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gizmodo.com - Mike Pearl - Hotels Are Losing Their World Cup Matchup Against Bitter Rival Airbnb
Hotels Are Losing Their World Cup Matchup Against Bitter Rival Airbnb
Gizmodo | The Future Is Here

During the World Cup in South Africa in 2010, the hotel industry triumphed, seeing a 55.3% jump in income in June of that year compared to 2009. At the time, a little-known site called Airbnb existed, and had recently made the smart decision to…

smh.com.au - Michael Gebicki - Why hotel check-in still takes forever - but doesn't have to
Why hotel check-in still takes forever - but doesn't have to
The Sydney Morning Herald

You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Why does it take so long to check into some hotels? Not always, but all you want is to get into your room, have a shower and blob out, but now…

jpost.com - ERICA SCHACHNE - A Jerusalem shabbat with a view: Falling for Hotel Beit Shmuel
A Jerusalem shabbat with a view: Falling for Hotel Beit Shmuel
The Jerusalem Post

Living as we do in the heart of the Holy City, my husband Coby and I don't often spend Shabbat as tourists – preferring shmoozy foodfests with friends and family, and sacking out on our comfy couch with a true crime tell-all (me) or a quirky…

heraldscotland.com - Drew Sandelands - Refreshed plan for old hotel site near Glasgow Green approved
Refreshed plan for old hotel site near Glasgow Green approved
The Herald

Earlier plans were approved in late 2021 and early 2022 to demolish the B-listed building in Bridgeton, while retaining the façade, and build an extension. However, a new application added that a demolition contractor had “serious…

thebulkheadseat.com - Anthony Losanno - Hotel Review: Hotel Kabuki - JDV by Hyatt
Hotel Review: Hotel Kabuki - JDV by Hyatt
The Bulkhead Seat

Advertiser & Editorial Disclosure: The Bulkhead Seat earns an affiliate commission for anyone approved through the links below. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. We work to provide the best publicly available…

thehindu.com - The Hindu Bureau - Hassan hotel owner honours S. Janaki with a book written in 2013
Hassan hotel owner honours S. Janaki with a book written in 2013
The Hindu

Veteran playback singer S. Janaki has thousands of admirers, but unique among them is H.S. Ravi, a resident of Hassan who runs a small hotel in the town and has penned a book about the legendary singer. Mr. Ravi was drawn to films and music from…

globaltimes.cn - Foreign visitor flight bookings to Yiwu up 60%; Huaqiangbei in top 10 hotel districts: platform
Foreign visitor flight bookings to Yiwu up 60%; Huaqiangbei in top 10 hotel districts: platform
Global Times

Foreign tourists dressed in ancient Chinese clothing pose for photos at the Palace Museum in Beijing on April 1, 2026. As China's visa-free policies continue to deliver benefits, a huge influx of foreign visitors has come to China, making the…

indianexpress.com - Hamza Khan - Minor girl trafficked in Sri Ganganagar was 'sold to customers', hotel fixed rates, probe finds
Minor girl trafficked in Sri Ganganagar was 'sold to customers', hotel fixed rates, probe finds
The Indian Express

3 min read Jaipur Make us preferred source on Google A minor girl from Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar district, who was allegedly trafficked and sexually assaulted by multiple men after she went missing for four days in June, was sold to…

walesonline.co.uk - Joanne Ridout - Incredible Grade I listed mansion once a hotel and linked to 'holy grail
Incredible Grade I listed mansion once a hotel and linked to 'holy grail
Wales Online

Nestled within the Ceredigion countryside is undeniably one of Wales' most precious, historic buildings - so special it has been given a Grade I listing by Cadw, only bestowed on about 2% of all listed buildings in the country. Called Plas Nanteos…

onemileatatime.com - Ben Schlappig - Hotels Posting Signs With Number Of Elite Guests: Useful, Tacky, Or Both?
Hotels Posting Signs With Number Of Elite Guests: Useful, Tacky, Or Both?
One Mile at a Time

There's potentially lots of value to having hotel elite status. However, there's no denying that elite ranks have swelled quite a bit over the years, especially with some programs making it easy to earn top tier status with a credit card. The way I…

marieclaire.co.uk - Lauren Hughes - Reviewed: Charlotte Street Hotel Offers a Boutique Stay With Parisian Flair in the Heart of Artsy Fitzrovia
Reviewed: Charlotte Street Hotel Offers a Boutique Stay With Parisian Flair in the Heart of Artsy Fitzrovia
Marie Claire UK

Charlotte Street has a vibrant history. The Bohemian hub has long attracted a colourful crowd of artists, intellectuals and restaurateurs, with the famous Fitzroy Tavern a meeting point for literary greats like George Orwell and Dylan Tavern.

southwalesargus.co.uk - Sallie Phillips - 12-room mini hotel blocked amid warnings noise complaints could threaten local venues
12-room mini hotel blocked amid warnings noise complaints could threaten local venues
South Wales Argus

The 12-bedroom apart-hotel was planned for 51–52 High Street, above the former Slipping Jimmys bar, and faced objections from residents, businesses, and venues. The application was refused, with planning officers raising concerns about noise…

marketbeat.com - Best Hotel Stocks To Follow Today - July 12th
Best Hotel Stocks To Follow Today - July 12th
MarketBeat

Iran Ceasefire or Not, These 3 Companies Could Win Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide, and Host Hotels & Resorts are the three Hotel stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Hotel stocks are shares of publicly…

milestomemories.com - Mark Ostermann - 9 Amazing / Unexpected Lounge Amenities, How To Use This Overlooked $100 Perk & 13 NYC Hotel Pools That Beat The Heat
9 Amazing / Unexpected Lounge Amenities, How To Use This Overlooked $100 Perk & 13 NYC Hotel Pools That Beat The Heat
Miles to Memories

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variety.com - Rafa Sales Ross - Emerging Directors Need to Be 'Brave,' 'Curious,' 'Pushy' and 'Fearless,' Say Industry Leaders Behind Future Frames Program
Emerging Directors Need to Be 'Brave,' 'Curious,' 'Pushy' and 'Fearless,' Say Industry Leaders Behind Future Frames Program
Variety

During this year's banner 60th anniversary edition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, Variety hosted a panel in collaboration with Allwyn to discuss the longstanding success of the European Film Promotion 's Future Frames program…

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