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Josh Duhamel, who may look like a Hollywood actor, is actually most comfortable living in the middle nowhere, with as little special amenities as possible. This lifestyle sounds wonderful, and it is a nice escape from the everyday grind. We think it’s great enough to try. Duhamel, the star of Netflix’s “Ransom Canyon,” met with us in mid-April. Country Living to give a glimpse of his all-new life, far away from the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles, trading it for the woods in Minnesota—a place he calls his “doomsday cabin.” Duhamel has chosen a destination that is both convenient and…
Images by Penta Hotels Worldwide GmbH Penta Hotels has announced the appointment of Markus Lück as the new Managing Director, effective April 1, 2025. Lück succeeds Andrew Munt, who has been instrumental in the development and positioning of the Penta brand over the past 15 years. Munt has contributed greatly to the growth of this brand and will be returning to the United Kingdom at the end in April. Penta Hotels: A new chapter The following is an explanation of what you should do. Andrew Munt’s Penta Hotels has grown under the leadership of its founders into a lifestyle hotel brand that…
JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa – Image Credit Marriott International KSL Capital Partners has acquired the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa from Aareal Bank Group. The European Capital Solutions platform of KSL, which invests in high-quality assets for travel and leisure in Europe, has completed its first equity transaction. KSL Capital Partners, LLC (KSL), an alternative investment firm, has announced the acquisition of the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa (JW Marriott Venice). The JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa is a 5-star hotel in Venice that was owned by Aareal Bank Group. This is the first…
Noida – RateGain Travel Technologies Limited, (RateGain), A global provider of AI powered SaaS for the Travel and Hospitality Industry, announced today the launch of UNO VIVA is the first CRS-integrated AI voice agent designed for hotels. UNO VIVA is an AI agent built on UNO—RateGain’s AI-powered hotel commerce platform designed to streamline and optimize the reservation journey for hotels. UNO VIVA is designed to be deployed either independently or in conjunction with CRS. It manages reservations-related calls efficiently and with responsiveness. Built on top an automatic voice recognition system that can manage up to 18 languages, this ensures every…
We’re Olde England bound/ Our stories are etched in the earthThe morning was spring in Norwich. I had packed my guitar and looked forward to the journey ahead. I had spent most of my adult years in this beautiful city with its easy access to Norfolk’s waterways and beaches. It was a great place to grow and live. It was a wonderful place to have lived and grown, but I felt restless.As a writer, I was also nurtured in these folk clubs and cellars bars. I wanted to take my music further afield. To explore and travel like an old…
Donald Trump’s second term is not over until the first 100 of his days are complete. The first 100 days of Donald Trump’s second term have left a mark, not only on Washington insiders but also in the global travel sector. Travel executives from around the globe say that what was sold as an administration geared towards business is now more of a liability in terms of reputation. Travel executives around the world are increasingly removing the U.S. from their itinerary. Skift’s most avid readers may remember our Megatrend, which discussed what Trump 2.0 would mean for the industry. In…
I reached for the snack menu on a recent flight. This was not my usual behavior. I am a slow eater so I rarely eat on short flights. It feels like the moment I remove the wrapper, the trash is being wheeled in and we are preparing to descend. As the flight attendants passed by, I grabbed three different snacks. The first was too dry, the second I liked, and the third I sealed up, so I could give it to my little cousin, who always asks me for something from the “big plane!” When I was packing the snack…
Marriott International Today, Marriott International announced it has reached an agreement to acquire the lifestyle brand citizenM, a unique and innovative offering in the select-service segment. The deal is expected to accelerate Marriott’s global expansion in select-service and lifestyle accommodations, as it continues to expand its portfolio and provide more exciting options to guests and Marriott Bonvoy Members around the globe. The citizenM portfolio is currently comprised of 36 open hotels in the U.S. and Europe. There are also 8 544 rooms spread across 20 cities, including key cities such as New York City, London, Paris and Rome. Three under-construction Marriott…
When most hoteliers think about labor compliance as a necessary evil—a set of rules they must follow to avoid fines and lawsuits. But the reality is this: compliance isn’t just about avoiding penalties—it’s about protecting profitability, improving workforce efficiency, as well as delivering an improved guest experience. Compliance is not something that should be treated as a last-minute consideration. With the rising costs of labor, changing regulations and staff shortages, it needs to be incorporated into your workforce strategy. Hotels that embrace data-driven labor management don’t just reduce risk—they gain an operational advantage that saves money and improves employee retention.…
Booking Holdings reports stable demand in April, even though fewer Canadians and Europeans travel to the U.S. Booking Holdings Chief financial officer Ewout Steenbergen said that Europeans travel more to Canada, Asia and Europe than to other destinations and spend about the same, during Tuesday’s earnings call. In the same way, he added, more Canadians choose Mexico instead of the U.S. Steenbergen stated that “we are not concerned with where they travel.” Booking Holdings has over 50% of their business in Europe.