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Good News Monday – Never, Never Give Up On Kids
If you are a regular reader of this blog, particularly Good News Monday, you have probably seen a pattern. There are certain kinds of stories that I find genuinely uplifting. I never get tired of happening upon new examples. Indeed, the more I hear, the more inspired...
Virginia Tourism Grew 8% in 2011
Tell the truth, would you be surprised to learn that tourism spending in Virginia hit record levels in 2011? It increased a full 8% over 2010. You might think that with an anemic economy overall that this kind of growth in travel expenditures is stunning. I’m not...
Travel Sector Jobs Growing Faster Than Other Parts of the Economy.
Moments ago I finished reading the executive summary of the Travel Means Jobs report from U.S. Travel. The numbers are impressive. In 48 states travel is a top 10 employer. One out of every eight private sector jobs in America is supported by travel. To me the most...
Good News Monday – “Prayers Were Answered.”
What important life lessons can be learned from this wonderful story? So many that it's hard to know where to start. • If one is willing to give unconditional love — as the adoptive parents in this story truly were – the result can be miraculous. • There is innate...
Good News Monday – Kindness in a Bowl of Soup
Stories like this are why I started Good News Monday. I've featured stories of generosity, heroism and overcoming obstacles, but occasionally one comes along that totally renews your faith in mankind. This is one. This story is about kindness and compassion. The...
Coming and Going — The Drive as Part of the Getaway
Yesterday I visited Abingdon, Virginia, for about the fifth time in the past six months. Abingdon is in the southwestern portion of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, about 15 miles north of the state’s border with Tennessee. Abingdon has much to offer visitors and on...
Good News Monday – Back to School Clothes
Clothing drives occur in churches and non-profit organizations throughout the country every week. The concept is not new. However, one that just wrapped up in my hometown of Roanoke, Virginia, this week was a bit different. It was started by a nine-year-old boy. The...
Remember the First Priority in Tourism Websites
Many things are important when building a tourism website. Ask five different people what is most important and you'll get five different answers. • SEO — Yes, it's very important • Easy Navigation — Also very important • A mobile version or at least mobile...
Good News Monday – Fastest Man on Two Prosthetic Legs
Today’s Good News needs very few words. Inspiring stories always emerge from the Olympic Games. One of the best story lines from the current Olympics is South African runner Oscar Pistorius, who just happens to be a double amputee. Apparently, he has been inspiring...
Behind the scenes at www.luraypage.com
Have you ever heard of Page County, Virginia? Probably not, although chances are good that you know of the county seat Luray, Virginia, because of Luray Caverns and their abundance of billboards along I-81. Well, it's time for everyone to know more about the charm...
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