Dominion in Doswell, Virginia, owned by SJ Hotel LLC, led by Nilang Maniarah.

A JOINT VENTURE between U.S. investment firms KKR and The Baupost Group recently acquired 33 Marriott International hotels in the United Kingdom from a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. Amante Capital, KKR's European hospitality platform, will manage the joint venture, with the properties remaining Marriott-branded, the companies said in a joint statement. The financial details of the deal remain undisclosed, but a Green Street News report estimated the transaction at around $1.16 billion or £900 million. The portfolio includes 33 full-service Marriott and Delta Hotels by Marriott in London and key regional cities such as Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds and Liverpool, the statement said. The 6,500-key portfolio, recently refurbished, features amenities for business and leisure, including conference venues, event spaces, golf and recreation facilities. The investment is part of KKR's European real estate strategy.

The Best Western Plus Magnolia Inn & Suites is now open in Cleveland, Tennessee. The recently renovated 87-room hotel, owned by Jay Patel, is near the Ocoee River which offers recreational activities, such as white-water rafting, swimming, fishing and boating. Also nearby is the national headquarters of Church of God, national headquarters of Life Care Centers of America, a Whirlpool Corp. manufacturing plant, the Wacker Chemical Co. plant and Cleveland State Community College. Amenities include a fitness center, outdoor pool and meeting space to accommodate up to 30 people. "The Best Western brand is known for its 75-year legacy of offering the highest degree of hospitality and unmatched value, and we are proud to be one of its newest members," Patel said. "Our newly-renovated hotel, combined with our exceptional service and outstanding amenities, will exceed guest expectations as they experience all a Best Western Plus hotel has to offer, whether for work or play." In early May, the Best Western Plus Orlando East-UCF Area in Orlando, owned by PRM Hotels led by Ishwar Naran as president and CEO, opened in Orlando. The newly renovated 70-room hotel is near the University of Central Florida and other local colleges, including Strayer University Orlando East Campus and Valencia College East Campus.

Red Roof Inn Del Rio in Del Rio, Texas, is now open after a $2 million renovation. The 100-room property is owned by Del Hospitality, led by Timirkumar Patel. The hotel is near downtown Del Rio, Laughlin Air Force Base, Val Verde Regional Medical Center, Amistad National Recreation Area, Plaza Del Sol Mall, Whitehead Memorial Museum, Val Verde Winery, Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site, San Felipe Natural Spring Park and San Felipe Springs Golf Course. Del Rio International Airport also is nearby. The pet-friendly hotel has a year-round outdoor pool and participates in RediRewards and Red Roof's RediClean program for guest and staff safety.

Popular ski vacation activities such as skiing and snowboarding are not only for adults who have already undergone countless training on the slope. These sports are for everyone else who want to have fun in snowcapped mountains.

The Boston Red Sox and Fenway recreation area became my reason to spend an end of the week in the Boston place. Today's best bet for resort bookings are the do-it-yourself websites, of course. Choose your appearance and leaving schedules and basically surf through the available options.

Experience the thrill and excitement of an aerial journey with tandem paragliding at Taucho. Relish the beauty of Taucho from a height of 700m. Book your flight today.

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Enjoy paragliding tandem flights by Kangaroo Tandem in the beautiful town of Taucho sporting surreal views and makes your paragliding experience memorable.

Tandem flight from Taucho sails you through the phenomenal views of the town. Create everlasting memories of your aerial journey with Kangaroo Tandem.

Short Annapurna base camp by Alpine Ramble is one of the most fascinating trekking trails in the Annapurna massif as it brings you to the base camp to some of the world's highest peaks around