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‘El Niño’s little brother’ could increase powerful storms, researchers warn. El Niño’s “little brother” could make powerful hurricanes worse, new research has warned.The Atlantic El Niño - a weather system involving high ocean temperatures and complex wind dynamics - is little-studied, overshadowed by the much larger El Niño climate pattern.But fresh analysis has shed light on the weather … [Read more...]

Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group has been appointed to manage the Hilton Garden Inn Los Angeles/Redondo Beach and the Homewood Suites by Hilton Los Angeles/Redondo Beach. The hotels are two of several Southern California hotels developed and owned by Mogul Capital. Located in the South Bay neighborhood, the properties sit side by side and are near Redondo Beach Pier, neighboring Manhattan and … [Read more...]

Russian President Vladimir Putin is not planning to attend the funeral of mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin following his death in a plane crash, the Kremlin said on Tuesday. "The president's attendance is not planned," Russian presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said in his daily telephone press briefing, insisting that all arrangements for Prigozhin's funeral were being handled by his … [Read more...]

Updated: 29/08/2023 - 15:12 Kim's visit took place on 27 August, in advance of North Korea's Navy Day, the Korean Central News Agency reported. Kim's visit took place on 27 August, in advance of North Korea's Navy Day, the Korean Central News Agency reported.North Korea has not made a big deal of its Navy Day in recent … [Read more...]

Remington Hospitality has agreed to manage operations at the Senna House hotel, marking the company’s first property in Scottsdale and fourth in Arizona. This is Remington’s second partnership with hotel owner OpWest Partners, a multi-disciplined investment and development firm focusing on real estate and lifestyle assets. The latest addition to Curio Collection by Hilton, Senna House brings a … [Read more...]

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Air pollution is a greater threat to the world's health than smoking, alcohol, dirty water or even child malnutrition. More dangerous than tobacco or alcohol, air pollution is exacerbated in certain regions of the world including Asia and Africa, according to a study out today."Particulate air pollution remains the world’s greatest external risk to human health", says the report issued by … [Read more...]

Paris and its environs will accommodate 27 sports for the blue riband event, and with international visitors due to flock to the metropolis, hotel chains are gearing up to add to their local portfolios. 2024 peak The THP database currently contains records of 25 hotel projects underway in the city, encompassing 4,861 keys. 60% of the pipeline is due for delivery before the Games begin, comprising … [Read more...]

Mandarin Oriental's newest resort makes its Greek debut in Costa Navarino, surrounded by the natural beauty of the Peloponnese and providing exceptional experiences. Mandarin Oriental is delighted to bring the Group's legendary hospitality to Greece for the first time with the opening of an exquisite beachfront resort at Costa Navarino, the sustainably driven destination in Messenia, southwest … [Read more...]

Hotel Indigo, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' luxury & lifestyle collection, today announced the opening of its fourth property in Japan in the vibrant capital city of Tokyo. Together with Pan Pacific International Holdings Corporation, the neighbourhood-inspired Hotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya has opened its doors in one of Tokyo's most well-known areas near the iconic Shibuya Crossing. Hotel … [Read more...]

Dubai’s ‘second airport’ could handle up to 250 million passengers a year by 2050. As air traffic booms, Dubai’s two airports are planning a massive expansion.Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the busiest international traveller hub in the world. It’s set to become even busier, with a €1.5 to €2.5 billion revamp planned for the next 5 to 7 years.The plans - unveiled by Dubai Airports CEO … [Read more...]

A court in Pakistan suspended the corruption conviction and three-year prison term of the country's former Prime Minister Imran Khan. A Pakistani appeals court on Tuesday suspended the sentence of former prime minister and opposition leader Imran Khan, who is currently in prison after being convicted on a corruption charge earlier this month."The sentence has been suspended, thank God," … [Read more...]

Six new countries are set to join the BRICS to make their presence felt on the global economic stage. But the Western world’s sustainability goals might suffer the consequences. A somewhat surprising mix of countries is about to join the BRICS, the economic grouping of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa - a decision made at the 15th BRICS summit, hosted by South Africa. In January … [Read more...]

Euronews did not produce or publish a report falsely claiming Ukrainian refugees attacked a man in Germany after mistaking his Slovenian flag for a Russian one. A screenshot has been shared online that appears to show a fake Euronews report claiming Ukrainian refugees in Germany attacked a man for hanging up a Slovenian flag, believing it to be a Russian one.Euronews did not produce nor … [Read more...]

A neurosurgeon investigating a woman’s mystery symptoms in an Australian hospital says she plucked a wriggling worm from the patient’s brain. A parasitic roundworm typically found in snakes has been pulled "alive and wriggling" from a woman's brain in a stomach-churning medical first, Australian doctors said Tuesday.Surgeon Hari Priya Bandi was performing a biopsy through a hole in the … [Read more...]

US: Travel and leisure investment firm KSL Capital Partners is set to acquire luxury and lifestyle hotel owner Hersha Hospitality Trust in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.4 billion. KSL will acquire all common shares of Hersha at $10. Holders of Hersha’s 6.87 per cent Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, 6.50 per cent Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, … [Read more...]

Tokyo has called on China to urge its citizens to halt acts of ‘extremely regrettable’ harassment after Japan started to release treated water from its Fukushima nuclear power plant Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has asked China on Monday to urge its citizens to halt acts of harassment, including crank calls and stone-throwing at Japanese diplomatic facilities and schools. The … [Read more...]

The third Curio Collection hotel in Africa, this forthcoming property will bring the brand’s signature curated hospitality experience to Ilashe beach on Nigeria’s coast. Africa brand expansion Hilton has announced the signing of the 60-key Koko Beach Resort Ilashe Lagos, Curio Collection by Hilton during the Africa Hospitality Investment Forum, with the signing itself taking place at the … [Read more...]

All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine. Moscovites adapt to drone attacksResidents of Moscow have told reporters they are facing almost daily Ukrainian drone strikes with "calm and security", with some showing a detachment from the war. In recent weeks the Russian capital has been targeted more than ever by drones. So far, these have caused no casualties and only … [Read more...]

Hannah St. Hotel will sit under the Collection by TFE Hotels brand and will be spread across 10 levels of the Queensbridge Building skyscraper. On schedule Diversified property developer Time & Place and its joint venture partner MaxCap Group are spearheading the project, alongside construction and property specialist Hickory. Construction is already underway with completion on track for Q3 … [Read more...]