How business travelers spend free time on the road During their waking hours, business travelers frequent the hotel restaurant or bar with colleagues more than other activities. Aside from sleeping, which, not surprisingly, is the activity that occupies the largest share of travelers’ time at a hotel, hanging out at the hotel bar or restaurant … Read more
The growth of food waste consciousness, mini-meals, gluten-free products and mainstream veganism top the health trends expected to make headlines in 2013, according to a second annual forecast by a leading national research group studying health-related attitudes and behavior in America. The Values Institute at DGWB, a social science research entity based in Santa Ana, … Read more
Why do we break our New Year’s resolutions? We are three times more likely to achieve our New Year’s resolutions if you do one thing: stick with it for the first 30 days, says a new study.The survey was conducted by global research firm Kelton on behalf of self-discipline expert Rory Vaden , author of … Read more
Italy ranks No. 1 on America’s 2013 Travel Wish List Italy conjures up images of romance, history and some of the finest food and wine in the world. It’s no wonder is ranks No. 1 Fly.com airfare search engine’s inaugural America’s 2013 Travel Wish List, which identifies America’s most desired destinations for the new year. … Read more
Friends of the Earth releases 2012 Cruise Ship Report Card Cruise sewage: What goes in must come out. The enormous amounts of food and drink consumed on cruise ships, along with water from laundry, pool, medical facilities, photo labs, spas, and dry cleaning stations, has to go somewhere. At sea, what you flush down the … Read more
SpaFinder Wellness Previews Top 10 Spa and Wellness Trends for 2013 SpaFinder Wellness discovery engine revealed a preview of its 10th annual Trends Report, which forecasts top trends that will impact the spa and wellness industry. The in-depth report on 10th annual forecast will be released January 15. The forecast is based on ongoing … Read more