Travel to Paris dropped because of the Summer Olympic Games
Was it the Parisians who bluntly told travelers „do not come“ to Paris during the Summer Games? Or did sky-high prices for hotel rooms, house […]
Hospitality and leisure industry
Barcelona wants to get rid of short-term rental units. Will other tourist destinations do the same?
BARCELONA, Spain — Imagine planning a vacation and not being able to check Airbnb or another online booking site for an apartment in which to […]
The Philippines says a cargo of oil has started to leak from a tanker that sank in Manila Bay
MANILA, Philippines — The cargo of industrial fuel oil on a tanker that sank in stormy weather in Manila Bay has started to leak in […]
Philippines plans to siphon off oil cargo from sunken tanker to avert ‚environmental catastrophe‘
MANILA, Philippines — There is no indication that a big cargo of industrial fuel oil stored in a tanker that sank in stormy weather in […]
How the ultra-wealthy travel in Paris
Paris boasts many luxurious five-star accommodations. At the Hotel Plaza Athénée, a single night during peak season can cost around $44,000, while a stay in […]
Venice officials defend day-tripper tax, but delay the decision on extending it
MILAN — Venice city officials said Friday that the day-tripper tax netted 2.4 million euros ($2.6 million) during a test phase this summer, and that […]
What are the best hotels in Jaipur? The city has a new Raffles hotel
The iconic Raffles hotel brand announced the opening of Raffles Jaipur on July 8 — the second to open in the Indian subcontinent. The first, […]
Autopsies on the 6 Bangkok hotel guests who died mysteriously confirm they had traces of cyanide in their blood
Autopsies on the 6 Bangkok hotel guests who died mysteriously confirm they had traces of cyanide in their blood
UK inflation stays at 2% target in June, leaving possible rate cut on a ‚knife edge‘
LONDON — Inflation in the U.K. held steady at the Bank of England’s target rate of 2% in the year to June, official figures showed […]
Philippine officials say suspect in the killings of 2 Australians and a Filipina has surrendered
A suspect in the killing of an Australian couple and a Filipino is escorted by police in Tagaytay city, Cavite province, Philippines, Wednesday, July 17, […]