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Hotels Are Losing Their World Cup Matchup Against Bitter Rival Airbnb
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…
Why hotel check-in still takes forever - but doesn't have to
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…
A Jerusalem shabbat with a view: Falling for Hotel Beit Shmuel
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…
Refreshed plan for old hotel site near Glasgow Green approved
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…
Hotel Review: Hotel Kabuki - JDV by Hyatt
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I was kicked out of my hotel before I even checked in for ludicrous reason
Staying the night at a hotel is often a luxurious treat, but what would you do if you got kicked out of the hotel before you even got the chance to check in? One unfortunate guest found out. Etiquette expert William Hanson has stayed at hundreds of…
Hassan hotel owner honours S. Janaki with a book written in 2013
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…
Incredible Grade I listed mansion once a hotel and linked to 'holy grail
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…
Hotels Posting Signs With Number Of Elite Guests: Useful, Tacky, Or Both?
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…
Reviewed: Charlotte Street Hotel Offers a Boutique Stay With Parisian Flair in the Heart of Artsy Fitzrovia
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.
12-room mini hotel blocked amid warnings noise complaints could threaten local venues
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…
9 Amazing / Unexpected Lounge Amenities, How To Use This Overlooked $100 Perk & 13 NYC Hotel Pools That Beat The Heat
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Emerging Directors Need to Be 'Brave,' 'Curious,' 'Pushy' and 'Fearless,' Say Industry Leaders Behind Future Frames Program
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…
Hotels Few Will Visit
“While the region boasts spectacular ancient heritage sites, breathtaking desert vistas, and boutique wineries,” the Israel Travel News website declares, “a shortage of overnight lodging has historically meant that tourists…
'Drone at St Petersburg airport changed our plan': How wars are reshaping Indian travel
Travel buff Priyanka Sharangpani Joshi says the ongoing conflicts in Europe and the Middle East made planning her family vacation to the UK and Russia far more unpredictable than previous overseas trips. “We built in a buffer for unexpected…
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