lodging

Lodging generally refers to travelers sleeping accommodations. This may be a hotel, motel, campground, hostel or bed and breakfast. Lodging is broader term than hotel or resort but generally implies a more creative use of the term accommodation. Lodging could include a log ski resort or a pitched tent in the National Forest. The lodging industry in the US took a serious downturn in 2008 and it appears that industry experts are not predicting an upturn until the first quarter of 2011. The good news for travelers is that room rates may continue to decline as lodging managers and chains scramble to attract more visitors.

Lodging blogs offer a wide variety of information from industry trends and news releases to lodging offers and new facility openings. One of the rising stars in the lodging industry is Minnesota. The Explore Minnesota blog offers interesting information on local lodging opportunities.

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• Discover The Beauty of Sicily At Antica Badia Relais Hotel

  
  stupidDOPE.com | Digital Lifestyle magazine — Authority: 161
  There are plenty of things to see and do in Italy. The Antica Badia Relais Hotel is the perfect place to enjoy vacation and the history of Italy at the same time. Antica Badia is a loose translation of “ancient abbey”, which lets visitors know how much of an ancient destination it is. The beautiful design and ...
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• The CoStar Watch List Newsletter for May 9 – May 19

  
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  This Week’s Top Stories Multifamily GSE Lending Reform: Potentially Disruptive and Inherently Valueless “Borrowers would face higher borrowing costs and more variability in the price and availability of credit , with the greatest adverse impact likely to fall on low- … Related posts: The CoStar ...
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• {bucket list} Tracking Mountain Gorillas in Rwanda

  
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  A few years ago I had one of the most incredible travel experiences I have had so far – two days of tracking the mountain gorillas in Rwanda. I am probably not skilled enough as a writer to describe how moving and unbelievable the experience was, but I will try. I’m not sure why it has taken me so long to ...
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• Psychological influence of rich media content on travelers

  
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  The fact that traveling stimulates the visual senses, pre-travel visual engagement is a major strategic concern for savvy marketers. Capturing the imagination of a potential tourist starts with a visual engagement agenda.This presentation captures the influence of rich media on the Travel & Tourism segment ...
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• Virtual Program Empowers UCF Rosen College’s Future Hotel Leaders

  
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  The University of Central Florida’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management recently gave new meaning to the term “on-the-job training,” as 20 undergraduate students virtually stepped into the role of a hotel general manager, using the latest technology in hospitality education. During a three-week pilot ...
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• Two Five Star Options in Tallinn Estonia: Raddison Blu & Swissotel

  
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  During my recent stay in Tallinn Estonia, I stayed at the Telegraaf Hotel and the Hotel Schlossle (see our write-ups on both, which we give a two thumbs up to and would definitely stay there again). In addition the facilities being top notch, the service was incredible at both properties.Two additional ...
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• This Saturday, May 11: 35th Annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk

  
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  The Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association invites you to walk for Hawaii non-profit charities in the 2013 Visitor Industry Charity Walk . Participants will start at War Memorial Soccer Field, walk 3.1 miles through Keopuolani down Ka’ahumanu Avenue and end up back at the starting point. Eleven stations will ...
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• Mama’s day weekend in SLO

  
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  Mothers day is Sunday May 12… next weekend !!! What’s cooking for Mothers Day?  Why not take your mom to dog friendly SLO for a week or the weekend? San Luis Obispo County Has Tons of Dog Friendly Places to Explore San Luis Obispo is located midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, and a few hours south ...
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• How to Get a Free Hotel Upgrade

  
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  Getting a great deal can make you feel richer, more attractive, and cooler than your friends who pay more. It’s not always easy to swing a discount or upgrade, but with a little luck and charm, you can almost always get hooked up with some free perks. Do Your Research Before Booking Find cheap hotels [...] The post ...
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• California dog friendly

  
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  Dogfriendly.com has announced its 2013 list of the Top 200 Dog-Friendly Places in the United States.  The list is broken down by state. …California has more dog-friendly destinations than any other state, with more than 21 destinations on its list,  according to the list published by DogFriendly.com . (Cici ...
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• Disneys Art of Animation Hotel An Adventure In Itself!

  
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  As you may already know, Im not the first one to scream "Lets Go Visit The Mouse!", but a few weeks ago the Mrs and I headed out on an adventure and didnt really know where we would end up. We started heading South, and discovered India Fest, Checkout Vero Beach, but ultimately wound up in the Mouses back yard.  ...
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• SLO has gone to the dogs…

  
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  Cici got to travel on a Tiki tour boat and see/hear the sea otters, seals and seal lions in Morro Bay.  She kept looking around and sniffing for fish. And we met a chi-wow-wow named Lillie who out-diva’d my polka dot princess.  Seriously this tiny pup has x-ray eyes, follows her guardian man Leslie wherever he ...
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• Taking Frugal Road Trips (Even When Gas Prices Are High)

  
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  Vacation season is fast approaching — and it’s time for you to solidify your plans. If you’re looking for an adventure outside of a resort or your Aunt Em’s farm, consider a road trip. Not only will you get to spend lots of quality time with your trip mates (for better or worse), but you’ll have incredible ...
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• A camping holiday without the tent

  
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  Consideration was received for the editing and publishing of this article Some people are born to camp and have nothing but enthusiasm for nights under the stars and in their tents. But what happens when you and your kids love the great outdoors but your partner in life doesn’t? The answer – as with many ...
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• Need a Vacation? Here is Your Chance to Win a Weekend Getaway with Omni Hotels & Resorts

  
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  As I am typing this post the heater just turned on in my house! As you can see in the picture above it is still pretty chilly here in the Seattle area. Although today we are blessed with the sun…
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• House Sitting – A Beginner’s Guide

  
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  House sitting is a very simple concept: homeowners (and often pet owners as well) invite somebody to live in their home and look after it while they’re away. In the past, most house sitting was done by ‘house sitting agencies’ which charge a daily fee for looking after houses with additional fees for any other ...
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• From survivor to five stars, Isla Palenque, what a difference in two years

  
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  In June of 2011 Mayra and I visited Isla Palanque. At that time in a post , I described the vision of the developer and called it “survivor for the jet set”. We were invited to return this past weekend to see the changes made in two years. I am pleased to say Isla Palanque is still almost all a nature preserve ...
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• WordPress Themes and Bed and Breakfasts

  
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  About a week ago, WordPress.com released a theme specifically geared towards Lodging http://theme.wordpress.com/themes/stay/ . Since then I have received over a dozen emails from innkeepers asking what I thought about it for use for a B&B website, so thought I may as well share what I had shared with the ...
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• Explore Wrangell-St. Elias National Park: America’s largest!

  
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  Plan your trip to McCarthy/Kennicott in the heart of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, America’s largest park! Choose from great deals and new activities this year, including a ZIP LINE from Alaska Boreal Canopy Adventures! Your zipline adventure begins on the  Nizina Road to the Canopy Welcome Center. This road ...
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• Early Roadside Memories

  
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  Warm spring days bring bare feet, ice cream, sunshine, frisbees, open windows, good moods, bustling downtowns coming back to life, patio tables, sidewalk cafes, festivals and the desire for adventure. The best and easiest way to get somewhere in the USA tends to be via automobile. Road trips, maps, coffee, cameras, ...
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