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Investigators reveal Casey White and Vicky White paid someone $100 to book their hotel room
(CNN) Casey White and Vicky White paid a man to help them book an Indiana hotel room during their time on the run after the inmate and corrections officer slipped away from an Alabama jail, setting off an 11-day manhunt. The fugitives paid him $100…
Igloo Wonderland | The Wharf Hotel
The Winter Igloo Garden returns to The Wharf Hotel – get ready to cosy up beneath a sky of twinkling fairy lights on the banks of the Yarra in your very own private winter wonderland. Graze away on a sharing platter while you sip on a mulled…
Raymond Blanc hotel accused of 'ecological vandalism' after razing wildflower meadow
A hotel run by Raymond Blanc has been accused of 'ecological vandalism' after razing a wildflower meadow. Villagers in Great Milton, Oxfordshire, said the owners of Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons have cut the field during 'no mow May', when landowners…
The 9 Best Great Smoky Mountains National Park Hotels, Starting at $71
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is America's most visited, and for good reason. Its trails, views, and history make it one of the most important (and beautiful) parks in the National Parks Service. As far as parks (well, at least parks outside…
PHOTOS: See What Disney World Hotel is Now an Ornament!
It seems Disney LOVES celebrating holidays months in advance. Not long ago, Disney celebrated Halfway to Halloween in a multitude of different ways, and we've started to see Christmas ornaments pop up all over the parks, recreating some of our…
This CEO left coal miners penniless. Why did a West Virginia town give him a lucrative tax break to build a luxury hotel?
Milton, West Virginia, might be a small town, but it's an oversized example of how too much police spending can be both a symptom and a cause of bad public policy. Earlier this year, while reporting on a series of questionable arrests in this small…
This Littleton detox center feels like a relaxing hotel. Is this the way out of the fentanyl crisis?
LITTLETON — Each private room has a queen bed covered in a plush, gray comforter, plus a flat-screen TV and a remote control to browse Netflix and Hulu. For lunch and dinner, restaurant menus circulate and meals arrive via Uber Eats. Guests…
Getting the World Clean, One Recycled Bar of Soap at a Time
When hotel or motel guests check into their rooms, they expect at the very least to be greeted with a clean space, a made-up bed and in the bathroom, soap. But what happens when you leave that soap behind? They typically end up in the trash, said…
The Hotel Show Dubai launches new feature
The Hotel Show Dubai is gearing up for its 22nd edition with 200+ exhibitors showcasing 1,000s of products, 50+ speakers, live and interactive features and six conferences including a new addition to the events line up - The Hospitality, Lifestyle…
No room at the inn: Tulsa hotels occupied because of PGA Championship, other events in town
In the span of 10 days, Tulsa is hosting a trio of significant sporting events: the BMX Legacy Nationals, the PGA Championship and Ironman. With visitors from across the world coming to town, lodging throughout the area — including roughly…
Almost 5,000 hotel rooms to be added before the FIFA World Cup
There have been growing concerns over accommodation prices and its availability in the country. Hotels in Qatar are expected to add around 5,000 rooms before the start of the FIFA 2022 World Cup, according to a report released by real estate…
Birthplace of NASCAR': Hennessy puts Daytona's Streamline Hotel up for sale again
DAYTONA BEACH — After spending $6 million to extensively renovate and restore the 'birthplace of NASCAR,' the owner of the iconic Streamline Hotel has put it up for sale again for the second time in three years. Owner Eddie Hennessy…
Massive summer travel demand drives skyrocketing costs
Most Americans are eager to travel this summer, but skyrocketing costs could upend their vacation plans. Airfares rose nearly 19 percent from March to April, according to recent Labor Department data, the largest month-over-month increase for plane…
China's video game market is projected to grow despite government restrictions
Did you miss a session from GamesBeat Summit 2022? All sessions are available to stream now. Learn more. A five-year forecast from Niko Partners is predicting China's video game market will grow through 2026. This forecast is based on two separate…
With Plunging Enrollment, a 'Seismic Hit' to Public Schools
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. — In New York City, the nation's largest school district has lost some 50,000 students over the past two years. In Michigan, enrollment remains more than 50,000 below prepandemic levels from big cities to the rural…
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