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Why Don’t Hotels Stock the Minibar Anymore? The Saddest Snack Drawer in Travel

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Why don’t hotels stock the minibar anymore? The short answer is that the tiny fridge became too expensive, too labor-intensive, and too easy to complain about. Here’s what changed, what hotels do instead, and what travelers should expect when they open the door.

More Than 50 Cyclists Reach Phoenix After Cross-Country Ride for Parkinson’s Awareness

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More than 50 cyclists are set to arrive in downtown Phoenix on May 22 after a cross-country ride linked to the World Parkinson Congress. A free public celebration will welcome the riders and highlight Parkinson’s awareness.

Drink Las Vegas debuts this September with tastings, chef dinners and VIP events across MGM Resorts

Drink Las Vegas debuts this September with tastings, chef dinners and VIP events across MGM Resorts featured-collage

MGM Resorts has released the first wave of programming for Drink Las Vegas, a new food and beverage festival set for Sept. 24-27 across more than 30 venues on the Strip.

VIA Rail sets July 16 date for 2026 annual public meeting

VIA Rail sets July 16 date for 2026 annual public meeting | VIA Rail sets July 16 date for 2026 annual public meeting

VIA Rail will air its 2026 Annual Public Meeting on July 16 at 4 p.m. EDT on YouTube, with the company set to discuss its 2025 performance, financial results, challenges and priorities for the year ahead.