PHOENIX, Arizona—BWH Hotels introduced new eco-conscious brand partnerships while continuing to encourage individual properties to prioritize localized sustainability efforts in their respective markets. Coming into 2024, BWH Hotels announced it would be working with Tesla to install electric vehicle charging stations at properties throughout North America, with installation beginning this year, … [Read more...]
Archives for 11/04/2024
Raines Adds Cambria Charleston Riverview to Management Portfolio
FLORENCE, South Carolina—Raines added the Cambria Charleston Riverview to its management portfolio. This 126-room property adds to Raines’ foothold in the Charleston market as the company’s seventh hotel in the area and kicks off its partnership with the hotel’s owner, RREAF Holdings. “For a variety of reasons, we’ve decided to partner with Raines on this property,” said Kip Sowden, chairman … [Read more...]
Danish celebrities report Meta to police over fraudulent ads
Presenters Divya Das and Kim Bildsøe Lassen are taking action after their images appeared in fraudulent ads on Facebook. Two popular Danish public figures have reported Meta, Facebook's parent company to the police after finding their images and words had been manipulated and misused in thousands of Facebook ads.Divya Das and Kim Bildsøe Lassen are both hosts on Danish television shows. … [Read more...]
#WalangPasok: Class Suspensions For April 12, 2024, Friday
#WalangPasok: Updated List of Work and Class cancellations for April 12, 2024 (Friday) Table of Contents Manila, Philippines – Due to the hot weather, several schools suspended in-person classes on April 12, 2024. The Department of Education has implemented an alternative delivery mode of learning to mitigate the impact of weather conditions on students. Walang Pasok Updates: April … [Read more...]
Protesters clash with police in Argentina over austerity reforms
Demonstrators are demanding Javier Milei's government provide more social benefits for impoverished families. Grassroots movements clashed with police on Wednesday during a demonstration in central Buenos Aires.Hundreds gathered in front of government buildings, rallying against the austerity measures being ramped up by Javier Milei's government.Police used water cannons to disperse the … [Read more...]
Donor heart travels 12 hours across Atlantic before use in successful transplant in world first
Doctors say this is the first time a preserved donor heart has been successfully transplanted after a 12-hour transatlantic flight. Surgeons in Paris successfully carried out a heart transplant earlier this year after a donor organ travelled across the Atlantic Ocean for the first time.The heart came from a 48-year-old man in the French West Indies who was declared brain dead three days after … [Read more...]
YOTEL Geneva Lake to open this month
Switzerland: Lifestyle hotel brand YOTEL will open its latest property, located close to the banks of Geneva Lake, on 18 April 2024. The brand new property, comprising two interconnected glass buildings at different heights, has been designed to maximise views of the surrounding area, including Mont Blanc. It offers 237 rooms, two F&B venues, as well as meeting and event space. … [Read more...]
Caption by Hyatt breaks ground in Chattanooga
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has broken ground on Caption by Hyatt Chattanooga in Tennessee, set to open in early 2026. It will mark the first hotel for the company in the city when it opens. Developed by 3H Group Inc. under a franchise agreement with Hyatt, the 123-room hotel will be situated downtown in the Southside area known for its restaurants, bars and the seasonal Chattanooga Market. “We … [Read more...]
In Conversation With Mitch Patel: New AHLA Vice Chair Supports Agenda for 2024 and Beyond
Mitch Patel, president and CEO of Chattanooga, Tennessee-based Vision Hospitality Group, recently spoke with LODGING regarding his goals as AHLA vice chair, current challenges and positive aspects of the lodging landscape, and his outlook for the industry. What initially attracted you to the hospitality industry? My parents came to this great country with little in their pockets, trying to … [Read more...]
New US limits on toxic forever chemicals in drinking water expected to save thousands of lives
Campaigners have celebrated the limit on toxic PFAS, saying ‘We couldn’t ask for a better standard’. The USA has placed the first ever federal limits on toxic 'forever chemicals' in drinking water.The rule, finalised by the Biden administration on Wednesday 10 April, requires utilities to reduce the chemicals to the lowest level they can be reliably measured. Officials say this will … [Read more...]
25 Best Things To Do in Salt Lake City Utah in 2024
The capital of Utah is one of the most beautifully located cities in the USA. Salt Lake City sits between the Great Salt Lake and the Wasatch Mountains; it’s a jackpot when it comes to finding things to do. The high season runs from December until March, when you’ll find all the winter activities and ski-related things to do. The second high season is the height of summer, when road trips around … [Read more...]
Hotel Centro Sonoma Wine Country opens
Hotel Centro Sonoma Wine Country, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, has made its debut in Rohnert Park, CA. The four-story, 135-room hotel is managed by Azul Hospitality Group. Influenced by California’s natural, agrarian landscape, with interiors by local design firm Cadiz Collaboration, the hotel features signature restaurant Overland Tap & Kitchen, a grab-and-go marketplace, meeting and … [Read more...]
Sunstone to acquire Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk for $230M
Sunstone Hotel Investors Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement with an affiliate of Hyatt Hotels Corporation to acquire the fee-simple interest in the 630-room Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk. Sunstone is acquiring the hotel for a gross purchase price of $230 million. Hyatt will continue to manage the hotel under the Hyatt Regency brand and will contribute approximately $8 million of … [Read more...]
Aligned Hospitality adds 25th property to portfolio
Third-party hotel management company Aligned Hospitality Management has added The M Solvang hotel in Solvang, CA, to its portfolio. This marks the company’s 25th property and its inaugural venture into the California market. With 24 rooms and suites, The M Solvang is located in Santa Barbara wine country and has a rich history dating back to its inception in 1950. Originally known as … [Read more...]
Gold surge continues as geopolitical tensions intensify in Middle East
Gold prices have touched a new record high, as tensions between Iran and Israel intensify, leading to more safe haven asset purchasing. Gold prices hit a new record at $2,338.7 (€2,179.6) per ounce on Thursday, fuelled by increasing tensions in the Middle East.This is primarily due to the increased possibility of drone or missile strikes by Iran or any of its proxy groups on government and … [Read more...]
First Hospitality names Matt Schuster CFO
First Hospitality, a national hotel operating, management and development company, has appointed Matt Schuster CFO. Schuster reports to David Duncan, president/CEO, and leads the company’s financial services functions including all financial reporting, treasury operations, corporate financial planning and analysis. He will play a role in further developing long-term strategy and execution. “Matt’s … [Read more...]
A world first: Greek government compensates tourists affected by wildfires
The Greek government has announced the move following wildfires last July which saw 25,000 tourists forced to evacuate the popular island. Following last summer’s devastating wildfires on the island of Rhodes, Greece has announced it’s giving thousands of affected holidaymakers free trips.In July 2023, thousands of tourists were forced to flee Rhodes as the fires tore through the popular … [Read more...]
Soil protection law survives plenary vote, but considerably weakened
Legislation designed to bolster the key role of soil in maintaining Europe's biodiversity and climate resilience has been approved by MEPs, but only after the requirements it would place on national governments were significantly lightened. A draft law designed to help restore Europe’s degraded soils to health has survived a vote in the European Parliament, but only after it was stripped of … [Read more...]
EU countries not enforcing migration pact could face legal action, says Johansson
EU countries failing to implement the New Pact on Migration and Asylum, narrowly endorsed by the European Parliament on Wednesday, could face legal action, the bloc's home affairs chief has warned. "All member states have to implement it and apply it," Ylva Johansson, the Commissioner who spearheaded the sweeping reform, told Euronews on Thursday."If not, the Commission will of course act and … [Read more...]
Defence stocks take a dive: Why are traders nervous about their record run?
After a multi-month record-breaking bullish run, the European defence stocks saw a sharp decline following Goldman Sach's overvaluation warning. The downturn sparks concerns about an end to the sector's uptrend. The defence sector has emerged as one of the best performers in the past two years, spurred by the Ukraine-Russia war. Notably, the European defence and aerospace stocks have been … [Read more...]
Abortion back on the agenda in Poland as lawmakers debate whether to liberalise strict access
Under the current law, Polish women can only access an abortion if their life is at risk or if the pregnancy was the result of a crime. Four legislative proposals on abortion are set to be considered by lawmakers in Poland on Thursday, four months after the country's right-wing government was ousted.Women's rights activists are concerned that the three bills set to legalise or decriminalise … [Read more...]
Russia’s emergency chief visits flood-hit region as Kremlin warns of further flooding
The disaster hitting parts of Russia and Kazakhstan follows a sudden warm snap that caused mass snowmelt in the Urals. The head of Russia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations has visited the southern Orenburg region as it battles some of Russia's worst flooding in decades. Alexandar Kurenkov has been assessing the damage and inspecting efforts by emergency crews in the region, one of … [Read more...]
Biden considers Australia's request to drop Assange prosecution
The Wikileaks founder and his allies have spent years fighting against his extradition to the US while he remains in custody in the UK. President Joe Biden said on Wednesday that he is considering a request from Australia to drop the decade-long US push to prosecute Wikileaks founder Julian Assange for publishing a trove of American classified documents.Australia has consistently called on the … [Read more...]
Macron's deficit dilemma depends on sound tax policy
The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. Fixing the deficit issue doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing game; French citizens and policymakers should recognize that reform is more complicated than punishing the rich or vilifying the poor, Sean Bray writes. Recent figures reveal that … [Read more...]
WATCH: Muslims in India gather at mosques to celebrate Eid al-Fitr
Updated: 11/04/2024 - 14:00 Eid al-Fitr, the festival marking the end of Ramadan, was celebrated across India this Thursday with immense joy and enthusiasm. Eid al-Fitr, the festival marking the end of Ramadan, was celebrated across India this Thursday with immense joy and enthusiasm. Muslims across the country … [Read more...]
Societe Generale to sell equipment financing business to BPCE for €1.1bn
The French lender said the sale was part of a strategy to simplify its business under chief executive Slawomir Krupa. France's third largest bank said it had agreed to sell a professional equipment financing business to its French rival BPCE as part of a wider divestment strategy. The sale is expected to complete by the first quarter of 2025. The business to be disposed is part of … [Read more...]
Margot Robbie is producing a Monopoly film: is there anything she won't produce?
First Barbie, then the Sims and now Monopoly. Margot Robbie's production company LuckyChap seems endlessly busy since the success of Barbie. What else is planning to produce and what should it be making next? Margot Robbie is set to produce a film adaptation of the popular board game Monopoly. It was confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter that Robbie’s production company LuckyChap will bring the … [Read more...]
WATCH: Children in Iraq celebrate Eid al-Fatr
Updated: 11/04/2024 - 13:37 Iraq celebrated the end of Ramadan this Wednesday. Iraq celebrated the end of Ramadan this Wednesday.During the day, children attended carnivals specially set up for the celebration of Eid al-Fitr. There they received gifts, money and other special treats. Families also visited their relatives … [Read more...]
Cannes Film Festival 2024: Yorgos Lanthimos, Andrea Arnold, Sean Baker and Ali Abbasi set to compete
Ali Abbasi's "The Apprentice," a drama depicting Donald Trump, and Andrea Arnold's "Bird," starring Barry Keoghan and Franz Rogowski, stand out as notable entries in this year's Cannes competition. The Cannes Film Festival has unveiled its highly anticipated 2024 line-up, following the resounding success of its 2023 edition, which showcased acclaimed works by Jonathan Glazer, Martin Scorsese, … [Read more...]
Greek voters name skyrocketing prices as their top priority ahead of EU elections
Polls offer picture of voters' most important issues as parties position themselves for the summer's contest. The skyrocketing prices of goods are the top priority for Greek voters, according to all polls ahead of this year's all-important European Parliament elections.Greece's average growth rate is more than 2%, one of the highest in the Eurozone, and the government is praised for its fiscal … [Read more...]