Looking more closely at the reasons for changing attendance, 38% of corporates and 51% of associations/not for profits say the challenge is delegates’ unwillingness to travel long distances…
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Iceland Volcanic Actvity Warnings Downgraded by Officials
Emergency warnings about seismic activity on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland have been downgraded by the country’s Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management. The region is now in an “Alert Phase.”…
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Choice to nominate directors for Wyndham Board
During the company's third-quarter earnings call in early November, Choice Hotels International’s new CFO Scott Oaksmith said that Choice had become a “nominal shareholder” of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts as part of its efforts to acquire Wyndham’s…
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Six ways voice-assisted tech delivers business value
Voice-controlled technologies are everywhere in everyday life. Over one-third of Americans now own a smart speaker, like an Amazon Alexa or Google Home, and 7 out of 10 say they use it at least daily…
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Iceland Volcano Update: Exact Eruption Spot, Tremor Every Minute, Magma Map
Iceland residents anxiously wait in anticipation of a volcanic eruption after officials recorded more than an estimated 1,700 tremors within the past 24 hours…
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Towering former Portsmouth star's unexpected retirement side hustle in homeland of Iceland
However, it has also emerged that the former player has also made the unusual move into the hospitality industry in Iceland, with his own hotel around a one-hour drive from his team's ground…
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Wyndham board deems Choice Hotels' new offer "a step backwards"
U.S. hotel operator Wyndham Hotels and Resorts (WH.N) said on Tuesday a new letter from Choice Hotels (CHH.N) "represents a step backwards" and the terms outlined are not in the best interests of Wyndham or its shareholders…
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Is it still safe to visit Iceland? That’s the question on the minds of many tourists after a section of the island nation was placed under a state of emergency following a spike in seismic activity…
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She lived in a New York hotel for more than 40 years. But her life was a mystery
This story begins in room 208 of The Belvedere Hotel. Sitting in the heart of Manhattan's theater district on West 48th Street, the hotel is used to having guests come and go as they see the sights and catch a show…
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Choice Hotels CEO hints at more sweeteners in deal for Wyndham
“We’re well-advised, and we’re confident in our ability to complete this in a reasonable time frame," Choice CEO Pat Pacious told analysts on Tuesday's call.
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Shortage of food safety officers 'could put businesses and customers at risk'
A growing shortage of food safety officers could put hospitality businesses and customers at risk and lead to serious issues being missed, a new study has warned…
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The ultimate countryside getaway: how The Newt perfected the boutique hotel experience
Walled gardens, apple orchards and restored Roman villas: The Newt has it all…
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Luminary Hotel & Co. has been honored with the prestigious Alice S. Marriott Award for Community Service, presented in Washington, D.C. on Monday, Oct. 16…
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Maximising Hotel Efficiency: The Power of Self-Service Technology in Hospitality
In the realm of hospitality, technology has evolved significantly, becoming more adaptable and proficient in supporting both staff and guests in terms of operational efficiency and the overall guest experience…
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Ice machine invention smashes through hotel trial
A firm behind a commercial ice machine sanitiser that purports to slash maintenance costs for kitchen operators has now completed trials with a major hotel group and is working with Shine Food Machinery to sell the technology…
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Wyndham Chairman: Choice Trying 'To Make Us an Elixir for Their Problems'
Brand Company Details Its Reasoning for Rejecting Acquisition Proposal - Wyndham Hotels & Resorts' position on an acquisition proposal from Choice Hotels International can be boiled down to three main concerns: risk, value and leverage…
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What I've Learned Training the Top Hotel Brands in Customer Service
Secrets of customer service as practiced by the greatest Five Star hotels in the world — from the trainer who teaches them…
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Brunello Restaurant launches delivery service — Is this an emerging trend for hotel-based venues?
Brunello Restaurant, at Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah has partnered with Careem to offer the service…
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