Esra Calvert

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Claude just made every productivity app subscription look like a scam. They dropped Claude Desktop - AI that actually talks to your computer's files, apps, and tools. And it's FREE with any Claude plan (even the free tier). The same capabilities automation tools charge $2,000+/year for: - Direct access to your local files (no uploading) - 100+ one-click extensions (GitHub, Slack, AWS, databases) - Runs terminal commands with your approval - Connects to literally everything you use daily While everyone's juggling 12 browser tabs and 8 SaaS subscriptions, smart people are getting: ✓ Files organized automatically (rename, sort, dedupe in seconds) ✓ Real automation without Zapier ($588/year saved) ✓ Zero context-switching (system-wide keyboard shortcut) ✓ Work happens locally (your sensitive files never hit the cloud) The kicker? Anthropic onboarding dropped from 3 weeks to 3 DAYS for developers using this. You're competing against people who turned their AI into an actual assistant. Comment "DESKTOP" and I'll send you: ✓ The exact extension setup that replaces 5 subscriptions ✓ Real automation workflows people are running ✓ How to connect it to your entire tech stack --- Now how to actually use this (not just install and forget): For Everyone: 1. Download from claude.com/download (5-minute setup) 2. Use Quick Entry hotkey from ANY app (no browser needed) 3. Ask it to organize your messy Downloads folder 4. Have it explain system errors in plain English 5. Let it write emails while you're in Slack For Automators: 1. Install the filesystem extension (Settings → Extensions) 2. Set up GitHub MCP server for automatic code reviews 3. Connect your database - no more SQL query guessing 4. Use CLAUDE.md in your repos (AI reads your conventions automatically) 5. Chain tools together: "research → summarize → email → schedule" The automation space is sweating because anyone can now: → Build workflows that cost $200/month on Make/Zapier → Access 100+ services without learning 100 APIs → Run multi-step automation with one prompt → Keep everything local (no cloud security nightmares) One Zapier Power subscription ($588/year) = 2.9 years of Claude Pro with Desktop free. Let that sink in. The people still paying for workflow automation tools don't know this exists yet.

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On the second day of the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference, analysts were optimistic that the return of international inbound demand and corporate travel demand could provide some tailwinds to U.S. hotels. bit.ly/3x9jv2A

The countdown to a (third-party) cookieless Chrome has started. Google is disabling third-party cookies for 1% of its Chrome users worldwide, which will affect 32 million of its 3.22 billion international users of the browser. buff.ly/3Hj8iye

Georgia is not only the best place to live, work, and raise a family, we're also a prime destination for tourism as we break industry records. In 2022, we welcomed over 167 million visitors who spent nearly $39B to keep Georgia on their minds. More here: madmimi.com/s/069b371

Final few days to apply for one of 800 fully funded scholarships on @ecornell_online Sustainable Tourism Destination Management course. Full details at buff.ly/430uK7G

How can tourism foster women’s empowerment? The Gender Mainstreaming Guidelines are your go-to tool to make it real. Your tourism business can be more gender inclusive. UNWTO has published this guidelines to achieve #GenderEquality in tourism. 👉 e-unwto.org/doi/10.18111/9…

Share your experiences and get paid $65! sharemorestories.wufoo.com/forms/future-o… Using the new SEEQ App, a Travel Unity Alliance member, @ShaMorStor, along with @EsraCalvert Consulting, The Culturist Group, and JMI, will explore the experiences of underrepresented travelers.

The devastating Turkey-Syria earthquake split the earth in half. Take a look at the giant 100 ft deep and 650 ft wide crevasse that the quake opened up in the province of Hatay, Turkey:

Congress Introduces Bill to Reduce Visa Wait Times Holding Back Travel hubs.li/Q01phhWq0

The travel industry generated $2.6 trillion in economic impact in 2019. Rebuilding the travel industry will help rebuild America. 🌎 🇺🇸 #NTTW22

Today we’re turning Twitter 🔺red🔺 in recognition of National Travel and Tourism Week! Show your support by going 𝗿𝗲𝗱 to celebrate what makes our industry so special! #NTTW22 #FutureOfTravel

National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) 2022 celebrates the #FutureOfTravel and the industry’s role in fostering vibrant communities, driving innovation, facilitating recovery and powering the U.S. economy—in every corner of our country. #travelandtourism #innovation #economy

This #EarthDay, we're reflecting on our journey to a more #sustainable future at McKinsey. The milestones we've achieved over the last year fuel our motivation as we work with our colleagues, clients, and partners to transition to a 1.5°C-degree pathway 🌎mck.co/3v6REMJ

New - Yes, it is possible to do a confirmation process for a vacancy that is not yet empty, per senior Senate aides. Precedent as recent as 2020 shows how it is possible #link-XIQXH4HSI5AXZEMVXBVWSNH274" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/…

“The travel & tourism industry is a vital part of the American economy, providing millions of jobs to Americans, supporting local businesses, and showcasing what our country has to offer." On behalf of the entire industry—thank you @SecRaimondo for your efforts to reopen the U.S.

On behalf of the U.S. travel industry: WELCOME. Today marks a monumental and long-awaited day for travelers, long-separated friends and family who can now safely reunite with loved ones, for the communities and businesses that rely on intl visitation and for the economy overall.

How can artificial intelligence and machine-learning tools enhance strategic planning? In this episode of the Inside the Strategy Room podcast, we explore how digital analytics is revolutionizing strategy. Listen here: mck.co/3k2qzo2

Download this new WTF guide and learn the most important questions to ask when adding programmatic DOOH to the marketing mix. Sponsored by VIOOH. buff.ly/3meGJw5

COVID-19 has provided a key opportunity for #TravelAndTourism to build resilience and decarbonize. WTTC will be launching at @COP26 the 'Net Zero Roadmap' to support our industries on their journeys to become #NetZero ➡️ ow.ly/o1xb50Gnvet #FridaysForFuture #ClimateAction