European hotel values rise 3% in 2022 in what proved a mixed year for the sector. Read more in our latest European Hotel Valuation Index.
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Courtyard by Marriott Johnson City, TN renovates
The Courtyard by Marriott Johnson City, TN, has completed its extensive renovation. Its ribbon-cutting event celebrated the hotel’s updates and commitment to stimulating economic growth while supporting the travel demands of local Johnson City businesses. “This renovation showcases LBA’s commitment to delivering exceptional hospitality experiences, adapting to the dynamic … [Read More...]
Britain's PM announces plans to crackdown on 'sick note culture'
Rishi Sunak wants to strip family doctors of their power to sign people off work as part of a plan to tackle what he calls the UK "sick note" culture. His comments have sparked anger among unions and health charities. Rich Sunak's comments come as the percentage of employed working-age Britons is at its lowest point since 2015, reportedly due to a surge in people on long-term sick leave as … [Read More...]
Driftwood Capital receives $33M for Sheraton Park City refi
Driftwood Capital has secured $33 million in refinancing for the 200-key Sheraton Park City hotel in Park City, UT. Berkadia South Florida’s Managing Directors Michael Weinberg and Scott Wadler, along with their team members Alec Fox and Edmund Aramayo, arranged the five-year, fixed-rate CMBS loan through Goldman Sachs Bank USA. “The hotel, with its extensive meeting space compared to its … [Read More...]
No nuclear sites damaged after Israel launched retaliatory strikes
No nuclear sites were damaged after Israel allegedly launched retaliatory strikes against Iran, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency. No nuclear sites were damaged after Israel allegedly launched retaliatory strikes against Iran, according to the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).“I’m urging everyone to exercise maximum restraint,” said Rafael Grossi, the … [Read More...]
Dozens injured on Capri ferry in Naples
The island is hosting the G7 foreign ministers meeting, but it's not yet known if those injured had been involved in the gathering At least 29 people were injured in Italy on Friday when a ferry carrying people from the Italian island of Capri collided with a quay in Naples.The injured passengers were taken to local hospitals. Most had only slight injuries, while one was in a more serious … [Read More...]
High noon for French haute gastronomy: France seeks foreign help to inspire its young chefs
After centuries of being respected as the modern birthplace of gastronomy and the apex of cooking, France plans to send chefs abroad to improve their cuisine culture to improve traditional fare served up at home. From your mirepoix to your mise en place; from the Michelin Guide to the five mother sauces: French cuisine has long been held as the pinnacle of gastronomy. Some consider France to … [Read More...]
'Foreign influence' law pushes Georgia away from EU accession dream, warns Michel
The European Union has doubled down on its criticism of the "foreign influence" law proposed by the Georgian government, which critics say will be exploited to silence independent voices. "I want to be clear: this bill voted in the parliament – this is not bringing Georgia closer to the EU. This is the opposite," Charles Michel, the president of the European Council, told Euronews on Friday … [Read More...]
Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department': Euronews Culture's verdict
Taylor Swift’s 11th album has dropped - and Euronews Culture’s resident Swiftie shares his verdict. Taylor Swift has released her new album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department’, which dropped at midnight - followed by a “surprise double album” two hours later.For the sake of sanity, our writer David Mouriquand, a proud but occasionally tortured Swiftie, is keeping it to the original 16 tracks of … [Read More...]
Workers' slice of the GDP pie: How do income shares compare across Europe?
Analysis reveals huge disparities in labour income share in GDP among European countries. Falling shares are likely to raise income inequality. The labour income share in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) presents a downward trend in Europe. This means that workers are getting a smaller slice of the cake. Falling labour shares are frequently associated with rises in income inequality as capital … [Read More...]
Rushed CAP changes are not about farmers, but agro-industry profits at the expense of society
The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. The rushed and quirky bureaucratic manoeuvre of reopening the Common Agricultural Policy runs counter to the interests of farmers, consumers, and our environment, and only serves to deliver profits for the big agri players promoting it, Natacha … [Read More...]