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30/10/2021

Who knew?!

You're slowing everyone down, and you don't even know it.

09/10/2021

We ❤ hotels. This one does it very well! Email reacho ut before arrival for loyalty members. Welcome back messaging at check-in. Friendly staff.) And a sophisticated and updated room product. Way to got Omni Championsgate! Wish I was staying more than one night this time!

07/10/2021

https://covidactiongroup.net/covid-event-safety-follow-the-science

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02/10/2021

The guest isn't always right…. haha!

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22/07/2021

Tough times comin'.

We've seen hotels significantly cut service due to coronavirus. Hilton's CEO says we should expect these changes to be permanent.

22/07/2021

Ugh.

Zoom Video Communications Inc. is in talks to invest in the blank-check deal that would take event-management software company Cvent public, according to people familiar with the matter.

22/07/2021

This means you. Please.

In our Ethical Traveler advice column, we tackle the tricky moral dilemmas and questions that arise when traveling during a pandemic.

17/07/2021

Some changes will become permanent. Wow!

"Hello, housekeeping!"

14/07/2021

Site inspection. Gonna be a great hotel! The Wave in Lake Nona!

06/07/2021

International arrivals were down 73% globally in 2020, and won't fully recover for years.

02/07/2021

More probs for Boeing.

The FAA has denied Boeing permission to move forward with a key step in certifying its forthcoming 777X jet. It cites a long litany of concerns, including a serious flight control incident on a December test flight.

02/07/2021

American claims that Sabre's New Airline Storefront (NAS) biases search results toward Delta Air Lines.

02/07/2021

American Airlines saw the impact of not having enough pilots when it canceled hundreds of flights in mid-June. More airlines might see the same fate.

28/06/2021

Another site inspection about to start!

22/06/2021

Trouble in the skies!

American Airlines cancels hundreds of flights as it battles with a shortage of certified 737 pilots.

18/06/2021

Marriott hotels will no longer be able to deny Bonvoy elite members breakfast as of July 1, 2021. What's actually changing here?

17/06/2021

For several TPG parents, not being able to book a connecting room when traveling with family has been a frustrating part of travel.

10/06/2021

Right on!

Zoom videos and other online ways to meet have been a godsend during the pandemic. But there are real benefits to meeting face-to-face, according to a study published in the Journal of Neuroscience.

29/05/2021

American Airlines has told flight attendants that they shouldn't control the 787 window dimmers. Many avgeeks will certainly agree!

27/05/2021

More island news!

Effective May 29, only fully vaccinated travelers will be allowed entry into St. Kitts and Nevis. Here's what international visitors need to know.

27/05/2021

News from Puerto Rico!

Puerto Rico has relaxed entry protocols for inbound domestic travelers, including eliminating negative COVID-19 test requirements for those fully vaccinated.

27/05/2021

Good article.

Resorts drive up employee vaccination rates by using carrots, such as Dave Chappelle tickets and spa vouchers, as well as sticks.

27/05/2021

Great ideas!

Here’s how some catering companies are creating safe and tasty F&B experiences.

27/05/2021

Wow!

The Federal Aviation Administration says the Government of Mexico is not operating to international standards and have downgraded the country to a “Category 2” nation. Although Mexican airlines can continue to operate, they cannot start new routes while airlines can no longer codeshare with Mexi...

27/05/2021

Vaccination passports would add another digital layer to existing coronavirus health and contact-tracing apps. Here’s how different countries are approaching it.

25/05/2021

Read up!

HIPAA, which deals with health privacy, is one of the “most misunderstood statutes in existence,” one expert said.

17/05/2021

The following are five common self-sabotaging mistakes overwhelmed people tend to make. There are practical solutions for each that will help you feel like you're on top of things and do a better job of navigating your most important tasks and solving problems.

1. You think you don't have time for actions that would help you.
People often have great ideas about things that would help them feel better and more in control - for example, hiring someone to help around the house, practicing self-care, seeing a therapist, taking a vacation, or organizing a game night with friends. However, they dismiss them because they think they're too busy or that it's not the right time, waiting to take those actions until a more ideal moment that typically never arrives.

Instead of thinking about what would be ideal, choose the best option that's easily available to you now. Perhaps you don't have time to research the best therapists by interviewing multiple candidates, but you do have time to pick someone who meets a few of your criteria and try a couple of sessions with them.

When you have good ideas but don't act on them, it can lead to a sense of powerlessness or incompetence. You may also have endless open loops of "shoulds" and waste time and energy thinking the same thoughts over and over again. Plus, when you don't act, you miss out on the benefits you'd accrue from trying your ideas. By acting to help yourself, you'll get practice finding doable solutions, feel more self-efficacy, and reap those benefits sooner.

2. You don't utilize your unconscious mind enough.
Focus isn't the only way to get things done. Your unconscious mind is great at problem-solving, too.

When I go for a walk, my mind wanders. I don't aim to walk mindfully; rather, I let my mind drift without directing it too much. When I do this, it invariably meanders to work, but not in an unpleasant way. Solutions to problems magically emerge, and what I should prioritize becomes clearer without effort.

Your unconscious, wandering mind is as valuable a tool for solving problems and creative thinking as your focused mind. Utilizing your wandering mind will help you get important things done, without so much pressure to be focused and undistracted all the time, which can be an unreasonable expectation.

People who are feeling overwhelmed sometimes try to block out work thoughts during their personal time by listening to music, a podcast, or other entertainment. But that can rob you of some of the productivity potential of your drifting mind. Try identifying the activities during which your mind naturally drifts in helpful ways and solves problems for you. For me, these include running errands (driving), exercising, taking showers, and lounging in the sun.

3. You interpret feeling overwhelmed as a weakness.
Lots of times, we feel overwhelmed simply because we need to do a task we're not very familiar with, or because a task is high stakes and we want to do a superb job of it. By itself, this isn't necessarily a problem. We can often work through the task despite those overwhelmed feelings.

However, sometimes we get self-critical about the very fact that we feel overwhelmed. We think: "I shouldn't feel overwhelmed by this. It's not that hard. I should be able to handle it without it stressing out." When you're self-critical, you become more likely to procrastinate, because not only does the task trigger feelings of overwhelm, it also triggers shame or anxiety about having those feelings.

Some people react to this shame and anxiety in other ways. They might approach the task with extra perfectionism, or they might become more reluctant to ask for tips and advice from others. It's important to replace your self-criticism with compassionate self-talk, which I've provided specific strategies for previously.

4. You default to your dominant approaches and defenses.
When we get stressed out, we tend to get a bit more rigid. Because we have less cognitive and emotional bandwidth to consider other options, we become less flexible about adapting to the demands of the situation and default to our dominant ways of handling things.

We all have values, but we don't always use them to our advantage. For example, thoughtfulness can turn into overthinking, self-reliance can morph into micromanaging or doing everything yourself, having high standards can lead to being picky or perfectionistic, and resourcefulness can steer you toward doing things in unnecessarily complicated or unconventional ways.

When you're overwhelmed, make sure you're matching your values to the demands of the situation. Does the particular task or problem need _____? (Insert your dominant value, such as thoughtfulness or self-reliance.) Or would a different approach be better suited to the circumstances?

5. You withdraw from your supports.
If you feel overwhelmed, you've probably got limited emotional energy. This can lead to important changes in your behavior and emotional availability. They can be subtle - maybe you usually give your child a long hug when they come to you, but instead, you now give them a quick perfunctory squeeze while still thinking about other things, then get back to whatever you were doing.

This is self-sabotaging. You're missing opportunities to fill up your emotional cup when you need it most, and you risk your loved ones noticing the differences and acting out to get your attention (for example, a child drawing on a wall, or a spouse picking an argument about something unimportant).

By being aware of the five patterns outlined here, you can make getting through busy and challenging times easier on yourself and those around you. They're understandable patterns to fall into - and not a reason for you to be self-critical. Know what the traps are and make easy, small changes to overcome them.

Author: Alice Boyes, PhD is a former clinical psychologist turned writer and is author of The Healthy Mind Toolkit and The Anxiety Toolkit.

05/05/2021

Air travel is picking up. Sunday, the Transportation Security Administration screened more than 1.6 million passengers, the most since March 12, 2020.

04/05/2021

Update!

When will large events be allowed to take place? Here are the latest updates from each state.