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International Manhunt Underway for Suspected Murderer in Danish Hotel Case

Discover the unfolding international pursuit for Michał Tomasz Kąpicki, the key suspect in a harrowing incident in Brøndby. Join the cross-border effort as authorities collaborate to bring the perpetrator to justice. The case, stemming from the grim discovery of a fellow Pole's body on January 5th, has crossed borders, drawing in law enforcement agencies from Sweden, Germany, and Poland.

Backstory of disputed 'Hotel California' lyrics pages 'just felt thin,' ex-auction exec says - Christie's was offered the chance to sell 13 pages of draft lyrics to the Eagles’ “Hotel California” in 2015

When Christie's was offered the chance to sell 13 pages of draft lyrics to the Eagles’ “Hotel California” in 2015, auction house executive Tom Lecky was “super excited.”. But red flags started waving when seller Craig Inciardi said he had gotten them from a writer who worked with the band decades earlier on a never-published biography.

Four arrests in £140m Signature Group fraud investigation - Three residences in Merseyside and Greater Manchester were raided by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) on Wednesday

Four people have been arrested as part of a £140m fraud investigation into hotel and property developer the Signature Group. Three residences in Merseyside and Greater Manchester were raided by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) on Wednesday. Signature Group, often referred to as Signature Living, operated for more than seven years, buying up predominantly historic buildings within the UK for redevelopment into luxury hotels, residential apartments and office spaces.

Protesters march inside Biden's California hotel, accuse him of genocide - Demonstrators chant 'cease-fire now' as they march through upscale Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco

A group of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched inside US President Joe Biden's California hotel Thursday, demanding an immediate cease-fire in the besieged Gaza Strip. "Biden, Biden you can’t hide, we charge you with genocide," the group, estimated by the White House pool to include up to 30 people, chanted.

Nearly a Dozen Elected Officials Speak Out on Alleged Violence at Hotel Maya

Leaders urge hotel operator Ensemble to resolve labor dispute which has dragged on even as other hotels, including two Hyatts in Long Beach, have reached tentative agreements. Nearly a dozen elected leaders have sent a letter to Hotel Maya leadership and owner-operator Ensemble expressing concern over incidents of violence against Maya workers who were peacefully protesting for improved working conditions, benefits and wages.

U.S. Chamber Comment Against FTC Junk Fee Rule Omits Ties to Hotel Chain Sued for Hiding Them - Nowhere in its 31-page commentary does the U.S. Chamber mention that its board of directors includes Katherine Lugar, Executive Vice President at Hilton

Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce filed a misleading public comment opposing the proposed rule from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that would prohibit industry from hiding mandatory fees from the advertising price on everyday transactions like booking hotels, buying a concert ticket, renting an apartment, and more – a move expected to lower costs for consumers by more than $10 billion over the next decade.

Toast Restaurant Technology Selected by Choice Hotels as Brand Standard for Two Upscale Brands - Toast technology streamlines operations for hotel owners and digitalizes guest experience to drive food and beverage sales through ease of use

Toast (NYSE: TOST), the digital technology platform built for restaurants, today announced an innovative collaboration with Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH) to make its Toast for Hotel Restaurants technology a brand standard for two of Choice’s upscale brands, Cambria Hotels and Radisson. Toast is also a Qualified Vendor for Choice’s other brands. Cambria and Radisson will implement Toast technology as a brand standard by summer 2025 for Cambria and by the beginning of 2026 for Radisson properties. This collaboration is designed to help owners accelerate growth in their food and beverage programs and digitalize the guest experience for on-site dining.

BHPD arrests armed man at Waldorf Astoria - Beverly Hills Police Department officers took an armed man into custody on Feb. 1 after receiving a report from hotel security

The BHPD reported shortly after 11 a.m. that officers were investigating a crime at the Waldorf Astoria, 9850 Wilshire Blvd., and advised the public to stay clear of the area. Wilshire and Santa Monica boulevards were closed. Hotel security advised BHPD dispatchers about a male guest staying at the hotel who may be armed. Before BHPD arrived, hotel security knocked on the door and heard someone yell, “I’m going to shoot through the door,” police said.

Renaissance Newark Airport’s Water May Be Making People Sick, Hotel Still Taking Bookings - Informing guests that there is Legionella bacteria in samples collected from its water system

The Renaissance Newark Airport hotel is informing guests that there is Legionella bacteria in samples collected from its water system, which they learned after two reports of guests contracting Legionnaire’s Disease following stays on property. They continue to take guests, but are telling people not to shower. The hotel is working to “chemically treat the water and swiftly implement a plan to permanently disinfect the hotel’s water system to kill any remaining Legionella and prevent more from growing.”

Sexual violence, abuse rampant in Israeli evacuee hotels - Israeli women and children are facing instances of sexual violence within hotels designated for evacuees

A welfare expert informed a Knesset panel on Tuesday that an Israeli girl residing in a hotel designated for evacuees from settlements was subjected to sexual assault by an Israeli man who also lived in the same hotel. Israeli media reported that the revelation occurred during a special session addressing high rates of instances of sexual and physical abuse involving women and minors evacuated to hotels following Operation Al-Aqsa Flood.

Wynn Nearing Start of UAE Hotel Construction - The project’s estimated cost, which is expected to be the first gaming venue in the region, is $4 billion, with a targeted opening date of early 2027

Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ: WYNN) is said to be close to commencing construction on the hotel tower for Wynn Al Marjan Island in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Wynn’s minority interest in the venture reduces its financial exposure, meaning it’s not on the hook for the entire $4 billion. The property on Al-Marjan Island is being developed with local partners Marjan LLC and RAK Hospitality Holding LLC.

Bob W, a European short-stay apartment rental marketplace, raises $43M, It's kinda like Airbnb, but a 'full-stack hospitality operator'

Bob W, a marketplace for premium short-term apartment rentals, has raised €40 million ($43 million) in a Series B round of funding. Founded out of Finland in 2018, Bob W touts itself as a “tech-enabled hospitality operator,” with some 3,000 “aparthotels” offered for rent in 17 cities across Europe, including Amsterdam, Athens, London, Berlin, Madrid, and Helsinki.