Booking a hotel without checking TripAdvisor feels reckless. Yet every week, hotel owners and operators sign multi-year software contracts with vendors that have little or no consistent recent public customer feedback. In 2025, that’s a red flag. The hotel tech marketplace is crowded: PMS, RMS, guest messaging, POS, housekeeping automation—the list goes on. With technology […]
by Anne Calder | Photos by Daphne Backman Maggie Blackstone and Tait Light credit siblings for their figure skating genesis. Blackstone began skating in Birmingham, Alabama when she was four years old because her brother played hockey. She skated singles until two years ago when she switched to ice dance. Light was five when he […]
From angry keyboard warriors complaining about poor service to ecstatic travellers raving about the holiday of their lives, guests have never been shy to share their opinions online. The difference in 2025 is how fast those opinions spread and how much influence they carry. Reviews, social media mentions, TikTok videos, and AI-generated summaries now shape […]
Credit: Pexels/Linda Gschwentner Floating saunas are one of the most popular ways for locals and visitors to unwind in Oslo. Sitting in a warm, wood-fired sauna, gently bobbing on the Oslofjord is something from a fairytale – yet you can experience it in real life! It’s no wonder why Oslo’s floating saunas are so popular […]
Credit: Pexels/Linda Gschwentner Floating saunas are one of the most popular ways for locals and visitors to unwind in Oslo. Sitting in a warm, wood-fired sauna, gently bobbing on the Oslofjord is something from a fairytale – yet you can experience it in real life! It’s no wonder why Oslo’s floating saunas are so popular […]
