UK: The 33-strong collection Village Hotels has launched its Village Green ESG & Sustainability strategy, prioritising two key areas of decarbonisation and social impact. The Village Green strategy has been built around three pillars: environment, people and community. All hotels within the collection currently operate on 100 per cent renewable energy, and 98 per cent of waste is diverted from … [Read more...]
Archives for 18/04/2024
Davidson Hospitality Group Recommits to Sustainability
ATLANTA, Georgia—Davidson Hospitality Group announced its renewed commitment to sustainability and conservational efforts through streamlined engineering management, strategic operational partnerships, food and beverage programs, and differentiated guest experiences. “Staying true to our core value of ‘Create Value in All that You Do,’ we are continually focused on identifying areas within our … [Read more...]
Livraria Lello, Porto: Tips For Visiting The Most Beautiful Bookstore in the World
Imagine stepping into Livraria Lello in Porto, where every nook and cranny tells a story with its Neo-Gothic and Art Nouveau vibes. Straight ahead is an incredible staircase that winds like the neck of a dragon and a stained-glass ceiling that could rival the beauty of a Gothic church. We just returned from Porto, fresh off a visit to the Livraria Lello, and we want to share our tips on getting … [Read more...]
Maverick Hotels and Restaurants Adds Two Properties to Managed Portfolio
The York Beach Surf Club BOSTON, Massachusetts—Maverick Hotels and Restaurants announced that it has added The York Beach Surf Club and The Sea Latch Inn, both located in York Beach, Maine, to its portfolio of properties managed. The announcement was made by Robin Kirk, president of Maverick Hotels and Restaurants. The York Beach Surf Club is York’s newly renovated full-service … [Read more...]
1 Day Ubud Itinerary: Unveiling Bali’s Hidden Gems with Thrilling Adventures
Ubud, Bali, is a mesmerizing haven of art, culture, and nature in the heart of one of the world’s most enchanting islands. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or a first-time visitor, Ubud offers an escape unlike any other. But for those who only have a short time to explore, how do you ensure that every moment is packed with the beauty and thrill this island has to offer? To create the most … [Read more...]
This Boracay Italian Restaurant is 21 years old and counting
ARIA continues to thrive as tourists and locals line up for authentic Italian dishes Imagine sinking your teeth into the cheesy goodness of a crispy yet moist prosciutto pizza slice that’s baked fresh inside a wood-fired brick oven, prepared by an Italian Chef, no less. As you take the bite, strings of melty cheese are pulled away, and you savor the flavors of Italy bursting on your palate. You … [Read more...]
IHIF EMEA: Global rise of the middle class, the future of brands and more
Germany: The International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF) EMEA, organised by Questex, welcomed more than 2,500 delegates at the InterContinental and Pullman hotels in Berlin. Across three days, several presentations, panel discussions and one-to-one Q&As were hosted with hospitality brands, operators and investors. James Pomeroy, global economist at HSBC, highlighted the opportunities … [Read more...]
The Address Collective adds fifth property in Sligo
Ireland: Family-owned Irish hotel group The Address Collective has opened a luxury boutique hotel in Sligo. After an €8 million investment, the new property brings 40 jobs. It marks the fifth Address Collective hotel, located on Quay Street in the centre of Sligo town. The hotel spans five storeys and features 61 bedrooms, a restaurant and bar, and a gym and wellness spa with plunge … [Read more...]
Renaissance, surreal, neon: Breasts in all their forms take centre stage in Venice Biennale show
The show reflects on a range of themes including motherhood, empowerment, sexuality, body image and illness. A major collateral exhibition at the 2024 Venice Biennale will be dedicated to the iconography and symbolism of breasts.They are a fixture of art, whether it’s a 16th-century devotional painting of the breastfeeding Virgin or a wearable breastplate from 20th-century fashion design, as … [Read more...]
If not Ursula, then who? Seven in the wings for Commission top job
The Commission chief post will be put up for grabs after the EU elections. Who might be the other options to Ursula von der Leyen? A re-appointment of Ursula von der Leyen at the helm of the EU executive seemed a matter of course, but her leadership of the EU executive has lost its lustre in the wake of the withdrawal from office of her pick for SME envoy, Markus Pieper, and following some … [Read more...]
Can AI unlock the secrets of the deep sea and help us make better decisions?
In this episode, we will discuss the Digital Twin of the Ocean. We explore the goals of this EU initiative and examine how it can aid in combating plastic pollution, saving endangered species like marine turtles, and protecting our harbours from meteotsunamis. Imagine if policymakers, businesses, and society had access to a virtual twin copy of our oceans to explore? This AI tool could … [Read more...]
'Perhaps the future of the world then was to women?' – Parade's End turns 100
Despite its vintage, Ford Madox Ford’s bewildering, beguiling beast of a novel deserves all the readers it can get when it turns 100 this April. If the centenary is an appropriate anniversary for assessing a book’s staying power, then it’s probably about time to acknowledge that Graham Greene was wrong. The "Brighton Rock" author made the rookie mistake of trying to look through the mists … [Read more...]
Ruling conservatives win Croatia election – but there's a catch
The Croatian Democratic Union won parliamentary elections on Wednesday, however they will need support from the far right to stay in power. Croatia's governing conservatives won a sharply competitive election on Wednesday, according to the official vote count. The ruling right-wing Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) defeated a centrist left-wing alliance informally led by populist … [Read more...]
As France slashes its culture budget, how do other European countries compare?
Euronews Culture takes a look at how the prospected budget cuts to France's culture sector line up with the UK and other European nations. Earlier this year, President Emmanuel Macron brought in huge budget cuts to curb France’s exorbitant spending. In February, €10 billion in cuts were announced, in addition to a €16 billion drop in spending that the 2024 budget had already accounted … [Read more...]
How will the next European Parliament work differently?
New ‘super’ committees, more inquiry powers over Commissioners, and attempts to avoid apparently deserted meetings are novel features planned for the next Parliament. MEPs spent the past 10 months tweaking and upgrading their own rules of procedure – a process initiated by Parliament president Roberta Metsola.The scope of the reform was to address longstanding problems, such as diminished … [Read more...]
How can businesses spend smarter in the new tax year?
Forward-thinking businesses can leverage a variety of artificial intelligence tools in the new tax year to save costs, as well as make more provisions for unexpected expenses. The 2023-2024 financial and tax year has just ended, with several businesses and investors still recovering from the flurry of wrapping up pending year-end tasks, using up individual savings accounts (ISA) allowances and … [Read more...]
Latest news bulletin | April 18th – Morning
Top News Stories Today Updated: 18/04/2024 - 07:11 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. ...More Appeared first on: euronews.com … [Read more...]
Cockroach infestations are up by a third in Spain: Is climate change to blame?
Rising temperatures across Spain are thought to be responsible for growing numbers of insecticide-resistant Germanic cockroaches. Climate change could be causing a concerning uptick in the number of cockroach infestations in Spain - as well as alterations to their genetic makeup.So far this year, Spanish authorities have reported a significant rise in infestations - up by 33 per cent compared … [Read more...]
From Luxembourg to Swiss wine country: Lesser known UNESCO sites to visit in 2024
To mark World Heritage Day, UNESCO has revealed the best ‘under the radar’ sites to visit in Europe this year. If you’re a keen traveller, you’ll no doubt have global icons like the Taj Mahal, the Great Barrier Reef and the Great Wall of China on your ‘must visit’ list.This World Heritage Day, though, UNESCO has released a roster of less-trodden destinations to add to your agenda - and, … [Read more...]