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Scarborough hotel to be converted into 22-guest Airbnb
A Victorian hotel with an outdoor hot tub will be turned into holiday accommodation for single bookings of more than 20 people. Plans to convert Lonsdale Villa in Scarborough into an Airbnb for private groups of up to 22 guests were approved by…
The Kinneret's beautiful surprise hotel
There is something slightly sad about driving to the Kinneret. As you draw closer to the national lake, it is difficult to ignore the gap between the area's immense potential and reality. For years, we grew accustomed to thinking that a Kinneret…
'Poirot's hotel was the place to stay in Istanbul': the book that inspired my travels
Inspired by Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express I visited Istanbul because of Murder on the Orient Express, even though the city only makes a fleeting appearance in the novel. In fact, one of the things I love about Agatha Christie is…
Hotel Wi-Fi phishing attack targets Microsoft logins
Hackers are tampering with Wi-Fi equipment at hotels and conference centers, turning an everyday internet connection into a path toward fake Microsoft 365 login pages. The hotel Wi-Fi phishing attack poses a particular risk to business travelers.
New, bargain hotel in NZ's biggest city is another reason to visit
Hotel Indigo, Auckland, New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand largest city, has more than a fair bit going for it, so it's surprising Australians aren't choosing to go there in greater numbers. It's blessed, after all, with one of the world's best…
How a South Yorkshire community has really recovered after asylum hotel riots
On Tuesday, July 14, Ashley Ivermee became the 120th and final person to be convicted for their role in the Manvers riot. Two years later, we asked residents there how they felt about it all. The attack at the Holiday Inn Express on Manvers Way…
AMEX Platinum Hotel Status Grows, Just Not In The US
Amex just handed Platinum members Accor Gold status in 12 countries. Unfortunately, the United States is not one of them. American Express and ALL Accor announced a global partnership out of Paris on July 22, built on two pieces. The first is elite…
The iconic Manchester hotel with a rooftop terrace that feels like a holiday
It's not often you get to view the city of Manchester from above so when you get the chance it never fails to take your breath away. The rooftop bar and restaurant at the top of The Rex Hotel on King Street just might be one of the best places to…
Cleaner urges hotel guests to always remove item from room before sleeping
Is cleanliness one of your biggest concerns when you first arrive in your hotel room? If so, a housekeeping manager has shared her honest thoughts on a task she believes all guests should perform upon their arrival at their accommodation. The…
Hotels in Bengaluru welcome ₹200 LPG price cut, but say losses remain
Commercial LPG cylinder prices, which had climbed steadily since March and touched ₹3,021 in July, saw a ₹200 reduction on Saturday. Hoteliers, while welcoming the reduction, said it offers little relief to them as it recovers only a…
Eerie hotel left abandoned after closing 10 years ago - located in UK's 'oldest town'
One UK town is being criticised after an abandoned hotel is causing an eyesore An abandoned hotel that has stood empty for more than a decade continues to frustrate residents, who say the deteriorating building has become a major eyesore. The Upper…
Man found dead in Liverpool city centre hotel room
A man has been found dead in a Liverpool city centre hotel. Merseyside Police confirmed that a man's body was discovered this morning, Saturday, August 1, inside a hotel room at the Brownlows Inn on Mount Pleasant. The force said emergency services…
Police find gunman in Stratford hotel with 'cocaine and taser
Police tracked a gunman down to a posh Stratford hotel along with cocaine worth £2,000 and a taser. Officers found J'jay Lawlor, 19, at the Crown Plaza Hotel a week after he shot biker Liam Roberts in the arm in an incident in Chelmsley Wood…
Summer staycations: UAE hotels offer stays from Dh169, family-friendly packages
From offering packages starting from Dh169 to 24-hour staycations, hotels in the UAE are attracting more customers for summer staycations with value-added offers. While some are offering weekday special rates, others are giving complimentary second…
Hotel Stocks To Add to Your Watchlist - August 1st
Burger King's Turnaround Is Putting Restaurant Brands Back in Focus McDonald's, Starbucks, Booking, Hilton Worldwide, and Royal Caribbean Cruises are the five Hotel stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Hotel stocks…
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