One passenger forcibly removed from overbooked Wizz Air flight in Norway
An overbooked Wizz Air flight W4 3216 from Oslo Torp Sandefjord (TRF) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) faced a tense situation when three passengers were left without seats after boarding was completed…
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New Virginia law trains hotel staff to spot signs of human trafficking
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A new state law requires all hotel staff in Virginia to be fully trained to spot human trafficking…
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Defense attorney plies ‘extreme tourism’ niche
It’s known as “extreme tourism,” and for Lincoln litigator Rodney E. Gould, it’s part of his niche practice representing tour operators and travel agencies that find themselves in trouble.
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Batumi to host WTA Europe Gala Ceremony 2023
World Travel Awards (WTA) is delighted to announce that its landmark 30th anniversary Europe Gala Ceremony 2023 will be staged in one of the world’s most exciting emerging tourism destinations…
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Marriott International has signed an agreement with Valdarke to open an Autograph Collection resort on the isle of Cres in Croatia. The hotel will be the international brand's first on the island. It's due to open 2nd Quarter 2024…
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ISHRAQ HOSPITALITY EXPANDS ITS PORTFOLIO WITH NEW RESORT AND HOTEL APARTMENTS IN BATUMI, GEORGIA
Ishraq Hospitality, the asset management and hospitality division of Mohamed & Obaid AlMulla Group, today announces the signing of a Hospitality Management Agreement (HMA) with Rekan Group, marking a significant milestone in their strategic…
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Accor in talks to take over French events company Potel & Chabot
Accor in talks to take over French events company Potel & Chabot - Global hotel giant Accor has confirmed it has entered "exclusive" talks to acquire French event and catering specialist Potel & Chabot…
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Hilton Had a Very, Very Good Quarter
Hilton is seeing no signs of a slowdown in travel demand. The company said the second quarter was the best booking quarter in its history, reports Senior Hospitality Editor Sean O’Neill.
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Wyndham global RevPAR up 7% in Q2
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts' global system grew 4 percent in Q2 2023, reflecting 1 percent growth in the U.S. and 9 percent growth internationally. (Wyndham Hotels & Resorts)
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Luxury Pet Friendly Hotel Market Is Booming Worldwide : Hyatt, Rosewood, the Langham
According to HTF MI, the Global Luxury Pet Friendly Hotel Market is expected to see a growth rate of 12.5% and may see a market size of USD 20.46 Billion by 2028, currently pegged at USD 2.61 Billion.
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U.S. hotel commentary – June 2023
June 2023 Top-Line Metrics (percentage change from June 2022)
Occupancy: 69.7% (-0.4%)
Average daily rate (ADR): US$158.40 (+2.3%)
Revenue per available room (RevPAR): US$110.33 (+1.9%)
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Water-based wellness is a hot trend these days. And operators of geothermal and mineral springs facilities and resorts in the U.S. are ramping up their offerings, letting enthusiasts know they don’t need to head overseas to get in a healthy soak…
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Growing Importance of Wellness in the Hospitality Real Estate Sector
Latest Trends in Wellness Real Estate Sector - Only a few years ago, wellness real estate sector was only an emerging industry, not well understood by the stakeholders, from consumers to developers and investors…
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The pioneer: meet the chef enticing food lovers to rural Norway
At Experience Restaurant on a remote farm, chef Kim Sjøbakk takes diners on a 16-course culinary tour of the Trøndelag landscape.
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French baguette given UNESCO protection
Freshly baked news: the baguette, the long, crusty loaf bread that is a delicious staple of French life, has been awarded special protected status, placing it in a culinary pantheon alongside other regional food delicacies from around the world…
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David Kong, industry veterans launch DEI Advisors
Industry veterans David Kong, Rachel Humphrey and Lan Elliott are the principals of newly launched DEI Advisors, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women and other minority groups to achieve their career aspirations…
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CSR adoption in independent hotels: The drivers and barriers
A focus piece that resumes the challenges of independent hotels in their CSR journey…
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Horwath HTL Italy is pleased to release the Italy Hotels & Chains Report 2022
The industry-established reference for the Italian hotel branded supply is now in its 9th edition.
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