Over the weekend, D.C.’s beloved cherry blossoms hit peak bloom, attracting large crowds to the tidal basin.
Experts at GW are available to offer commentary on this year’s bloom, as well as travel tips and what to know if you plan to visit the infamous trees.
Liang “Larry” Yu is a professor of hospitality management. Yu’s current research focuses on hotel market analysis, tourism product value chain analysis, tourist satisfaction and hospitality crisis management. He has studied the travel and service industry closely and can speak to a number of topics related to the Cherry Blossom season.
Rachel Canalichio, Wilbur Harlan Greenhouse Manager at George Washington University, has been the Manager of the Harlan Greenhouse for over 5 years. She has a Certificate of Ornamental Horticulture from the University of Maryland's Institute of Applied Agriculture, and a master’s degree in agriculture with a concentration in Plant Science from Virginia Tech.
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