The wall, which separated East and West Germany, stood for 28 years before it was torn down in 1989. 35 years ago the Berlin wall fell, reuniting Germans who were divided between east and west for nearly three decades.As Berliners poured through holes in the concrete to reach the other side, the iron curtain that separated the Soviet Union from the West was shattered.For some, the event was a … [Read more...]
Archives for 08/11/2024
Justice Department charges Iranian man over alleged plot to kill Donald Trump
Investigators learned of the plan to kill president-elect Donald Trump from Farhad Shakeri, an accused Iranian government asset who spent time in American prisons for robbery. The US Justice Department has charged an Iranian man in connection with an alleged murder-for-hire plot to kill Donald Trump before he was elected president.Investigators learned of the plan to kill Trump from … [Read more...]
Saatchi Gallery spotlights black life, climate change, and community in three powerful exhibitions
In this episode of Cult, we dive into Saatchi Gallery's winter exhibitions, where black life, environmental fragility, and community spirit are celebrated through thought-provoking photography. This winter, London's Saatchi Gallery is hosting three compelling photography exhibitions, each exploring a unique theme.As We Rise captures the essence of African diasporic culture, exploring the joy, … [Read more...]
One of the largest volcanoes in Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula erupts
After the volcano located in Russia's far east erupted, clouds of ash were visible from 250km away. Shiveluch, one of the most active volcanoes on Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, erupted on Thursday evening, sending ash clouds up to 15 kilometers into the sky and blanketing large areas with dust.The ash cloud stretched over 250 kilometers eastward, covering several villages in grey volcanic … [Read more...]
Irish Prime Minister announces general election at the end of November
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Free trip alert: Here’s how you can win travel credits from PLDT Home
Win Travel Credits from PLDT Home: All-Out Travel Giveaway PLDT Home is excited to bring the magic of the holidays to life with its fantastic All-Out Travel Giveaway promotion. Running until December 31, 2024, this enticing offer presents participants with the chance to win travel credits valued at up to an impressive P1 million. Whether you’re dreaming of a tropical getaway, a winter retreat, or … [Read more...]
EU leaders endorse 'New Competitiveness Deal' but skirt around joint debt
EU leaders have embraced Mario Draghi's economic diagnosis as a "wake-up call" but eluded his crucial advise to issue fresh joint debt. The 27 leaders of the European Union have endorsed a much-anticipated "New European Competitiveness Deal" to jolt the bloc's stagnant economy and plug the widening gap with the United States and China.The document was sealed on Friday during an informal summit … [Read more...]
Transgender Discrimination in Hotels: a Wake&Up Call for Hoteliers
As a Hotel HR Director and Human Resources Consultant, I’ve had countless conversations with operational leaders about compliance with employment law. Let me be clear: It doesn’t matter if you agree with the law or like the law & the law is the law. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Weekly Update: Global Hotel Industry Continues to Thrive with Double&Digit RevPAR Growth
Globally, excluding the US, RevPAR continued to see double&digit growth for the second consecutive week, led by Italy with a 29.7% increase. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Latest news bulletin | November 8th – Evening
Top News Stories Today Updated: 08/11/2024 - 18:00 GMT+1 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...]
Wendy Kallergis, CEO of Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association, Set to Retire
Wendy Kallergis, the leader of the Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association (GMBHA), has announced her retirement from the position of President and CEO. Serving the organization for nearly two decades, Kallergis will step down from her role on December 31, 2024. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Robust Performance in Europe's Travel Sector Despite Inflationary Challenges: Q3 2024 Report
Despite inflationary pressures, Europe's travel sector demonstrated a strong performance in Q3 2024, exceeding pre&pandemic figures, with a 7% yearly increase in foreign arrivals and 5% in overnight stays Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
After the ballots: How authoritarians edge closer to Brussels
The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. It is clear that mainstream parties have not yet discovered a panacea to counter the rise of extreme politics on the right and the left and that pro-Russian and pro-Chinese sentiment will continue to spread, Péter Krekó, Richárd Demény and Csaba … [Read more...]
Art installation marks Berlin wall's 35th anniversary
Updated: 08/11/2024 - 17:15 GMT+1 A four-kilometre stretch of the former Wall site was lined with artworks from local artists, reflecting the themes of "Freedom" and "Unity." A four-kilometre stretch of the former Wall site was lined with artworks from local artists, reflecting the themes of "Freedom" and "Unity." The Berlin Wall, … [Read more...]
Revolutionary art and Pussy Riot: Visit the Berlin Wall on the 35th anniversary of its fall
35 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, here's how to celebrate in the German capital. Every 9 November, the fall of the Berlin Wall is commemorated with live music, exhibitions and a 100-mile (161 km) run along its former edge.2024 marks 35 years since the physical manifestation of the Iron Curtain was torn down, reuniting East and West in the German capital.Whether you’re in the city for … [Read more...]
Want to move to Europe? Scotland offers affordable living and beautiful scenery
Fancy a slower pace of life? Join the digital nomads moving to Scotland. Whether you're looking to escape political turmoil or just want a change of scene, a move to Scotland should be on your radar.The country has boomed in popularity with digital nomads in recent years thanks to its slower lifestyle, high quality of life, relative affordability and reliable infrastructure. Scotland has … [Read more...]
‘A total waste of time’: The world leaders shunning COP29 over political spats and lost confidence
This year’s international climate conference will be much smaller than talks last year in Dubai. Next week world leaders, negotiators, lobbyists and NGOs are due to meet in the Azeri capital Baku for COP29. The UN climate conference has been billed as the “finance COP” as countries are due to set a new global climate finance goal this year. Ahead of COP30 in Brazil next year, they are … [Read more...]
Applied Materials: A new leadership for Europe’s market
Billions of tiny semiconductor chips hidden inside your mobile phone, electric vehicle, and an endless list of technologies and products, are busy powering Europe’s digital economy.The modern world is ‘built’ on semiconductors, driven largely by advancements in computation, data storage, automotive and wireless technologies. In line with trillion-dollar projections for the global market, European … [Read more...]
Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Medical District UIC opens
The Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Medical District UIC has debuted within the Illinois Medical District (IMD) on Chicago’s west side. Developed and owned by East Lake Management and managed by Maverick Hotels & Restaurants, the property features 135 guestrooms and 46 studio suites. The property is the first and only hotel in the IMD to offer guests an on-site indoor swimming pool and … [Read more...]
Amsterdam bans all protests after attacks on Israeli football fans
Dutch authorities said five were hospitalised and 62 detained after attackers targeted Israeli football fans before and after a match in the country's capital. Amsterdam has banned all demonstrations in the Dutch capital for three days beginning on Friday, after Israeli football fans were attacked overnight in violence widely condemned as antisemitic by European leaders.Dutch police said five … [Read more...]
‘One of the last hidden gems in the world’: How Saudi hopes to protect the Red Sea’s barrier reef
Saudi is building new resorts and hotels designed to be regenerative. An ambitious regenerative tourism project is taking shape on Saudi’s western coastline where Red Sea Global is building three luxury tourism projects.It has a focus on renewable energy, social responsibility, and scientifically-led protection of fragile ecosystems.The already open Thuwal Private Retreat is a small, exclusive … [Read more...]
Trump's unpredictable policies could alter the course of war in Ukraine
The election of Donald Trump as US president might alter the war in Ukraine. His unpredictability raises concerns about aid reduction, but his approach remains unclear. Donald Trump's election Wednesday to become the next US president, questions were again raised over his potential impact on the course of Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine. Yet, no one's really sure what his plans are.In earlier … [Read more...]
Paris follows major European cities with introduction of car-free zones – and residents don't notice
All motorists will now be banned from driving through the centre of Paris as the city launches a traffic-free zone. On an early November morning, Parisians woke up to potentially more traffic-free streets, as a new ban on motorists in the first four arrondissements of central Paris came into effect.Some forty signs had appeared overnight indicating the entrance to a new limited traffic zone, … [Read more...]
JLL: Q3 RevPAR up 14% vs 2019
JLL has released its Q3 2024 U.S. Hotel Investment Trends report. This quarter’s report highlights the following key trends: Bifurcation in hotel performance persists as RevPAR growth slows While RevPAR remains up 14% to 2019, growth has stagnated, rising just 1% vs 2023, driven by declines in domestic leisure travel amid contracting consumer savings. Hotels that cater to more budget-conscious … [Read more...]
Profile: What is the 4B movement and why is it trending online?
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U.S. hotel results for week ending Nov. 2
The U.S. hotel industry reported positive year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through Nov. 2. Oct. 27 through Nov. 2 (percentage change from comparable week in 2023): Occupancy: 60.8% (+1.9%) ADR: $154.99 (+1.2%) RevPAR: $94.22 (+3.1%) Among the top 25 markets, Tampa saw the largest occupancy lift (+34.7% to 80.5%), due to continued displacement demand from Hurricane … [Read more...]
EU Commission plans to continue tech standardisation work with US
It is still unclear if there is political will to keep the EU-US Trade and Technology Council going in the wake of the US election. The European Commission will continue its standardisation work with the United States on a technical level, EU officials have told member states during a telecom council working group, according to minutes obtained by Euronews.The working group set up under the … [Read more...]
Is Trump's victory an opportunity or double-edged sword for Europe's far-right?
This article was originally published in French The American billionaire's return to the White House and his radical rhetoric echo the electoral success of the far-right in Europe in recent months. For Europe's far-right leaders, Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election is another point scored for their ideas and rhetoric.Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban called … [Read more...]
Cendyn: Phoenix leads in meetings growth for first time in ’24
Phoenix ranked first in the top 25 markets with year-over-year (YOY) growth at 19.7% in October, according to Cendyn. It was the first time this year that the market accomplished this feat with a mix of national association, technology, healthcare and financial/banking, as well as The Lodging Conference. Las Vegas followed closely with growth at 17.7%, placing it in the top five markets for the … [Read more...]
LE: APEC construction pipeline reaches new highs in Q3
The hotel development pipeline across the Asia-Pacific, excluding China, region (APEC) continued its notable growth trajectory through the third quarter of 2024, according to the latest Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE). At the close of Q3, the total APEC hotel construction pipeline reached new record highs of 2,072 projects and 410,863 rooms, representing … [Read more...]