Signing of Wyndham T&T Hai Duong will add to our portfolio of 16 hotels across 7 brands in Vietnam. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company with 25 brands and approximately 9,200 hotels is expanding its presence in Vietnam, with the recent signing of Wyndham T&T Hai Duong in Hanoi, Vietnam. The hotel marks the first Wyndham in Hai Duong, capitalizing on … [Read more...]
EU jobs crisis as employers say applicants don't have the right skills
Some 75% of employers in 21 European countries could not find workers equipped with the right skills in 2023. This was up from 42% in 2018, an increase of 33 percentage points. And there's no sign of demand for skilled workers slowing any time soon. Skill shortages are increasingly becoming a serious problem for employers across Europe, as illustrated by different surveys. In 2023, 54% of … [Read more...]
The Week Ahead on the Markets as the ECB prepares for its rate decision
This week, the European Central Bank (ECB) is scheduled to convene the monetary policy meeting, offering clues on the interest rate path and the economic outlook. Additionally, the US will release its March inflation data, steering the global market’s sentiment. The European stock markets saw a decline for the week following a five-month gain, potentially due to profit-taking amid uncertainty … [Read more...]
What is Songkran? Everything you need to know about Thailand’s wet and wild New Year celebrations
Here's where to celebrate Songkran this April. Songkran will kick off in Thailand on 13 April, bringing raucous water fights to the streets of Bangkok and beyond.The three-day festival marks the start of the traditional Thai New Year and is a major draw for tourists.Here’s everything you need to know about Songkran, including its origins and where to celebrate.Why is Thai New Year celebrated … [Read more...]
Latest news bulletin | April 8th – Morning
Top News Stories Today Updated: 08/04/2024 - 07:07 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. ...More Source: euronews.com … [Read more...]
Austrian Alpine Club warns country's glaciers will be gone in 45 years
The report details the rapid shrinking of 93 glaciers in Austria in the last couple of years. Austrian glaciers will be gone in 45 years, the Austrian Alpine Club (OeAV) warned on Friday, in its latest glacier measurement report that details the rapid shrinking of 93 glaciers in Austria in the last couple of years.The Pasterze glacier receded the most with over 203 metres. The … [Read more...]
IAEA calls for caution following strike on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Attacks on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant significantly increase accident risk, warns The International Atomic Energy Agency. U.N.’s atomic watchdog agency condemned a drone strike on one of six nuclear reactors at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine, saying such attacks “significantly increase the risk of a major nuclear accident."Officials at the plant said, "The … [Read more...]
Room service delivery made easy – with the help of a trusted robot!
The Renaissance Paris La Défense hotel is a 4* luxury hotel located in the heart of Paris, France.Pierre Brochard, General Manager of the hotel, is passionate about introducing innovative technology to improve efficiency for his staff and guests. Pierre wanted to explore how introducing robots could improve the day to day operation of maintaining the hotel and serving guests.The hotel were … [Read more...]
First Grand Cayman, Tulum and Roatan. Now Kimpton Is Opening in the Dominican Republic
Locally-focused restaurants, sleek lobbies, thoughtful service and a reinvention of how hotels do happy hour. Kimpton has always been a unique hotel brand; but it wasn’t until 2016 that the company actually came to the Caribbean, with the outstanding Kimpton Seafire in Grand Cayman. It was another six years later that the company opened its second hotel in the region, with the Kimpton Alona in … [Read more...]
Yemen's Houthis say they launched missiles, rockets at Western ships
Yahya Saree, Yemeni Armed Forces spokesman, said in a televised statement that the operations took place ''during the last 72 hours''. He did not give further details of the attacks. The Iran-aligned Houthis said they targeted a British ship and a number of US frigates in the Red Sea, while in the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean it had attacked two Israeli vessels heading to Israeli … [Read more...]
Latest news bulletin | April 7th – Evening
Top News Stories Today Updated: 07/04/2024 - 18:06 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. ...More Source: euronews.com … [Read more...]
European defence spending needs to speed up, says Von der Leyen
Europe is being targeted both from within and from outside, Ursula von der Leyen said on Sunday. Speaking at the conference of Greece's ruling conservative party New Democracy, the EU Commission president, who is running for re-election this June, said that in the current environment there is no return to innocence and made the case for a common European defence."We need to speed up European … [Read more...]
Rwanda remembers genocide 30 years on in ceremony
World leaders around the world have marked the anniversary of the genocide of the Tutsi ethnic minority. Charles Michel, the President of the European Council, admitted responsibility, a kind of complicity on the part of the international community - which remained motionless, closed its eyes - in this dark moment in human history.He went on to say: "The duty to remember, is above all a … [Read more...]
IDF quietly withdraws from southern Gaza strip
Israel's military said it was drawing back most forces from a Hamas stronghold in southern Gaza following a major phase of its offensive. The withdrawal of troops has brought military presence in the territory to one of the lowest levels since the six-month war began.The forces will recuperate and prepare for future operations while a significant number remain elsewhere in Gaza, said Israeli … [Read more...]
Thousands protest in Hungary against Viktor Orbán's government
Some media estimated about 100,000 participants, making it one of the two largest opposition political demonstrations in recent years. Tens of thousands of Hungarians demonstrated Saturday against Viktor Orbán 's government at the invitation of the prime minister's new challenger, Péter Magyar. The crowd packed Budapest's main square. Péter Magyar, 43, belonged to the ruling party's elite … [Read more...]
Radisson Hotel Group’s Luxury Lifestyle Brand Radisson Collection arrives in India
Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to announce the grand debut of its luxury lifestyle brand, Radisson Collection in India with the opening of Radisson Collection Hotel & Spa, Riverfront Srinagar. Nested on the banks of River Jhelum, the hotel derives its design inspiration from Kashmir’s heritage, culture, and art. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]
Wyndham Enters Upscale Extended Stay with WaterWalk
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is expanding into the upscale extended stay segment, launching a strategic relationship with industry innovator WaterWalk. The deal adds 11 hotels and over 1,500 rooms to the Wyndham ecosystem, rebranding them under the newly created WaterWalk Extended Stay by Wyndham brand, the 25th in Wyndham’s portfolio. Source: … [Read more...]
Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection Expands in Mexico
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of the family-friendly, all-inclusive, Dreams Estrella del Mar Mazatlán Golf & Spa Resort. The opening of the luxury all-suite resort marks the first Hyatt hotel in the seaside destination of Mazatlán in Mexico, supporting Hyatt’s strategic brand expansion plans to provide more distinctive destination … [Read more...]
Hilton Expands into Luxury Lifestyle Market with Acquisition of Sydell Group’s NoMad Brand
Hilton has acquired a majority controlling interest in Sydell Group to expand its NoMad Hotels brand globally, marking its entry into the luxury lifestyle hotel market. Led by founder Andrew Zobler, Sydell has created dynamic lifestyle brands, including NoMad, known for exceptional food and beverage offerings, interior design, and service. With plans for … [Read more...]
Curio Collection by Hilton Brings Artistic Elegance to Florence with Anglo American Hotel Debut
Hilton introduces its upscale Curio Collection by Hilton brand to Florence with the opening of Anglo American Hotel Florence. Situated in the heart of the city, the hotel boasts 118 rooms and suites alongside a sunlit courtyard, offering guests a blend of historic charm and modern luxury. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]