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Health: (Yahoo Health).
- The term “power walking” might make you think of days past, but I’ll say it: It’s so back. Walking in general is beyond popular right now because this low-impact exercise has a bunch of benefits—both mental and physical. And while walking is great for you in general, some walking speeds and styles are more beneficial for your health than others. One way to power up your next walk? You guessed it: Turn your walk into a power walk. Here’s how.(https://health.yahoo.com/wellness/fitness/exercise/ticles/power-walking-back-big-way).
- What constitutes a power walk?
- A power walk is more than a leisurely stroll, experts say. “You're putting in effort beyond what would normally be a comfortable walking pace,” says Alexander Rothstein, CSCS, an exercise physiologist.
- Since you’ll be walking pretty fast, it’s important to keep an eye on your posture. You shouldn’t be leaning forward, says Rothstein. Instead, keep your head over your chest and shoulders, careful not to round at your spine or hinge at your hips. In terms of your stride, you’re going to want to take more, rather than longer steps.
Hotel Investment:
REIT acquiring Braemar’s portfolio.
https://www.hotelinvestmenttoday.com/
INTERNATIONAL REPORT — With Dallas-based REIT Braemar Hotel & Resorts announcing last week that it was putting itself up for sale, there are any number of scenarios that could play out over the next year and maybe only one certainty — it almost certainly won’t be another REIT acquiring Braemar’s portfolio.
“There are a couple of different ways that this could play out. Does the whole company get sold in a matter of a few months? If that’s the case, that’s probably a larger private equity firm,” said Michael Bellisario, an analyst for R.W. Baird. “Or does this get split up to multiple buyers and multiple transactions, which is certainly possible.”
“There are a couple of different ways that this could play out. Does the whole company get sold in a matter of a few months? If that’s the case, that’s probably a larger private equity firm,” said Michael Bellisario, an analyst for R.W. Baird. “Or does this get split up to multiple buyers and multiple transactions, which is certainly possible.”
“You definitely have two portfolios with the urban [hotels] and the resorts,” he said. “But even within the resort, the Caribbean assets might be a different buyer than the U.S. resorts. Then you have the Wine Country assets, which are fully unencumbered. That could be a different buyer.”
“What we’ve historically seen are private equity types of buyers for these [types of assets]. I would be surprised if a full portfolio got sold as one entity,” said analyst Patrick Scholes of Truist Securities. “These are trophy assets and certainly what we’ve seen is that the public markets really don’t give the full value to trophy assets, and probably at this moment they would be better privately owned.”
“For the luxury 5-star hotels, that buyer pool is deep, but maybe not as deep as it was 10 years ago or even three years ago, but there’s lots of high-net-worth capital,” Bellisario said. “There are lots of high-net-worth groups that have partnered with private equity firms to do deals. Those groups are probably not writing a billion-dollar equity check to buy the whole company, though.”
Destinations
I’ve long been fascinated by the tiny Buddhist kingdom tucked between China and India. Since 2008, the country has officially tracked Gross National Happiness as its national metric, a kind of spiritual counterweight to capitalism. The spin made it sound like the population of Bhutan were a kind of East Asian von Trapps, prancing around the Himalayas while wrangling yaks.
Bhutan’s status as one of the happiest places on earth has slowly deteriorated. In 2019, the last time Bhutan appeared in Oxford University’s World Happiness Report, it ranked 95 out of 156 countries, down from 84 five years earlier. (Finland has taken top honor for the last eight years.)
Mani’s eyes gleamed when he described his feelings the first time he put on the tangerine-colored get-up. Finally, he had a purpose. An identity. “It’s a lovely feeling being a De-Suup,” he said. “It’s so satisfying that you feel like you’re contributing and giving back to the community.”
Tourism News
Holiday spending expected to slow this year, but travel holding steady
by David Eisen
September 4, 2025 - Categories: Featured, Hospitality News, Hotels: News,By Rob SchneiDER.
“Despite what looks to be an overall dip in consumer spending sentiment this year, travel is holding its ground,” said Jonathan Kletzel, travel and transportation leader at PwC US. “Nearly half of consumers (46%) still plan to take a trip this holiday season, virtually unchanged from last year. The biggest generational shift comes from Gen Z, with travel intent down; millennials, by contrast, are maintaining steady holiday budgets overall, while Gen X and boomers are tightening theirs. At the same time, travel stress is easing, with fewer consumers worried about cancellations or rising costs. Even as wallets tighten, travel demand remains remarkably resilient.”
“Even though consumer sentiment is down according to the University of Michigan, and overall spending is expected to dip based on our Holiday Outlook survey, we believe people will continue to prioritize holiday rituals and meaningful experiences,” PwC wrote. “Our survey shows that many are still planning to travel, host celebrations and exchange gifts, even if it strains budgets and means adjusting elsewhere. And based on historical data, holiday spending typically rises year over year. For many people, the holiday season is the time for a bit of retail therapy—using purchases to lift spirits and preserve traditions. This behavior signals a pattern: Spending may shift, but the intent to maintain a sense of normalcy holds firm. ”
The method people are using to pay for trips is changing, too. Credit card use has climbed sharply, with 52% saying it’s among their top three payment methods (up from 40% last year). Cash has surged to 48%, potentially to avoid fees or stick to budgets (up from 41% in 2024.) Gift cards and prepaid cards are also gaining traction, with 27% of shoppers saying these cards are a preferred payment method, up 14% from last year. Among digital payment options, PayPal has grown steadily, now ranking in the top three for 27% of shoppers (up from 22% in 2024), while a smaller share (9%) opts for buy now, pay later (BNPL) platforms.
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