After years of working in the tourism and travel industry in five countries (USA, England, Kenya, South Africa and Mexico), we have seen that the benefits of this industry far outweigh any of the nega
LINDA BALLOU: PARKS & TRAVEL DESTINATIONS
A love triangle of extremes has proven to be a solid base for Linda’s writing.
From her roots in Alaska she received strength, centeredness, and respe
TRAVEL WRITER INSIDER: LINDA KISSAM
Known as the ‘Food, Wine & Shopping Diva’, travel writer Linda Kissam is a longtime Big Blend Radio guest and contributor sharing stories about her food, w
HARASSMENT IN THE TOURISM & HOSPITALITY INDUSTRIES
By Ward Heinrichs Esq., San Diego Employment Attorney
We have seen in the News a recent spate of sensational sexual harassment cases in th
SICK LEAVE AND VACATION LAWS IN CALIFORNIA
By Ward Heinrichs Esq., San Diego Employment Attorney
About three years ago, California passed a law requiring paid sick leave for employees. That law guar
HOW THE NEW CALIFORNIA INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR TEST MAY AFFECT THE HOSPITALITY & TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRIES
By Ward Heinrichs Esq., San Diego Employment Attorney
The California Supreme Court just re
COMMITMENT – MAKE YOUR VISION HAPPEN
Bobbi DePorter – Co-founder of SuperCamp, President of Quantum Learning Network and creator of the 8 Keys of Excellence, joins Nancy Reid and Lisa Smi
Big Blend’s HOLA! TO HI Y’ALL Road Trip Adventure!
From the Gateway of the Great Southwest to the Land of Bourbon, Horses & History!
This September, Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, Big Blend
COMMUNITY INTEGRITY PROVIDES SENSE OF PLACE IN ENGLAND
By Glynn Burrows
If I were dumped in your local town from outer space, how would I know where I was? What clues are around to give me informati
COMMUNITY WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
Along with the recent withdrawal of a ban related to importing elephant trophies from Africa, wildlife conservationist Adam M. Roberts “The Compassionate Conservatio
This is the second article in the Putting the I Back in Community tourism article series. You can read the first article, Building Excellence in Tourism here.
Building a Destination with a ‘Sense
FAILURE LEADS TO SUCCESS IN TOURISM: IT’S A DETOUR
“Failure is a detour, not a dead-end street.” Zig Ziglar
This is the third article in the Putting the “I” Back in Community tourism
