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Church of England head Justin Welby resigns over handling of sex abuse scandal

Welby’s resignation comes against the backdrop of widespread historical sexual abuse in the Church of England. The head of the Church of England resigned on Tuesday after an investigation found that he failed to tell police about serial physical and sexual abuse by a volunteer at Christian summer camps as soon as he became aware of it. Pressure had been growing on the Archbishop of … [Read more...]

Aliyev criticises Western nations' stance on fossil fuels at COP29 opening speech

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev used his opening speech at COP29 to deliver a strong criticism of Western governments that purchase his country's gas while condemning its fossil fuel-dependent economy. Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev opened the COP29 climate summit with a scathing critique of Western nations, accusing them of buying Azeri gas while at the same time criticising the … [Read more...]

German auto and engineering workers to get 5.5% wage rise after union negotiations

The deal, watched by the European Central Bank for its effect on inflation, comes at a tough time for Europe's biggest economy. Germany’s biggest industrial union reached an agreement with employers on Tuesday over a wage dispute within the country's metal and electrical industry. The new agreement by trade union IG Metall, the dominant metalworkers’ union in Germany, stipulated that … [Read more...]

New York City's underground tunnel becomes public therapy couch

Updated: 12/11/2024 - 18:29 GMT+1 A long tunnel deep in one of New York City's underground stations is now the city's most informal therapy couch. A long tunnel deep in one of New York City's underground stations is now the city's most informal therapy couch.Passengers are invited to write down their thoughts, aspirations, fears and … [Read more...]

The Hotels Network and Cloudbeds Join Forces to Help Hoteliers Streamline Operations and Maximize Direct Bookings

Cloudbeds clients can now leverage THN’s advanced personalization platform, which includes AI-powered tools for crafting tailored website messages, real-time price comparison, and predictive analytics, all aimed at boosting conversion rates and revenue.11.12.2024 The Hotels Network (THN), a full-stack growth platform for hotels worldwide, and Cloudbeds, the premier hospitality management … [Read more...]

Latest news bulletin | November 12th – Evening

Top News Stories Today Updated: 12/11/2024 - 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...]

Three surprising sources of incremental hotel revenue

As operating costs continue to rise, hoteliers are facing economic pressures from all angles. This has led owners everywhere to search for new ways to drive revenue—while delivering an experience guests will want to return to. The good news? Hotel entertainment technology can provide an unexpected source of income. Here are three ways to drive revenue through hotel TVs: Monetize your hotel TV … [Read more...]

Brandstand launches the CubieTrio with MagPlus

Brandstand has launched CubieTrio with MagPlus, an alarm clock designed specifically for hotel guestrooms. The device caters to the growing need for device charging solutions among travelers. The clock features a wireless charging station equipped with the company’s MagPlus technology, ensuring proper alignment for seamless charging. This technology is compatible with a wide range of devices, … [Read more...]

HotelKey, Virdee form partnership

Virdee, a self-service technology and check-in automation company, has formed a strategic partnership with the cloud-based hotel property management system HotelKey to offer an integrated solution that “enhances guest and staff experiences at hotels.” “HotelKey is excited to partner with Virdee to offer an even more flexible and dynamic guest service solution to hotels,” said Aditya Thyagarajan, … [Read more...]

Stayntouch unveils AI-powered Academy 2.0 training tool

Stayntouch, a cloud hotel property management systems (PMS ) provider, has just launched Stayntouch Academy 2.0, an online product training course with new content, role-based lesson plans and more efficient content production times. Stayntouch PMS offers a user-friendly interface that simplifies onboarding, allowing staff to become fully trained in just two days, or 1.5 hours per module, … [Read more...]

Where loyalty and profitability meet

By Ishan Patel As we move into the fourth quarter of 2024, two of the most pressing challenges confronting hotel industry remain: The continuously increasing cost of labor and the need to make loyalty programs as responsive as possible to guest wants and preferences. We see this most acutely at the property level. Reining in costs is critical to a hotel’s profitability, benefiting owners, managers … [Read more...]

With the upcoming Kovačević ruling, let justice be done for Bosnia’s democracy

By Dr Jasmin Mujanović, political scientist, senior nonresident fellow, New Lines Institute The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. The European Court of Human Rights must uphold its last year's ruling on Bosnia's constitution because it is the function of the court to … [Read more...]