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Post-pandemic romance travel is booming, and evolving, as travelers place more value on spending time together and are no longer waiting for milestone moments to get away with loved ones.
A 2023 Deloitte holiday travel study found that romance and quality time with a partner or spouse outpaced revenge travel as a travel motivator, something echoed by romance travel specialists who experienced a surge in 2023 bookings.
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Many people flying with American Airlines will have to fork over more money to check their bags.
The Texas-based airline on Tuesday unveiled increases in fees many customers will have to pay for first and second checked bags that went into effect. Previously, the checked bag fee for domestic flights was a flat $30 at the counter and online. American upped how much it charges for a first bag checked at airport counters from $30 to $40. Fees for bags checked online increased to $35. The cost of all second bags is $45 for domestic flights, up from $40.
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The journey toward creating belonging at meetings and events need not be complicated. Small steps can be taken that will lead you on your way...
Belonging has nuanced meanings. What does it mean to these two industry pros?
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Airbnb Co-Hosting Services
Airbnb is looking to expand co-hosting, which some homeowners use to manage their listings if they don’t want to do it themselves, or if they don’t live in the area. Co-hosts can greet guests when they arrive, as well as handle issues and any inquiries that arise during the stay. Airbnb plans to connect hosts to co-hosts, Mertz said.
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AI could not only reduce the number of jobs, but it has already begun to change the way existing jobs are done by handling tasks such as guest check-ins, customer inquiries and the like. For that reason, in the hospitality industry of the future, rather than people who interact with customers, the industry will need more data analysts, AI managers and people who can provide tech support. That’s because AI can perform routine and repetitive tasks, such as booking reservations and answering customer inquiries.
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Chosen Family brings together the work of three sets of emerging African American artists who are also close friends: Omari Jesse, Bria Edwards, and Olivia Bruce; Wesley Clark and Rodney (Buck!) Herring; Austin (Auz) Miles and Angelique Scott. Through their art, viewers are given an intimate look into their friendships which have grown and evolved over several years, some from childhood. They have developed their artistic practice, supported one another through triumphs and failures, and at times, have even been each other’s muses.
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Jump into spring with a little Cosplay Costume and some
animated magic. Return to the Publick Playhouse for our
second annual Royal Dress-up & Family Fun Day. Dress as
your favorite animated prince, princess, or other character
and join the fun with our real-life royal guests. Enjoy pictures
with a princess and a fun film day with family, friends, and the
community.
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Join the Prince George’s County Office of Human Rights and the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System in conversation with author María Alejandra Barrios Vélez.
Launching March 19, 2024, "The Waves Take You Home" is a heartfelt story about how the places we run from hold the answers to our deepest challenges, the death of her grandmother brings a young woman home, where she must face the past in order to become the heir of not just the family restaurant, but her own destiny.
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Montpelier Arts Center strives to foster a positive, creative
environment in which young and emerging artists realize their
full potential as creative individuals. Every year Montpelier
spotlights the talents of teen visual artists (ages 13-18) from
the Washington metropolitan area. Beginning in winter 2023,
interested teens may submit work for consideration online at
montpelierartscenter.submittable.com
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Working in varied mediums, printmaking allows Sharon Hart
Sefton to utilize both her love of drawing and painting. She
creates nature portraits of landscapes, plants, and animals
for which she has a deep appreciation. Some artworks in the
show are inspired by the Victorian poetry of Emily Dickinson.
You will see Dickinson's appreciation of botany and love of
gardening reflected in the exhibition.
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The wait is over and the springtime celebration of the season is here! Come to National Harbor's official participating event of the 2024 National Cherry Blossom Festival, Sakura Sunday.
Join us on Sunday, March 24th for a wide array of free cultural activities including an artisanal Japanese marketplace, cultural performances, culinary delights, a sake and beer garden and more!
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Born and raised in Washington, D.C., musician, vocalist, percussionist, and composer Akua Allrich attended Howard University where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Jazz Studies. Inspired by artists such as Nina Simone and Miriam Makeba, Allrich often infuses her work with elements of African genres and American soul. She sings
in the many languages of contemporary jazz, including Zulu, Xhosa, Portuguese, French, Spanish, and English. Experience the wide variety Allrich has to offer. We look forward to seeing you!
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As an eight-time Grammy Award nominee, Ledisi has captured attention around the world, thanks to her expressive jazz-influenced voice and well-produced albums that boldly tackle personal subject matter. When on tour, Ledisi often collaborates with a large backup band, which creates a full, multi-layered sound that's a treat for the ears of every ticket holder in attendance..
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Von Decarlo is a New York-bred stand-up comedian, producer, writer, and actress who has appeared in worldwide ad campaigns and national commercials for Disney, GNC, Match, and Carnival Cruise lines. She performed in Montreal for Kevin Hart's LOL Network as well as the Lil' Rel and Friends show at the Just For Laughs comedy festival, and most recently in Australia for the Human Kind Festival. Additional appearances include HBO's Pause with Sam Jay, Laff Mobb's Laff Tracks on Tru TV and HBO Max, CNN's year-end wrap-up special, The Breakfast Club, Angela Yee's Lip Service, Sirius XM’s Urban View and NBA channel, In Godfrey We Trust Podcast, and more.
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Carmen Craven is an accomplished vocalist who has been singing, dancing, and acting since the age of two. Carmen is a native of Tampa, Florida who now resides in the D.C. Metropolitan area. She started her singing career in the gospel genre but has expanded her performances to other musical genres. In 1995, Carmen won a singing competition at Che LaBelle’s, a local nightspot in Philadelphia owned by, Ms. Patti LaBelle. As a result of winning that competition, from 1995-1997, Carmen toured throughout the U.S. and abroad with Ms. LaBelle as a background vocalist, performing to sold-out arenas.
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Praised for her fresh and exuberant stage presence,
soprano Ekaterina Kotcherguina is a flexible performer,
equally compelling when portraying light-hearted damsels or
tragic heroines. Ms. Kotcherguina has performed Schubert's
Mass in G Major with the Longmont Symphony Orchestra,
and concerts with the Boulder Chamber Orchestra, Boulder
Opera Company, Seicento Baroque Ensemble, Boulder Bach
Festival, as well as chamber and solo recitals across the
Colorado Front Range, Arkansas, Virginia, France, and Russia.
Pianist Hyemin Jeong is in demand as an opera pianist and
coach.
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The Morehouse Glee Club is BACK in the DMV!!
Come celebrate with us and enjoy this concert as we recognize amazing Morehouse Men for their community service and achievements. “Committee of 100” tickets are sold for rows A-F and include: your name listed in the program book, a printed program book, and recognition during the concert. Only 100 Committee of 100 tickets are available! You may also buy advertisements as well for full page and half page ads by emailing us: morehousedcalum@gmail.com
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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — The Prince George’s Council is urging citizens to abstain from eating meat and consider available alternatives.
To encourage residents to try a different lifestyle, the county has adopted March 20 as “MeatOut Day”. In 1985, MeatOut began empowering thousands of people nationwide to explore the benefits of plant-based eating.
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Spice Kitchen West African Grill has gone from a ghost kitchen to a kiosk in a food hall to now its own restaurant.
After a successful run as a tenant at the miXt Food Hall in Brentwood, the popular West African eatery has moved into its own space at 3124 Queens Chapel Rd., in the same shopping center as the new Lidl, which opened its doors on Valentine’s Day.
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Visit website for schedule.
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The Washington Commanders announced additional upgrades to FedExField, bringing targeted investments in improving the stadium and fan and player experience to a total of more than $75 million once completed since new ownership purchased the team in July. The upgrades will be noticeable from the moment fans enter the parking lots and include faster entry into the stadium, new premium seating options and suite experiences, improved food and beverage options, and sound system upgrades.
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Maryland Public Television’s (MPT) original series Maryland Farm & Harvest, now in its 11th season, will feature farms and locations in Prince George’s, Caroline, Talbot, and Wicomico counties during an episode premiering on Tuesday, January 30. A preview of the episode can be found on the series’ webpage at mpt.org/farm
Maryland Farm & Harvest airs on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. on MPT-HD and online at mpt.org/livestream. Episodes are also available to view on the free PBS App and MPT’s online video player following their broadcast premiere.
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