The bilateral deal is intended to ease the entry of skilled workers from Uzbekistan to Germany, particularly those working in the healthcare sector. Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz has signed a migration agreement with Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on the first day of his three-day trip to Central Asia.The bilateral deal, which was signed in the ancient Silk Road city of … [Read more...]
Archives for 15/09/2024
Distortionary Effects of PPP Loans on Business Competition: Evidence From the Hotel Industry
Our study assesses how equilibrium market outcomes change when firms benefiting from government subsidies compete against non&subsidized firms. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Price Matching: OTAs Are Doing It, Should You?
The fact that they prioritize rate matching sends a strong signal that hotels should seriously consider doing the same. So the question is: If OTAs are doing it, should you? Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Six days of joint military drills between China and Russia end in Sea of Japan
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Spotlight Interview: Milos Zikic, Co-Founder and CEO of LasoExperience
9.16.2024 Milos Zikic, Co-Founder and CEO of LasoExperience, is a passionate advocate for leveraging technology to create personalized and engaging guest journeys that not only delight travelers but also unlock new revenue streams for hotels. “My journey as a tech entrepreneur has always been fueled by a passion for innovation and a relentless drive to push the boundaries of what … [Read more...]
Gold for Hungary, France and Japan on third day of Zagreb Judo Grand Prix
The heavyweights took to the stage, showcasing top judo talent, with many young judoka competing for glory on the third day of the Zagreb Judo Grand Prix in Croatia's capital. At -90kg, it looked as if the contest would go to Golden Score, but Hungary's Peter Safrany avoided an attack and turned it into a hold down to his advantage. With less than 10 seconds left on the clock he held his way to … [Read more...]
FBI investigating apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump
At a press conference with the Secret Service and local sheriff's department, police said they had "immediately" sealed off the area. The FBI says it is investigating "what appears to be an attempted assassination" on former US President Donald Trump.That comes after the Secret Service reported Trump safe after gunshots were reported in his vicinity at 2pm local time on Sunday in Florida.CBS … [Read more...]
UK to ban junk food ads for children
It’s big naps for Big Macs as the only way to see fast food advertising on British television is about to be after the watershed, as part of the UK government’s drive to improve public health. In the UK, the watershed time for broadcasting “material unsafe for children” is 9pm. After October 2025, included in that definition will be adverts for junk food. Online adverts will also be restricted … [Read more...]
Latest news bulletin | September 15th – Evening
Top News Stories Today Updated: 15/09/2024 - 18:00 GMT+2 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...]
Dozens wounded in Russian airstrike on apartment block in Kharkiv
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Italian Deputy PM Matteo Salvini faces possible six years in prison over migrants case
Italian prosecutors in Palermo have accused the then-interior minister of alleged kidnapping due to his decision to leave a migrant rescue ship operated by charity Open Arms stranded at sea for 19 days in 2019. Prosecutors in the Italian city of Palermo on Saturday asked for a six-year prison sentence for far-right Lega leader Matteo Salvini over his decision to prevent a ship carrying more … [Read more...]
#WalangPasok: Class Suspensions For September 16, 2024, Monday
#WalangPasok: Updated List of Work and Class cancellations for September 16, 2024 (Monday) Table of Contents Manila, Philippines – In response to inclement weather conditions, several local government units (LGUs) decided to suspend classes for Monday, September 16. The announcement was made on Sunday to ensure the safety of students and school staff. #WalangPasok Announcements Class … [Read more...]
Poland calls for end to EU benefits for Ukrainian men of fighting age
Poland's foreign minister wants social security benefits for Ukrainian male refugees in the EU to stop, saying it encourages draft dodgers in Ukraine. Poland's Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski urged EU governments to stop providing social support to Ukrainian men of fighting age who are refugees in their countries. During the Yalta European Strategy, a forum for discussing Ukraine’s European … [Read more...]
Billionaire spacewalker returns to Earth in SpaceX capsule
Jared Isaacman returned to Earth with his crew on Sunday, ending a five-day trip that lifted them higher than anyone else since NASA’s moonwalkers. A billionaire spacewalker returned to Earth with his crew on Sunday, ending a five-day trip that lifted them higher than anyone has travelled since NASA’s moonwalkers.SpaceX’s capsule splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico near Florida's Dry Tortugas … [Read more...]
Latest news bulletin | September 15th – Midday
Top News Stories Today Updated: 15/09/2024 - 12:00 GMT+2 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...]
Dozens dead and many missing in Myanmar after Typhoon Yagi
The death toll from flooding and landslides caused by Typhoon Yagi has reached at least 74, Myanmar’s state television said on Saturday. The death toll in Myanmar from flooding and landslides caused by Typhoon Yagi has reached at least 74, with 89 people missing, Myanmar’s state television said on Saturday. Difficulties in compiling information have raised fears that the number of casualties … [Read more...]
At least 8 migrants die trying to cross the English Channel
At least eight migrants have died whilst trying to cross the channel from France to the UK, the French authorities reported on Sunday. French authorities have reported that at least eight migrants have lost their lives whilst trying to reach the UK by crossing the channel from France. Their boat sank off the coast of northern France near the town of Ambleteuse, according to the Pas-de-Calais … [Read more...]
Thousands evacuated in Czech Republic amid severe floods
Thousands of people have been evacuated from in the eastern region of Moravia in the Czech Republic, and more than 260,000 are now without power. Storm Boris has swept by central and eastern Europe with rainfalls rising river levels and causing flash floods in dozens of areas across the country.In the Czech Republic, more than 260,000 households woke up on Sunday morning without power … [Read more...]
Meet SweGreen: This Swedish vertical farm start-up grows vegetables inside of supermarkets
This in-store farming solution uses a hydroponic method, where plants are grown in rockwool plugs in water without soil. A Swedish company is building farms inside supermarkets as an environmentally friendly solution to grow fruits and vegetables.The solution from SweGreen, already in place in Sweden and Germany, is a way to answer to water shortages, the lack of agricultural land, and … [Read more...]
Nearly half of doctors are sexually harassed by patients. Why is it so hard to protect them?
Many doctors and health workers are sexually harassed by patients, but they often don’t report the incidents or know how to protect themselves. Workplace aggression is a well-known problem in health care, with doctors, nurses, and other medical staff frequently facing violence and verbal abuse from their patients.But a specific form of abuse often flies under the radar: just how many health … [Read more...]
Venezuela arrests six foreigners over alleged attempt to kill president
Three Americans, two Spaniards and a Czech citizen were arrested on Saturday after being accused of plotting to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro. Three Americans, two Spaniards and a Czech citizen were arrested on Saturday after Venezuelan officials accused them of coming to the South American country to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro.The arrests were announced on state television by … [Read more...]
Yemen fires long-range missile at Israel, no casualties reported
A long-range missile fired from Yemen landed in an open area in central Israel early on Sunday, the Israeli military said. A long-range missile fired from Yemen landed in an open area in central Israel early on Sunday, the Israeli military said, in the latest reverberation from the nearly yearlong war in Gaza.The early morning attack triggered air raid sirens, including at Israel's … [Read more...]
Latest news bulletin | September 15th – Morning
Top News Stories Today Updated: 15/09/2024 - 7:00 GMT+2 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...]
Royal Mansour Marrakech Deploys In-Room Tablets with Guest Engagement Interface from Hudini
The platform is a one-point interface with which guests can elevate every aspect of their stay.9.13.2024 Guests at Royal Mansour Marrakech, Morocco can now look forward to a more personalized stay, thanks to a collaboration with smart hospitality solutions provider Hudini. Part of The Leading Hotels of the World, the Royal Mansour Marrakech is set amongst 9 acres of palatial gardens within … [Read more...]
How Hotels Can Harness the Power of Personalization to Gain a Competitive Advantage
From customized room settings to tailored recommendations and upselling opportunities, personalization allows hotels to cater to guests’ preferences, ensuring their stay is both enjoyable and unique.By Imke Burger, Digital Marketing Manager at Alertify - 9.14.2024 In today’s rapidly evolving hospitality landscape, personalization is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. As travelers seek unique … [Read more...]
Battling the echo chamber: Osavul’s fight against Russian disinformation
Russian disinformation adapts to different audiences, from young people to political groups. Osavul's co-founder explains how to recognise these tactics. It is the largest investment in a company exposing disinformation in Europe. The Ukrainian company Osavul has received 3 million dollars (2.78 million euros). In its latest press release, the company introduces its three European investors: … [Read more...]
Userguest Raises $2.4 Million to Expand Its Hotel Direct Revenue Platform
The solution includes a set of multiple features: personalized notifications, social proof messages, smart pop-ups, interactive dashboard, and automated data-driven recommendations which improve the user experience and create an instant impact on your conversion rate and direct bookings.By Lea Mira, HTN staff writer - 9.13.2024 Hotel technology startup Userguest has secured $2.4 million in seed … [Read more...]
Tunisia's presidential campaign season starts against backdrop of protests, arrests
Protests at the weekend capped off a week in which the North African country’s largest opposition party, Ennahda, said its senior members had been arrested at a scale not previously seen. The presidential campaign season has started in Tunisia against a backdrop of protests against the country's rulers and the arrests of several opposition politicians.Demonstrators organised a mass rally in … [Read more...]
Switzerland unveils new supercomputer 'Alps', already ranked sixth in the world
Staff at the Swiss National Supercomputing Centre in Lugano (CSCS) say 'Alps' could rank even higher today as it wasn’t completed when the rankings were put together in June. Switzerland has unveiled its new supercomputer 'Alps', one of the most powerful machines of its kind in the world.In the global supercomputer rankings published by Top 500 in June, 'Alps' came in at number six behind … [Read more...]
Hotel Technology News Wrap-Up: Week of September 8, 2024
Obvlo announced its AI-powered platform can now create dynamic, personalized hotel destination guides in just 60 minutes,By HTN staff writers - 9.14.2024 This week in hotel technology saw a surge in AI-powered solutions, strategic partnerships, and a focus on enhancing both guest and employee experiences. Here’s a recap of the top stories: Guesty Unveils New AI Tools for Property … [Read more...]