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The Polish government has filed legal challenges against the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union, claiming that three EU climate policies threaten energy security and fail to protect the wellbeing of citizens. Warsaw has asked that the EU's top court - the Luxebourg-based European Court of Justice - cancel the three policies, which include the bloc's landmark phaseout of … [Read more...]

Automation can make a significant difference to businesses in the travel and hospitality sectors. After all, this is a sector with a high volume of manual processes, ripe for transformation through automation. So why might you be struggling to sell automation to travel and hospitality businesses if you’re a tech seller? Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

Accor announced its latest addition to the Mercure portfolio in India, with Mercure Lucknow. The newly signed hotel is under development by Meghalaya Hotels Pvt Ltd. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

The trade balance between the European Union and the rest of the world has returned to surplus after six consecutive quarters of deficit. The shift took place in the second quarter of this year when the bloc registered a modest surplus of €1 billion, according to a new report released by Eurostat.Worldwide sales of EU-made chemicals, machinery, vehicles, food and drinks were the main drivers … [Read more...]

Accor adds to its portfolio in Italy with the signing of a new franchising agreement with PPN HOSPITALITY, which will see the Grand Hotel della Posta in Sondrio become part of the Handwritten Collection brand, from April 2024. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

Situated in proximity to Patong Beach, the Andaman Beach Hotel Phuket – Handwritten Collection offers 161 guest rooms, each featuring a private balcony. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania—Hersha Hospitality Trust and KSL Capital Partners, LLC announced a definitive merger agreement entered into on August 27, 2023, under which affiliates of KSL will acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Hersha for $10.00 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.4 billion. The purchase price represents a premium of approximately 60 percent … [Read more...]

Plaintiff was Sexually Assaulted by Massage Therapist Provided by Luxury Hotel While Guest at 60 Lower East Side in 2018 Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

In comparison, 2023 experienced an earlier onset of interest at the beginning of June. At the start of August, there was an uptick in demand for 2022 that was not observed in 2023. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

The residents of the neighbourhood of Christiana, traditionally a hippie paradise where the cannabis trade has flourished despite bans, asked authorities for help shutting down its Pusher Street after a slew of recent gang-related murders. After a deadly shooting last weekend, Copenhagen’s hippie commune Freetown Christiana has called on Danish authorities to close its so-called “Pusher … [Read more...]

Thousands of families in Chile are still searching for answers regarding their missing children taken during the Pinochet regime. One son managed to locate his biological mother after forty-two years apart. Forty-two years ago, hospital workers told Maria Angelica Gonzalez that her newborn son had died. Now, she has finally reunited with him in Chile.“I love you very much,” Jimmy Lippert … [Read more...]

One year ago, European politicians were in a state of panic watching wholesale gas prices break all-time records. The numbers seemed to be in the grip of an irrepressible force: August 2022 began with the Title Transfer Facility (TTF), Europe's leading hub, trading gas at €145 per megawatt-hour (MWh), an alarming level.Two weeks later, the TTF broke through the €200 MWh barrier for the first … [Read more...]

In today's globalised world, proficiency in multiple languages is highly valued in fields such as diplomacy, national security, education, medicine, business and more, Julia Sylla writes. As the new school year is approaching, talking about the reasons and motivations of students for learning languages feels more important than ever.The recently released Language Trends Survey shows declines … [Read more...]

Shortly after Omni Hotels & Resorts revealed the company’s first brand evolution in more than 10 years, company president Kurt Alexander talked exclusively with Hotel Business about the evolution and what it means for the company. “We’ve talked about it as an era of elevation,” he said. “We are elevating who we are as a brand; elevating how we’re perceived as a brand; elevating what we … [Read more...]

Hotel Business caught up with Michelle Low-Murray, VP, brand marketing and management, Gaylord Hotels to discuss the Marriott brand’s sustainability efforts. How important is sustainability to the Gaylord brand? With several of the largest nongaming convention center hotels in the U.S., we know the impact our overall operation can have on the environment and its future. Whether it’s water and … [Read more...]

The legendary singer songwriter is said to be recuperating at home in Nice after a hospital visit in nearby Monaco. Sir Elton John is recovering at home following a night in hospital after he fell over at his villa in the south of France.The Tiny Dancer hit maker took a tumble at his house in Nice and was taken to the orthopaedic department at the Princess Grace hospital in Monaco.His PR team … [Read more...]

More than 80% of Americans have been traveling this summer, and more than half (55%) have increased their travel since last year, according to Tripadvisor’s Summer Travel Index. But where are they heading this Labor Day weekend? Major U.S. cities can expect the most travelers this long weekend, while Mexico tops international travel for those looking to soak up a bit of sunshine before the … [Read more...]

Demand for Labor Day is showing a similar trend year-over-year (YOY), according to data from Koddi. In 2022, interest in Labor Day travel dates started in mid-June. In comparison, this year experienced an earlier onset of interest at the beginning of June. At the start of August, there was an uptick in demand for 2022 that was not observed this year. Additionally, there has been a boost in desktop … [Read more...]

MCR has acquired the Gramercy Park Hotel in New York City. Morse Development, an MCR affiliate that developed the TWA Hotel at New York City’s JFK Airport, will renovate the five-star hotel. Areas of the hotel that will be renovated include the lobby; the first-floor restaurants and bars; and the 197 guestrooms and suites. The 7,000-sq.-ft. rooftop bar will also receive a full restoration. The … [Read more...]

Home2 Suites by Hilton Orlando South Davenport — Photo by Hilton T exas Western Hospitality of Addison, Texas today announced the opening of their newest property, Home2 Suites by Hilton in Davenport, Florida. Designed for travelers who want to maintain their normal routine, the hotel features 128 suites and a range of value, tech-focused and eco-conscious amenities. General Manager Kari … [Read more...]