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nytimes.com - Henry Bushnell - The myth of the 2026 World Cup hotel and tourism 'boom'
The myth of the 2026 World Cup hotel and tourism 'boom'
The New York Times

FIFA came to North America years ago promising that the 2026 World Cup would bring millions of visitors and billions of dollars. “The world will be invading Canada, Mexico and the United States [with] a big wave of joy and happiness,”…

bloomberg.com - Low De Wei - Directors Quit Hotel Unit at Center of Singapore Billionaire Kwek Feud
Directors Quit Hotel Unit at Center of Singapore Billionaire Kwek Feud
Bloomberg

Three directors have abruptly resigned from a hotel subsidiary controlled by one of Singapore's wealthiest families, the latest twist in a corporate shakeup triggered by an internal feud. City Developments Ltd. said in a filing that Jennifer Duong…

cbsnews.com - Steven  Yablonski - Colorado state Senate candidate arrested in Florida Keys after daughter nearly drowns in hotel pool
Colorado state Senate candidate arrested in Florida Keys after daughter nearly drowns in hotel pool
CBS News

A candidate for Colorado state Senate was arrested in the Florida Keys on Monday after police said his daughter nearly drowned in a hotel pool while he went to go get a drink from the bar. According to court documents from Monroe County, police…

axios.com - Zachery Eanes - More details on Raleigh's Omni Hotel
More details on Raleigh's Omni Hotel
Axios

Construction is underway on downtown Raleigh's future Omni Hotel, putting its opening date at some point in 2028. Why it matters: The Omni, whose groundbreaking was celebrated by city officials yesterday, has been pitched as a way to boost the…

seekingalpha.com - SA Transcripts - Scandic Hotels Group AB (publ) (SCAHF) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Scandic Hotels Group AB (publ) (SCAHF) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Seeking Alpha

Scandic Hotels Group AB (publ) (SCAHF) Q1 2026 Earnings Call April 22, 2026 3:00 AM EDT Jens Mathiesen - President & CEO Par Christiansen - Chief Financial Officer Alice Beer - ABG Sundal Collier Holding ASA, Research Division Jamie Rollo - Morgan…

express.co.uk - Michael Knowles - Labour given bombshell warning over migrant hotel and cash support - 'not far enough'
Labour given bombshell warning over migrant hotel and cash support - 'not far enough'
Daily Express

Labour given bombshell warning over asylum support Labour's plan to boot foreign criminals and migrants caught working illegally out of asylum hotels doesn't go far enough, ministers were told. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will revoke European…

manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Shawna Healey - Divine' duvet set reduced from £48 to £17 'looks like a hotel bedspread
Divine' duvet set reduced from £48 to £17 'looks like a hotel bedspread
Manchester Evening News

Homeware enthusiasts looking to give their bedroom an upgrade needn't make any expensive or time-consuming changes. As the bed is often the biggest piece of furniture in a room, just changing the bedding will transform the entire look and feel of…

skift.com - Inside the Rise of Bloom, a Tech-Led Hotel Platform in India
Inside the Rise of Bloom, a Tech-Led Hotel Platform in India
Skift

This sponsored content was created in collaboration with a Skift partner. Scale has long been the dominant metric of success for hotel brands, with operators prioritizing footprint as a proxy for strength. Technology, in most cases, has remained…

straitstimes.com - Directors quit hotel unit at center of Singapore billionaire Kwek feud
Directors quit hotel unit at center of Singapore billionaire Kwek feud
The Straits Times

Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Published Apr 22, 2026, 08:38 PM SINGAPORE – Three directors have abruptly resigned from a hotel subsidiary controlled by one of Singapore's wealthiest families, the latest twist in a…

liverpoolecho.co.uk - Husna Anjum, Chris Slater - England coach and 'popular figure' dies in hotel as staff force way into room
England coach and 'popular figure' dies in hotel as staff force way into room
Liverpool Echo

A highly regarded Team GB water polo coach who was discovered dead in his hotel room took his own life, a coroner has concluded. The final inquest hearing was held into the death of Andrew McGinty at Rochdale Coroner's Court on Monday (April 20).

wmtw.com - Sleep in a giant potato: Travelers flock to a quirky hotel for unique stays
Sleep in a giant potato: Travelers flock to a quirky hotel for unique stays
WMTW

Inside the Big Idaho Potato Hotel, a one-of-a-kind rural getaway Updated: 8:32 PM EDT Apr 21, 2026 Inside the Big Idaho Potato Hotel, a one-of-a-kind rural getaway Updated: 8:32 PM EDT Apr 21, 2026 A giant potato hotel in rural Idaho has become a…

manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Chris Slater - Tragedy as body of top sports coach found after hotel staff force way into room
Tragedy as body of top sports coach found after hotel staff force way into room
Manchester Evening News

A highly respected national water polo coach who was found dead at a hotel i n Greater Manchester took his own life, a coroner has concluded. The body of 34-year-old Andrew McGinty - who coached the England and Great Britain water polo squads - was…

thehindubusinessline.com - Hotel chains plan expansion in Kashmir, optimistic of tourism revival
Hotel chains plan expansion in Kashmir, optimistic of tourism revival
BusinessLine

Hotel chains are seeing signs of recovery in their business in Jammu & Kashmir and are expanding their portfolios in the state. While overall traffic is still lower compared to last summer, there is a positive growth trajectory, hotels and travel…

wallpaper.com - Ifeoluwa Adedeji - What does a Tom Dixon-designed bed look like? Find out at the Mua Mua Hotel
What does a Tom Dixon-designed bed look like? Find out at the Mua Mua Hotel
Wallpaper*

Receive our daily digest of inspiration, escapism and design stories from around the world direct to your inbox. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors After…

indianexpress.com - Trends Desk - Bengaluru woman books an AC room in a nearby hotel to escape the heat; viral video sparks debate: 'Better than a restaurant'
Bengaluru woman books an AC room in a nearby hotel to escape the heat; viral video sparks debate: 'Better than a restaurant'
The Indian Express

4 min read New Delhi Make us preferred source on Google Fed up with the sweltering heat in Bengaluru, a woman chose an unconventional way to cool off: by booking a hotel room just for the air conditioning. But what seemed like a practical…

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