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Hotels

Meet the Frankincense Sommelier of Oman

As hotels seek to broaden their cultural offerings to guests, the Shangri-La Al Husn in Oman offers a masterclass. Through a specially trained cultural ambassador, the hotel brokers connections with art, architecture, and notably frankincense, an essential ingredient in the daily lives of Omanis.

Colin Nagy | 3 weeks ago

Meet the Frankincense Sommelier of Oman

Tourism

Delivering Uneasy Lessons to Tourists About the Lasting Legacy of Slavery

Unlike many Americans eager to avoid any mentions of slavery, Stephanie Lampkin believes it's critical to address how its legacy is still driving the widespread inequality plaguing the U.S. — a point she strives to make to visitors to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 months ago

Delivering Uneasy Lessons to Tourists About the Lasting Legacy of Slavery

Tourism

The Kalahari Game Reserve Scientist Studying Climate Change Through the Solitary Pangolin

Wendy Panaino has a unique job — she studies climate change in the Kalahari desert, mostly through her research on the elusive and endangered pangolin. She's had to turn half nocturnal to study and track in its natural habitat, and monitor its adaptation to a changing climate that will increasingly impact how and why we travel.

Colin Nagy | 3 months ago

The Kalahari Game Reserve Scientist Studying Climate Change Through the Solitary Pangolin

Tourism

The Tour Guide Keeping the Spirit Alive at Madrid’s Chamberi Ghost Train Station

Madrid’s metro keeps the bustling city functioning smoothly, but most commuters don’t know about the Chamberí ghost station. So Javier Garrido Garde takes visitors on a tour of a largely forgotten part of Madrid's history.

Sonia Menken, Skift | 4 months ago

The Tour Guide Keeping the Spirit Alive at Madrid’s Chamberi Ghost Train Station

Tourism

Zimbabwe’s Healthy Tourism Future Starts With Healthy Local Communities

Often unseen from the front-and-center of a destination's tourism economy are people like Tendai Nhunzwi. In Zimbabwe, Nhunzwi, a trained accountant, is working tirelessly on the frontlines to ensure local communities are fed and healthy — underscoring the basic principle that there would no tourism without those communities.

Colin Nagy | 5 months ago

Zimbabwe’s Healthy Tourism Future Starts With Healthy Local Communities

Luxury

The Hotel Dog Masseuse Who Relaxes the Animals — and the Guests

Dog-friendly amenities might just be the new trend now that so many people adopted puppies during the pandemic. Read on to hear from Tammy Beachy, certified dog massage therapist at Kona Kai Resort & Spa who spends her days on the beach giving pets high-class massages.

Sonia Menken | 6 months ago

The Hotel Dog Masseuse Who Relaxes the Animals — and the Guests

Hotels

The Wellness Director Making the Maldives Accessible for Travelers With Disabilities

Despite its popular attractions, the Maldives is mostly off-limits to travelers with disabilities. But that's about to change, thanks to Victoria Kruse, who’s leading a groundbreaking accessibility initiative at Amilla Maldives Resort and Residences.

Carley Thornell, Skift | 7 months ago

The Wellness Director Making the Maldives Accessible for Travelers With Disabilities

Tourism

Putting the Rouge in Prince Edward Island’s Red Sand Beaches

Besides PEI's Anne of Green Gables and delicious lobster, it is also known for its uniquely red-colored sand. Read on to hear from Linda Menzie, one of the beaches' primary caretakers who makes sure visitors get the full experience on the island's shores.

Sonia Menken | 8 months ago

Putting the Rouge in Prince Edward Island’s Red Sand Beaches

Tourism

The Philadelphia Actor Bringing the U.S. Constitution to Life for Tourists

The U.S. Constitution has been enormously divisive throughout history. But Cathy Simpson considers it an honor to tell its story because of its crucial role in building the country.

Rashaad Jorden | 9 months ago

The Philadelphia Actor Bringing the U.S. Constitution to Life for Tourists

Tourism

The Dylan Archivist Building an Attraction From All Things Bob

Mark Davidson, a music historian and scholar who’s made his own music for years, is director of archives and exhibits at Tulsa’s newly opened Bob Dylan Center. The goal is prompting any visitor to be more creative in their own life. Davidson’s the perfect choice — even if he prefers not wearing white gloves.

Robert Reid, Skift | 10 months ago

The Dylan Archivist Building an Attraction From All Things Bob