The Whitefish Lake Institute’s Science Quencher provides an opportunity to attend talks about Montana ecology including grizzly bear mating, Flathead native fisheries, river ecology and the state of Whitefish Lake. The event is Nov. 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake. Fisheries and bear experts from Montana Fish, Wildlife and…
Cloud TV Market to generate $11.5 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 20.4% | Oracle, MatrixStream Technologies, Inc – Technology Today – EIN Presswire
Cloud TV Market to generate $11.5 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 20.4% | Oracle, MatrixStream Technologies, Inc – Technology Today – EIN Presswire
Brits are being urged to stay alert if they’re planning a winter getaway to the Canary Islands, as anti-tourist demonstrations have resurfaced. Sabrina, who goes by the handle sabrinaescapes on TikTok and is renowned for her travel advice, recently shared some guidance for families preparing for their half-term breaks. She revealed this week that protests…
Julie Coker is to head New York City Tourism + Conventions in a move from leading the San Diego Tourism Authority.She takes over as president and chief executive on December 9 following the departure of Fred Dixon to join Brand USA.Coker currently serves as president and chief executive of the San Diego Tourism Authority where she oversees promotion of the Californian city as a top destination for meetings, conventions, overseas travellers and holidaymakers.She previously was in charge of the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau where she oversaw the 2016 Democratic National Convention, having started her travel career career in 1989 as a corporate management trainee at Hyatt.Coker said: “Together with our board of directors, members and the local tourism community, we successfully navigated the challenges of the pandemic and have driven San Diego’s tourism recovery. “This resilience and collaborative spirit have laid a strong foundation for my new chapter with New York City Tourism + Conventions. “I’m eager to bring my passion for the tourism industry to New York City and look forward to building upon the remarkable work of the talented team in place, further enhancing the global appeal of one of the world’s most iconic cities.”NYC Tourism + Conventions board chair Charles Flateman said: “Julie is a respected industry expert and deeply experienced leader who will steward both NYC Tourism + Conventions and New York City’s $74 billion tourism economy. “I want to thank Nancy Mammana, our CMO, for also serving as our interim CEO for the past four months and paving the way for a seamless transition.”Brand USA president and chief executive Dixon, who led NYC Tourism + Conventions for a decade, said: “Julie is incredibly accomplished and a respected leader across the travel and hospitality sectors, making her an excellent choice to serve as president and CEO.“She will undoubtedly bring great vision and care to the role, and I am excited to continue working with her in this new capacity as she stewards NYC Tourism + Conventions and New York City’s tourism economy in the years ahead.”
A change at the top at business travel specialist Take2Eton Group sees James Parkhouse come in as chief executive.He takes over the role from Chris Thelen, chief executive since founding TakeTwo in 2021, acquiring Eton Travel in 2022, and rebranding the business as Take2Eton Group earlier this year. Thelen becomes chairman of Take2Eton Group and will focus on strategic client acquisition and customer relationships.Julie Cope, who co-founded TakeTwo with Thelen, remains as chief operating officer.Parkhouse, who takes up the role on November 4, was chief executive of Agiito, now part of Clarity Business Travel, for 15 years until April 2023 and most recently served as a non-executive board director at Focus Travel Partnership.Thelen and Cope created TakeTwo Travel Solutions in 2021 as an independent TMC in the wake of the pandemic and went on to acquire Eton Travel Management.Thelen, who previously led a management buy-out at Chambers Travel, said: “I am very proud of how much Julie and I have achieved since we began this journey with the launch of TakeTwo three years ago. “However, to drive further growth and success as Take2Eton Group, we needed to bring additional support and leadership to the business. “I am excited that James is joining us as CEO to help us achieve that vision. Not only does he have exceptional experience, but he is also a great fit for us in terms of our company culture.“I would also like to stress that I remain totally committed to Take2Eton in my new role as chairman. I look forward to driving our growth through new business development in Europe and the US, as well as focussing on relationships with current key clients. “Julie is also going nowhere and remains as COO and I would like to acknowledge and thank her for the passion and dedication she has shown, and will continue to show in the success of the business.”Parkhouse (pictured) added: “I am delighted to be invited to join Take2Eton as global CEO and to work with Chris and the team on taking a unique market proposition to the next level. “I have long admired the knowledge, expertise, and ambition that the company has and can’t wait to use my industry and leadership experience to drive the business to future success”
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Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal announced on Wednesday plans to reopen Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort, even if it requires amending current laws.
Faisal made this commitment in response to a question raised in parliament by Ibrahim Nazil, MP for Hithadhoo South.
“If changes to the law are necessary, the resort will be reopened,” Faisal stated.
Shangri-La Villingili Resort has been closed since 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The resort, which employed a large number of Maldivian workers, has now been shut for four years.
Faisal highlighted that reopening the resort is the most pressing issue for Addu’s tourism sector. He mentioned that he had already met with the resort’s management in his first month in office to address the situation.
“Our government has been working for many years, not just these past 10 months, to bring Shangri-La back into operation. The president has promised to reopen the resort as soon as possible, and the Ministry of Tourism is actively working on that,” Faisal said.
Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal announced on Wednesday that the HDh. Hanimaadhoo International Airport, funded by India’s Exim Bank, is expected to facilitate the addition of 4,000 tourist beds in the surrounding region upon its completion.
Faisal shared this update during a parliamentary session in response to a question posed by MDP MP Hussein Ziyad. Ziyad had asked whether the government plans to increase the number of tourist beds in Haa Dhaalu Atoll following the completion of the Hanimaadhoo airport project.
In his reply, Faisal confirmed that the ministry aims to develop around 4,000 beds in the area by the time the airport’s construction is finished, which is slated for completion in March.
Faisal also provided updates on other tourism development efforts in the region:
Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to identify and control one’s own emotions as well as those of others. Gaining emotional intelligence can help you succeed in your work, relationships with others, and mental wellness.
Literature may be a potent tool for book lovers to develop empathy and emotional awareness. Reading fiction, biographies, and self-help books helps readers relate to a range of emotional circumstances, which raises their emotional intelligence. In reality, becoming emotionally intelligent is no small feat, but having the right tools at hand, like the best books on emotional intelligence, can help you reach your goal faster and with greater confidence.
This article examines the types of books that can improve emotional intelligence and how readers can utilize literature to cultivate this important ability.
Understanding Emotional Intelligence Through Literature
Literature can study the emotional experience of an individual in a new and different way. Books, whether fiction or nonfiction, let readers experience other people’s feelings and put themselves in their shoes. The characters’ emotional reactions and mental processes during their hardships, grief, and celebration will be revealed to readers.
Fiction fosters empathy because it draws readers into the lives of characters and frequently makes them go through their highs and lows as though they were their own. For instance, Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird” reveals intricate problems of justice, morality, and racial tension while illuminating the principles of emotional resilience and compassion.
Reading such works may deepen the experience of how the characters change and interactions on an emotive level might invite readers to consider how they interact with their own emotions.
Selecting Books That Enhance Emotional Awareness
Deciding on appropriate reading material is one of the major considerations in the development of emotional intelligence. Every book has an emotional lesson or two to impart; however, certain genres and certain books are particularly effective in raising emotional awareness. Be they contemporary fiction, biographies, or masterpieces of classic literature, books that explore human connections and feelings allow readers to examine the richness and depth of the human experience.
Memoirs and biographies are wonderful springboards for eliciting emotional intelligence. These tales tell true life stories about how people deal with their emotions in times of struggles and successes. A book, such as Michelle Obama’s “Becoming,” gives a glimpse into the emotional as well as personal challenges a former first lady has to deal with while moving through public life. In essence, understanding how real people manage their emotions can be encouraging to readers looking to develop their emotional intelligence.
Novels that investigate human motivations and actions, including psychological thrillers, may also assist. Due to the intricate working out of characters in this genre, it allows readers to examine emotional behaviors that are not immediately apparent. Readers can become more emotionally tuned by understanding how small emotional signals are manifested in various contexts.
How Reading Helps Develop Empathy and Social Skills
Empathy, or the capacity to comprehend and experience another person’s emotions, is one of the essential elements of emotional intelligence. Reading is one of the best ways to develop empathy, which is essential for creating solid interpersonal and professional relationships.
Through literature, readers are exposed to a diverse range of individuals from different origins. Readers start to see the world from a variety of angles as a result of relating to these characters and their experiences. As readers get more sensitive to comprehending the feelings and intentions of others, this inevitably results in a greater sense of empathy.
For example, readers might develop empathy for people from around the world by reading stories that examine cultural differences, such as Khaled Hosseini’s “The Kite Runner.” Readers can improve their social relations in their own lives by comprehending the emotional challenges of characters in various contexts.
Applying Emotional Intelligence in Real Life
Reading can help you develop emotional intelligence, which has real-world benefits in addition to being an intellectual exercise. Book lovers can apply the lessons they learn from literature to their everyday lives. For example, readers may have a better understanding of their own emotional process when dealing with loss after reading about a character’s mourning journey. Similarly, reading about other people’s emotional challenges might make people more empathetic, patient, and helpful in their interpersonal interactions.
Emotional intelligence is essential for effective conflict resolution, teamwork, and professional leadership. According to research, 90% of top achievers in the workplace have high emotional intelligence. Leadership-focused publications, such as Brené Brown’s “Dare to Lead,” offer guidance on how to lead with emotional intelligence, empathy, and vulnerability.
Readers can improve their ability to handle professional contexts by immediately applying these principles to work circumstances.
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The Wrap-Up
Reading a variety of novels enhances a reader’s emotional intelligence, empathy, and social skills. Literature, whether in the form of self-help books, nonfiction, fiction, or biographies, provides several opportunities for emotional development.
Being emotionally intelligent is a lifetime ability, and reading books offers a deep, engaging method to learn about the intricacies of human emotions. People can develop closer bonds with others, better control their emotions, and live more sympathetic, emotionally conscious lives by putting the skills they’ve learned from reading to use in everyday circumstances.