The hospitality industry continues to face major challenges as the labor landscape shifts, driven by the pandemic and global macro-economic factors. As in other industries, hoteliers find themselves having to re-write the value proposition of working at a hotel.
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If the EU wants to be a global power, it needs a new 'Big bang' and a union of 36
The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. At the end of the day, people on both sides of the border must be reassured of the potential for prosperity for the next generation of Europeans. If the past is any indication of the future, we can safely say that the business case is … [Read More...]
Paradores invest for the future
Spain’s paradores, a national network of state-run hotels that often feature historic or culturally important buildings, are continuing to thrive. With the current pipeline of new additions, the portfolio will soon welcome its 100th property. Guests arriving at a parador are in for a treat, as the hotels in the portfolio have often been created by converting interesting, historic buildings, … [Read More...]
Amara Hotels & Resorts to embark on brand redesign
The reimagination of these properties responds to the evolving preferences of today’s traveller. The properties will unveil their new design mid-2024, with new brand experiences to follow. Brand transformation Through its brand redesign, Amara Hotels & Resorts aims to provide guests with meaningful connections and memorable experiences in tailored spaces. “We are thrilled to embark on this new … [Read More...]
A room of her own: Louvre to give ‘disappointing’ Mona Lisa new digs
France’s Louvre could move the Mona Lisa to her own basement room. Here’s why. She’s the world’s most famous and most visited work of art, with up to ten million admirers per year.Her enigmatic smile has been idolised by art lovers, and even targeted by thieves, soup-loving protesters, and even a man disguised as an elderly woman in a wheelchair who threw cake in her face.But now, a new … [Read More...]
Italy delivers €10 million fine to Amazon over 'unfair' commercial practices
Authorities say the firm's pre-ticking site design limits the freedom of choice for consumers. Italy's antitrust authority has fined two Amazon subsidiaries €10 million for what it considers to be unfair commercial practices.The complaint specifically relates to the firm's 'Subscribe and Save' option, which allows customers to set up recurring deliveries of frequently purchased items.According … [Read More...]
Roughly $60 billion US military aid is planned to help Ukraine against Russia. How will it work?
US President Joe Biden is expected to pass a bill on Wednesday giving Ukraine $60 billion in its efforts to stave off Russia's ongoing invasion. Despite the hoopla some Ukrainian lawmakers express hesitation about how the support will actually help the front line. Recently-passed US military aid, expected to arrive by mid-summer if approved by President Joe Biden on Wednesday, will help … [Read More...]
A Russian deputy defence minister appears in court on bribery charges
Timur Ivanov is accused of accepting a massive bribe when he was one of Russia's 12 deputy defence ministers. Ivanov, who was arrested on Tuesday, appeared in court in central Moscow on Wednesday morning, Russia's Investigative Committee said in a statement.It gave no further information, apart from specifying that Ivanov is suspected of taking an especially large bribe – a criminal offence … [Read More...]
Europe's fruit farmers worry as unseasonal frosts threaten harvests
As Europe endures an unusual cold snap, many fruit farmers are concerned for their summer harvests. Europe's spring has so far proven far colder than predicted, and the implications for the continent's food supply are starting to become a real worry.Since mid-April the Balkan states have seen temperatures plunge from near-record highs to unseasonal lows, bringing snow and ice to much of … [Read More...]
Commission foreign subsidies raids involving Chinese company in ex officio probe
The EU Commission has used new powers to raid an unnamed Chinese company under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation - separately, the China Chamber of Commerce to the EU has expressed serious concern over the ‘dawn raids’. A Chinese security equipment company hit by yesterday's raid - the first carried out by the European Commission under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation - is subject to an … [Read More...]
Britain's diverse cultural heritage at forefront of 2024 Turner Prize nominees
Four artists have been nominated for the Turner Prize, Britain’s most prestigious art award, for the first time. Announced this morning at the Tate Britain in London, Pio Abad, Claudette Johnson, Jasleen Kaur and Delaine Le Bas have been nominated for the 2024 Turner Prize.It’s the 40th anniversary of the prize, named after the English painter J. M. W. Turner, that was established in 1984 and … [Read More...]