Combining fitness and fun with furry friends, Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane is set to launch a PupsYoga package at its rooftop spa this April.
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‘Put off’: Many UK adults unwilling to travel to Europe under new entry/exit scheme
A significant chunk of UK adults say they have no idea about how the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) will work when it kicks off in October. Almost two thirds of UK adults are unaware of the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) which is scheduled to launch later this year.That staggering statistic comes from findings by Co-op Insurance. The research has also found that more than one in five UK … [Read More...]
Coast Hotels USA launched
Coast Hotels Ltd., a fully owned subsidiary of APA Hotel Canada Inc., has created a new subsidiary, Coast Hotels USA Inc., to expand its presence in North America. As part of this strategic move, as of May 16, Jin Sasaki, the current president of Coast Hotels Ltd., will be relocating to Seattle to assume the role of president/CEO of the new subsidiary. “I am excited to take on this new role … [Read More...]
LE: U.S. development pipeline reaches all-time high
As seen in the Q1 2024 U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), at the end of the first quarter, there are 6,065 projects with 702,990 rooms in the pipeline. This new all-time high represents a 9% year-over-year (YOY) increase in projects and a 7% YOY increase in rooms compared to last year. The details can be seen directly within the stages of the pipeline, … [Read More...]
Hilton reports 2% Q1 RevPAR increase
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc., for the first quarter ended March 31, reported that system-wide comparable RevPAR increased 2%, on a currency neutral basis, compared to the same period in 2023. Net income for the period was $268 million. “We are pleased to report a strong first quarter with bottom-line results meaningfully exceeding our expectations, further demonstrating the power of our … [Read More...]
EU elections: How is Europe preparing for possible disinformation campaigns?
Here’s a look at some of the efforts in Europe to tackle disinformation and what voters should look out for before the June vote. Concerns are growing regarding disinformation and artificial intelligence (AI) generated content ahead of the EU elections in June.The European Commission published recommended measures in March for digital platforms with more than 45 million EU-based users per … [Read More...]
Investment fund managers' decision-making is affected by politics. Here's what that means
The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. Fund managers' political leanings sway the way they vote, impacting company governance at the expense of its performance, Massimo Massa and Lei Zhang write. Fund managers are meant to be focused on value creation, and paid to make decisions … [Read More...]
TOOR Hotel to debut in Toronto this summer
Canada: Hotelier Sukhdev Toor will open his first property under the TOOR brand this summer, comprising an urban boutique and multifamily residential tower located in downtown Toronto. The 33-storey development will offer 232 guest rooms and suites, as well as 181 multifamily rental units. The building’s architecture has been led by Arcadis IBI Group with hotel interiors by … [Read More...]
stayAPT Suites to add 30 properties via partnership
stayAPT Suites has launched a significant expansion initiative in partnership with Powerhouse Hotels, a joint venture between JCap Realty Group and Cullinan Holdings. This collaboration involves signing a multi-unit development agreement, adding 30 new locations to stayAPT Suites’ portfolio and expanding the brand footprint to 25 states over the next five years, with six locations that will break … [Read More...]
Critical thinking is needed more than ever in the AI age and it could add thousands to your salary
Like everything else, critical thinking is a skill that takes time and practice to develop. The more you do it, the better you become. By Suzie CoenCritical thinking is, well, critical. At its core, it’s a process that involves interpreting information in a logical and systematic manner. It allows individuals to engage with ideas, consider different perspectives and arrive at reasonable … [Read More...]
EU-Japan to cooperate on AI, data flows
The regions will call upon the OECD countries to support safe, secure AI. The European Union and Japan will announce a cooperation between the EU’s AI office and Japan’s Safety Institute at the EU-Japan Digital Partnership Council on 30 April, according to minutes of telecom attaches seen by Euronews. As a first step towards interoperability, Japanese companies are encouraged to participate … [Read More...]