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Hospitality comes from the people not from the Industry: Local residence charm sports fans

A city having the opportunity to host a large scale international sporting event such as the Pan American Games, the Olympics, or World Cup Soccer is a rare and special occurrence. The feeling of pride in the host city is contagious. There is a collective drive to put in extra effort so visitors and viewers from afar get a taste of its culture and distinct manner of hospitality. It is too bad that as a city gets ready to show the world how welcoming they are, the hospitality industry is sometimes unable to provide the necessary support.

Top Eight Free Activities in Vancouver

Greetings Fellow Travelers,

The world’s attention has been turned on Vancouver with the upcoming Winter Games. The city has so many attractions and sights to see, but casual travelers are weary to head into the athletic chaos that is Vancouver for the next few months.

 

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Guests are spending hundreds of dollars on event tickets and other expenses. I thought it would be fitting to make a list of activities that would be fun and are, more importantly, free!  Here are the Top Eight:

8.  Discover Lynn Canyon Park

Lynn Canyon Park is a fantastic way to see a large variety of nature. There is a suspension bridge that offers spectacular views of Lynn Canyon. This bridge hangs 20 stories above the creek below, and is not for those faint of heart. The rainforest is filled with hiking trails, which will eventually lead you to Twin Falls. Twin Falls is gorgeous and the gentle mist will wake you up no matter what time of day.  

Top 10 Cheap Eats Near The US Open

Greetings Fellow Travelers,

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With the arrival of the US Open, Queen's will be the center of the tennis universe. This event draws tennis fans and sport enthusiasts from around the world to The Big Apple. Being an avid tennis fan, watching it on television does not compare to seeing the pure brilliance of live tennis. The tournament is held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows Park in Queen's NYC. The US Open is the fourth and final Grand Slam tournament running from August 31 through September 13.

In honour of the US Open, I have compiled a list of delicious, yet affordable, nearby restaurants. So whether you're at the US Open, a Mets game, or just chilling in the Park, try any or all of these delightful places. Hopefully this will help you find another reason to return to Queen's, NYC.