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A powerful 8.8-magnitude quake struck the Kamchatka Peninsula in eastern Russia on Wednesday, sending shockwaves across the Pacific Ocean. This massive earthquake has caused tsunami warnings to be issued in Hawaii, Alaska and Japan.Hawaii and Japan have lowered their tsunami warnings. Japan has lifted its evacuation orders. California remains on high alert. Travel advice and information on what to expect are provided for those who have planned trips to any of these affected areas.Jump to…AccordionItemContainerButtonCaliforniaThe 40-mile section of northern CaliforniaThe coast of, near Oregon’s state border, was placed under a tsunami warning Wednesday morning. The National Weather service’s tsunami warning…
Important Points Dusit International enters Western Europe via a joint venture, with French firm Sydel. The company will launch Dusit France and focus on rebranding of existing hotels. The partnership takes a cautious, asset-light approach that emphasizes guest experience, wellbeing, and long-term values over rapid scale. Dusit is expanding its global footprint and offering of brands, as compared to Minor Hotels’ larger footprint in Europe. The following is a summary of the information that you will find on this page. Dusit International is a Bangkok based hotel group that has made its first significant foray into Western Europe through partnering…
According to Hotels.com’s data, Torquay – a beach city on England’s “English Riviera” – is trending, with a rise of 150 percent in searches.It is known as a beach resort with a variety of activities, thanks to the town’s warm microclimate and calm waters. When people think about “Europe” and the “Riviera,” they are thinking of two different things. idyllic stretch of sand in France is usually what comes to mind. Torquay in England is one of the hidden gems of this English Riviera. It has international ports. sandy beachesThe area is home to peaceful coves as well as a…
Kalibri Hummingbird Market was launched by the company. It is a platform of next-generation market intelligence for hotels, designed to assist owners, operators, investors and developers in making smarter decisions. The platform is able to provide real-time market insights, often missed by traditional data tools. The platform delivers highly visual intelligence in 334 U.S. market and 975 Submarkets. This includes detailed views into occupancy patterns, ADR, revPAR, rate segmentation, and length-of stay patterns. Users can quickly assess the market’s momentum, understand demand factors and translate performance into actionable strategies. “Hummingbird Market delivers a level of clarity and context that simply…
Nothing is worse than feeling that you didn’t see enough of a new place. When you are rushing from one travel tip to another, it’s easy to miss out on things. Google data shows that searches for “walking holidays” have increased by 29 percent this year. What could be better? You can see a lot of things, get some exercise and save money by not taking taxis. New research has revealed that one city is a cut above all others, perfect for both casual walkers and step count obsessives. FitFlops’ analysis named Seattle The city with the best walkability is…
Images by World Parity Monitor In 75% of hotel rate searches, at least one OTA displays a lower price than the hotel’s own website — a stark finding from the H1 World Parity Monitor – 2025 By: 123Compare.me. Chronicling You can also find out more about the following: first six months of 2025 — the H1 World Parity monitor looked at parity on a per-search basis — discovering OTAs undercut the hotel’s own website in 33% Compare and contrast. Third parties were beaten by the hotel direct channel. 45% Parity was maintained for all cases while maintaining parity in just 22% It is possible to find occasions. But when all available offers…
AMSTERDAM – A new set of reports from Statista, produced in partnership with Booking.com, sheds light on key developments shaping Europe’s accommodation sector — from evolving skills requirements and investment patterns to diverging national outlooks and the uneven pace of digital transformation. UK hoteliers are optimistic and stable about the future of 2025. A little over half have experienced positive economic developments in recent times. Only 4% are pessimistic in the upcoming six-month period. UK accommodations are less likely to hire than their European counterparts. Salary expectations are a major recruitment challenge. AI has a lot of potential, but there…
It is not a problem. Foreign Office also warns In addition to terrorism and crime as well as instabilities in politics, the website states that “there is still a risk of violence motivated by political reasons.” On the homepage, there is also information about the US Wildfire Season, from June through December, particularly in California Washington and Oregon.IrelandIreland updates its travel guidance for the US The US will require transgender Irish citizens to declare their sex on the ESTA and Visa application forms for the US. This advice is to be included in March 28th, 2025. US authorities indicate that…
Olympia Hospitality Has partnered with Mountain Shore Properties Hotel Genevieve is now under new management in Louisville. According to Sara Masterson of Olympia Hospitality, the 122-room hotel, located in East Market District (also known locally as NuLu), is a significant addition to Olympia’s growing portfolio. She said, “Hotel Genevieve has a great reputation and is a vital part of Louisville’s vibrant hospitality scene.” “By leveraging the expertise we have in managing both independent and branded properties, and programs that resonate well with travelers, I see a great opportunity to position Hotel Genevieve for long-term success.” The transition also marks the…
Most of my travels are work related as a food and traveling writer. It’s not that I don’t enjoy delicious food or exciting destinations. But, chances are, there will be an important business meeting, dinner, event, or other work-related activity along the way. This complicates my travels, because I can’t just go to a resort, or even to a winery, without also attending a work meeting, dinner, or event. business-appropriate attire in mind—and during the summer months, when travel is hot and sweaty, these professional clothes also need to leave me feeling cool and comfortable. Finding a great lightweight dress…