Association representatives from the European travel and tourism sector (business and leisure) met in Rhodes, Greece, to sign a landmark declaration promising decisive action towards more sustainable travel and tourism. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Ready to Network with Your Event Peers? EventCamp 2024 is the Place for You
In&person networking events are an important part of any career journey, providing professionals with opportunities to connect with others in their industry and build valuable relationships. For the hospitality industry, EventCamp, organized by Tripleseat, brings together more than 200 event professionals to network and learn about best practices and trends. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Far-right AfD shrugs off Putin-propaganda allegations
AfD candidate Petr Bystron has denied receiving money from a pro-Russian website. Petr Bystron, who is second on Alternative for Germany's (AfD) candidate list for the European parliament elections in June, denies allegations that claim he took money to spread pro-Russian information.Bystron is being accused of accepting 25,000 euros from the pro-Russian network Voice of Europe. He says the … [Read more...]
How the Bulgarian election will play a part in the Ukraine war
Bulgarians will cast their votes for a national snap election as well as EU parliament, as corruption scandals and Russia propaganda flood the country. Bulgarian parliament formally approved an interim government that will be in place until a snap parliamentary election and regular European elections in June. It will be the country's sixth national election in almost three years.Dimitar … [Read more...]
Hoteliers to Gather in Toronto for Maestro PMS's Sold Out 'Accelerate 2024 Users Conference'; Game&Changing Tech to Be Showcased
Invitation&only event will feature expansion to sought after all&in&one solutions by this popular PMS provider; NEW Maestro Embedded Payments Solution and NEW Client Reference Incentive Program to be introduced among other new features Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Peter Higgs, recipient of Nobel Prize in Physics for Higgs boson prediction, dies aged 94
Peter Higgs was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2013. Peter Higgs, the Nobel Prize-winning physicist who predicted the existence of the Higgs boson, has died aged 94.The University of Edinburgh said in a statement that Higgs passed away peacefully at home on April 8 following a short illness.Higgs was jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2013 with François Englert for their … [Read more...]
Tunisia can still be a catalyst for global democratic reform
The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. The Middle East’s conflicts have long had chilling reverberating effects on international security and stability. The protection of Tunisia's democracy would stand as a beacon of hope, Ambassador Gordon Gray writes. Tunisia, where I had the … [Read more...]
Jeffrey Beers International adds new partners
Jeffrey Beers International (JBI) Founder and CEO, Architect Jeffrey Beers, passed away on March 18, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his wife, Connie, and his two sons, Justin and Oliver. He was 67 years old. Beers’ visionary leadership and unparalleled dedication have left an indelible mark on the world of architecture and design. As part of the firm’s … [Read more...]
New code of conduct aims to ensure 'transparent and fair' EU elections
This article was originally published in French Under the aegis of the Vice-President of the European Commission, almost all the political parties in Parliament signed a code of conduct for the EU elections. For Věra Jourová, all the tools are needed to strengthen public confidence in Europe's political institutions, which have been hit in recent months by foreign corruption … [Read more...]
Will it fail? EU migration reform faces tight vote as party divisions in Parliament deepen
The European Union's make-or-break attempt to reform its migration and asylum policy faces a tight vote in the Parlament, as party divisions deepen. The vote is scheduled to take place on Wednesday afternoon in a plenary session that will see MEPs go through a list of complex, interlinked pieces of legislation.All eyes will be on the five laws that make up the so-called New Pact on Migration … [Read more...]
Europe's Tesla fans fear brakes put on plans for cheaper electric car
European Tesla enthusiasts may have to resign themselves to paying for the company's existing models, as more rumours emerge of the company abandoning its plans for a cheaper electric vehicle. Elon Musk's Tesla is back in the news, with shares see-sawing to the upside once more, following the company's recent Robotaxi announcement. The rise came after the company saw shares falling after … [Read more...]
Watches and Wonders 2024: A week of watchmaking festivities in Geneva
Updated: 09/04/2024 - 18:01 Some of the world's finest timepieces are on show this week at Watches and Wonders. The world's largest watchmaking gathering opened its doors on Tuesday at Geneva's Palexpo. Fifty-four brands, from the most famous to the most confidential, are taking part this year. Some of the world's finest … [Read more...]
Can Single European Sky slash aviation emissions by 10%?
Air traffic management measures can play a key role in decreasing emissions but the uptake of sustainable aviation fuels and a clear airspace design between civil and military space is crucial, according to aviation experts. Aviation players were divided on the extent air traffic management measures (ATM) may have on curbing climate change during an aviation conference held in Brussels today … [Read more...]
Mesopotamia Express: You can soon discover Turkey’s cultural treasures with this new train route
The train stops at destinations including Kayseri, Malatya and Elazığ with enough time for sightseeing. Travellers to Turkey will soon be able to explore some of its historic treasures and culinary delights with a new tourist train.The Mesopotamia Express departs from the capital Ankara and meanders through the country’s inner, eastern and southeastern Anatolian regions.The train stops at … [Read more...]
Shell fuels fears of London exodus as it considers move to New York
Shell could be considering a New York move, as the divide between its traditional investors, who want the company to focus on oil and gas, and activist investors, who want more renewables, grows. Oil and gas giant Shell has become the latest blue-chip stock to announce it is thinking about leaving London and moving to list in New York. The reason is mainly due to the company feeling … [Read more...]
International Booker Prize 2024: Shortlist announced
Six books spanning six languages, six countries and three continents contend for this year's biggest international language literary award. The shortlist for the International Booker Prize is finally here, celebrating some of the very best works of literature that were originally written in a language other than English. This year's contenders represent six languages (Dutch, German, … [Read more...]
How satisfied are Europeans with their public services?
The UK, Ireland, Germany and Luxembourg have all seen satisfaction with public services drop markedly over the last 12 years. Several western European countries have seen their citizens' satisfaction with public services falling since 2011, according to a survey by Gallup.The UK suffered by far the largest fall on Gallup's Community Basics Index, from 79 to 67 out of a possible 100 points … [Read more...]
‘It was ours but now it’s gone’: Residents in Europe’s tourist hotspots slam second home ownership
Roughly one in 10 properties in France is a second home. In 2022, the flower-bedecked, lakeside town of Gérardmer in the Vosges mountains was rattled by a spate of vandalism attacks.An environmental saboteur targeted outdoor jacuzzis at holiday rentals and second homes amid rising tensions between tourists and local residents during a water shortage emergency.Since then, there has been growing … [Read more...]
Bed Bug Population Booms as Travel Season Looms
Earlier this year, Orkin’s annual list of the “50 Worst American Cities for Bed Bugs” was released. While the order of the cities may slightly shift each year, one fact remains constant: these bugs aren’t going anywhere. In fact, they are increasing, and not merely in urban areas. Suburban and rural America are also becoming homes for the pests as their relentless march continues. While we’ve … [Read more...]
Marriott Opens Its First All-Inclusive Resort in Cancun, Mexico
Marriott International opened the doors of its first all-inclusive resort, the Marriott Cancun, An All-Inclusive Resort, in the Quintana Roo region of Mexico. Nestled along the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico in the heart of Cancun's Hotel Zone, the opening of Marriott Cancun, An All-Inclusive Resort marks the first-ever all-inclusive resort fully conceptualized by the Marriott … [Read more...]