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Président is hiring a Chief Feta Officer to create five original feta recipes to inspire the next viral feta trend.The role pays $20,000 plus $10,000 in travel expenses, and the “CFO” will be expected to create original photos, videos, and social media posts.However, applicants must follow one simple rule: don’t add feta to salad. About five years ago, a baked feta pasta TikTok recipe broke the internet. The video single-handedly had feta blocks flying off shelves and into casserole dishes. One feta cheese producer, Président, is ready to create more viral recipes, and this time, they want the public’s help. …

Independent hospitality, from boutique hotels and bed-and-breakfasts to vacation rentals, inns and even glamping sites, is entering a new chapter. Long reliant on spreadsheets and word-of-mouth recommendations, these properties are now leaning on artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline operations, sharpen pricing and keep their personal touch while staying competitive in a crowded market.According to new research from TakeUp, a hospitality technology company that builds AI-powered tools for independent hotels and operators, property owners and managers who are currently using AI in their operations report that they are not just experimenting but leaning into it as a competitive advantage.Nearly 70 percent…

Guided tour operator EF World Journeys will launch a third brand next month, EF Adventures, starting with more than 20 biking, hiking, walking and multi-adventure tours across four continents.Joining sister brands EF Ultimate Break and EF Go Ahead Tours, EF Adventures opens EF to its youngest age set, 14-plus.  EF Ultimate Break is offered to guests 18 to 35, while EF Go Ahead Tours are for those age 35 and older.The new brand was inspired by data showing strong demand for high-quality adventure tourism that is also culturally immersive.Heidi Durflinger Photo Credit: EF World Journeys”Travelers are getting more active than…

A recent study commissioned by Turespaña and carried out by MMGY Global shows that Spain is climbing fast on the wish list of American travellers when it comes to choosing a summer destination. According to the survey, seven out of ten U.S. citizens who already have a passport and travel abroad are planning to visit Spain within the next three years, a figure that showcases the country’s growing pull.The numbers become even more striking when broken down by age and income. Millennials are particularly eager, with more than 80 percent saying Spain is in their sights, while the most affluent…

Travel is changing. Travellers around the world are no longer just chasing landmarks or luxury. Instead, the new goal is to feel good – to reset, recharge, and come home filled with happiness. A UK survey found that nearly three-quarters of travellers now prioritise relaxation, while half choose destinations to support their mental health. And science backs it up: holidays that include sunlight, good food, sleep, nature, and movement trigger happy hormones like serotonin and dopamine, making us feel calmer, healthier, and more energised. Based on those five “feel-good factors,” BookRetreats.com analysed 47 global destinations. Here are the top five…

The hotel’s Marriott Bonvoy Outdoors wants to make getting outside a core part of your stayPublished October 1, 2025 03:45PMOn September 30, Marriott Bonvoy launched Marriott Bonvoy Outdoors, a new digital hub that shifts trip planning from where to stay to what to do. The platform brings together more than 450 hotels, 50,000 Homes and Villas, and outdoor activities organized around seven categories: ski, hike, bike, scuba, surf, fish, and paddle.Alongside the hub, Marriott introduced the Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy™, a brand designed around properties that put travelers closer to the landscapes they come to see. The collection will…

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — One Utah family travelled across the country, only to find out that some beloved tourist attractions have been affected by the government shutdown.Yesterday, Congress failed to agree on funding legislation, leading to a nation-wide government shutdown. As a result, millions of federal employees may go without pay and some national parks face temporary closures. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Utah House Republicans urge U.S. Senate to avoid ‘harmful’ government shutdown One Utah family experienced the government shutdown firsthand after travelling to the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, only to realize it was closed. One of…

Travelling has endless highlights, but for many of us, the best part is sampling local cuisine. While visiting museums and fitting in some sightseeing is great, the best way to immerse yourself in a country’s culture is through the food. Whether it’s visiting family-run eateries, indulging in home-cooked food from locals or visiting street food stalls and markets, you’ll learn more about the place you visit through flavour. But it can be hard to budget when there is an abundance of delicious food to eat! Here are a few tips that might help you save some pennies on food while…

Rising costs are causing a lot of Americans to think twice before booking a vacation. Getty Images/Emily Bogle/NPR hide caption toggle caption Getty Images/Emily Bogle/NPR NPR’s series Cost of Living: The Price We Pay is examining what’s driving price increases and how people are coping after years of stubborn inflation. How are higher prices changing the way you live? Fill out this form to share your story with NPR. What’s the item? Travel How has the price changed since before the pandemic? Up 20% since August 2019, according to the U.S. Travel Association and the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Why…

Jessica Lowe Vokes rejects the notion that there is nothing to do in Iowa or that the state is boring, and she has embarked on an adventure to prove it.The journey is unique in that it forgoes any long voyages at sea or scaling high mountain tops. Instead, Lowe Vokes, of Newton, is keeping her feet firmly planted in the landlocked and relatively flat Hawkeye State, and finding ways to spotlight the cultural icons and attractions that make Iowa fun and interesting.To showcase the state’s more positive qualities, Lowe Vokes has created a water bottle — an Adventure Bottle —…