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‘The I Hate to Cook Book’ Fought Domestic Despair With Laughter

EATER

After her youthful illusions of domestic bliss were shattered, she’d developed a national reputation as a humorist thanks to an essay she had published in the Saturday Evening Post called “My Husband Ought to Fire Me!” A woman that thrilled by cake mix could only be a figment of an ad executive’s imagination. This book is not for them.”

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Starting a New Hotel: From Groundwork to Guestbook

Hotelogix

For example, if your hotel is in India, OTAs like MakeMyTrip or Goibibo are widely trusted by domestic travelers. Ensure the rooms are spotless, housekeeping is prompt, and service exceeds expectations. For local guests, prioritize region-specific OTAs. Don’t wait until checkout to ask for feedback.

Book 130
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Crieff Hydro launches recruitment drive amid strong summer bookings

Hotel Owner

It said the positions are available across food and beverage, housekeeping, spa and beauty, grounds and maintenance and activities and leisure. The success of our recent Spring marketing campaign shows the domestic market and appetite for Scottish breaks is strong, despite the current cost of living crisis.

Book 105
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Haven Holidays to recruit more than 1,500 staff for the summer

Hotel Owner

This recruitment drive follows an investment of over £170m across the company’s multiple parks in 2023, which has been driven by the continued growth in domestic tourism. Haven Holidays has open placements in food and beverage, housekeeping, and leisure and activities.

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Before No-Recipe Cooking, There Was Mrs. Levy

EATER

Levy’s book, as it appears on the cover, is Mrs. Esther Levy’s Jewish Cookery Book on Principles of Economy Adapted for Jewish Housekeepers With Medical Recipes and Other Valuable Information Relative to Housekeeping and Domestic Management and Being the First Jewish Cookbook Published in America as Published in Philadelphia, 1871.

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Songkran Booking Boom: Make Your Hotel the First Choice This Festive Season

eZee Absolute

Whether you’re in the bustling streets of Bangkok, the serene beaches of Krabi, or the cultural heart of Chiang Mai, Songkran draws a mix of domestic and international travelers who are ready to indulge in the festivities. For a hotelier, this isnt just a statisticits a golden opportunity. But with great demand comes great competition.

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Inflation is No Deterrent for the Majority of Travellers

InnQuest

The segment of customers that are apprehensive about the increased cost of travel are not necessarily going to avoid it altogether; instead, there may be a rise in domestic travel as many countries saw during the pandemic. International Travel. Conclusion.