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GetYourGuide CEO Johannes Reck has slammed the possibility that the U.S.A. and European Union were close to reaching an agreement, which would give American tech firms a voice in how Europe implements its Digital Markets Act. According to the Wall Street Journal, this agreement is part and parcel of ongoing trade negotiations. It would stop enforcement during those talks. “The decision is clear. Either we create a competitive digital market for Europe or we become a digital backwater. Reck stated, “I already know the future for which I am fighting.” Separately the leaders of GetYourGuide and HomeToGo as well as…

Hotel industry faces a powerful combination of pressure and opportunity. Hotel guests are expected to spend more on travel and other expenses. hit a record $777 billion, according to the American Hotel & Lodging Association. Costs are increasing, staffing levels are tight, and traditional revenue sources are being squeezed. What’s the best way to move forward? It’s more than just increasing the room rate or reducing amenities. It’s about uncovering hidden revenue opportunities within the guest journey—and using modern tools to offer them without overloading your team. This is why we are sharing six smart ways to increase revenue without…

Summer is well and truly here, and soon the school will break up for the long holiday. Parents are anxious about keeping their children entertained. It is a time of great anticipation for kids. Your best family days in nature, be it organised activities like a surfing camp or activity camps, or spontaneous fun like rockpooling or hiking, are welcome. Forestry England Nature trailThe best tip for the week as chosen by Tom Hall of Lonely Planet wins a £200 voucher to stay at a Coolstays You can also find out more about the property by clicking here. – the…

Maxx Royal Bodrum Resort The hotel’s fleet of Axopar Water Taxis and Mazu 52 Superyachts are available for excursions, transfers to the airport, or a leisurely cruise on the peninsula. Three stunning pools enhance the feeling of being in nature.The guest room lights are controlled with timers which detect when the guest is leaving, returning, or going to sleep. This is efficient and environmentally friendly.Each guest receives a personal assistant who is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This person can help with anything, from arranging for buggy and laundry pick-up to making restaurant reservations.  As a soft…

Catalina Island is located off the coast Los Angeles and has been named one of the top scuba diving spots in the United States. The Professional Association of Diving Instructors, the largest diving organisation in the world, determined these rankings. Catalina Island has been recognized for its diverse wildlife and kelp forests, as well as its marine protected areas.  As cold seawater seeps through my gloves, small bubbles tickle my nose. The instructor’s black fins are in front of my eyes, but a shadow is staring at me between two looming plants of kelp. I first thought it was a submerged relic…

Just two weeks after acquiring Playa Hotels & Resorts, Hyatt Hotels announced a deal to sell the real estate portfolio of the all-inclusive resort brand for $2 billion, retaining its asset-light strategy. Hyatt announced on Monday that it will sell 15 resorts located in Mexico and Caribbean to Tortuga Resorts. Tortuga Resorts is a joint venture of private equity firm KSL Capital Partners with investment group Rodina. Hyatt purchased Playa on June 17 in a $2.6 Billion transaction. Hyatt will pay $555 million to manage Playa’s resorts after selling its real estate. Hyatt Hotel

Insider Monkey has released its annual list of the most affordable states for retirees. South Dakota is ranked second, after Wyoming.Mount Rushmore State offers scenic landscapes, low living costs and a wide range of outdoor recreation opportunities.Florida, Tennessee and Delaware complete the list of five states where you can retire comfortably. You’re not the only one who worries about high housing and living costs when you consider retirement. Insider Monkey’s new list of affordable states for retirement in the U.S. reported that “the fear of outliving your retirement savings has grown more than ever before due to a variety of…

Images by Kimpton Gray Hotel Kimpton Gray Hotel is pleased to announce the appointment of Chef Katia Soujol as its new Executive Chef, overseeing the hotel’s culinary program including its vibrant rooftop restaurant, Boleo. Soujol’s international experience spans more than thirty years, including Michelin-starred establishments, academic institutions, humanitarian initiatives and the hotel’s rooftop restaurant, Boleo. Soujol is a native Grasser, France. Her culinary roots are rooted in the rich and resourceful cooking tradition of her grandmother. She was raised in a modest home where no food was wasted. She developed a love for soulful, simple cooking and studied culinary arts at nearby…

Grand Hyatt Denver is proud to unveil its newly reimagined Lobby, a transformational project that blends the rugged elegance Colorado landscapes with Denver’s modern allure. The lobby of the 516-room hotel has been transformed into a vibrant social hub that offers a refined and inviting retreat to visitors as well as locals. The space was transformed from a traditional passageway into a stylish, relaxing living room. In collaboration with RH Contract, carefully selected furnishings bring to life the vision inspired by Colorado’s natural elements and varied tones. Rich palettes of warm woods, deep greens and blues, as well as caramel…

My best chance at a two-week getaway with my twins is usually in July when they are not in school. Traveling is a great way to celebrate my children’s birthdays and mine. We’ve spent recent summers in sweltering peak-heat places like Greek islands, the Dalmatian coast, Rome, Amalfi, and Tokyo—all incredible experiences, and all also so hot that we were practically melting. I’ve learned how to prepare for any weather conditions and dress appropriately. The best fabrics for the conditions include breathable materials and lightweight fabrics. sweat-friendly stylesI’ve learned which items are worth packing and which ones don’t. These are…