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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, accompanied by his daughter Ju Ae, attended the inauguration of five hotels in the Samjiyon tourist zone, showcasing the country's economic development ahead of the upcoming party congress and highlighting the rising status of its people.
Cyber Monday 2025 offers a wide range of travel deals including discounted flights, hotel stays, all-inclusive resorts, and travel packages from major providers like JetBlue, Hilton, and Skyscanner, with many deals ending tonight, making it a prime opportunity for travelers to save on their next trip.
Sonder, a Marriott-backed hotel chain, abruptly collapsed due to financial difficulties after ending its partnership with Marriott, leaving many guests stranded mid-stay and leading the company to enter Chapter 7 liquidation.
The UK government has recovered £74 million from companies running asylum hotels, following a review of contracts, but this amount is a small fraction of the total £2.1 billion spent on asylum accommodation in 2024/25. The government aims to reduce reliance on hotels, cut costs, and eventually close all asylum hotels, with plans to use alternative accommodations like military sites. Critics argue that the government needs a long-term, cost-effective plan for asylum housing.
Google TV will be integrated into hotel rooms starting in 2026 through a partnership with DIRECTV, featuring a customized, simplified interface for guests to access streaming services and live TV, with a focus on privacy and personalization. The platform will look different from the standard Google TV experience, tailored specifically for hospitality use.
Some Labour councils are considering legal action against housing asylum seekers in hotels, following a court ruling in favor of Epping Forest District Council, which halted asylum housing at the Bell Hotel due to protests and violence. The move reflects ongoing tensions over asylum accommodation, with Conservative and Reform UK councils also contemplating legal challenges, amid a broader debate on immigration and housing policies. The government aims to reduce hotel use for asylum seekers by 2029, but the issue remains contentious.
A multi-year investigation in Omaha led to the arrest of five hotel owners involved in human trafficking, sex and labor exploitation, and related crimes, rescuing multiple victims including minors, with significant law enforcement action and seizures.
A federal operation in Nebraska has led to the arrest of five individuals involved in a human trafficking ring operating across Omaha hotels, rescuing 10 minors and 17 adults, and uncovering related drug trafficking, sex trafficking, and immigration fraud schemes, with ongoing efforts to seize assets and bring perpetrators to justice.
The article discusses whether hotels should disclose upcoming events, such as conferences or weddings, that could impact guests' experiences, emphasizing the importance of transparency and guest awareness while acknowledging practical limitations.
With a record 72.2 million Americans expected to travel for the Fourth of July, travelers are advised to plan ahead by checking routes, packing emergency kits, arriving early at airports, and booking hotels in advance to ensure a smooth holiday weekend.
U.S. immigration officials have been instructed to largely pause raids and arrests in the agricultural, hotel, and restaurant sectors following a guidance from the Trump administration, amid ongoing debates over immigration enforcement and its impact on industries reliant on migrant labor.
Travel Tuesday offers significant discounts on travel-related purchases, including flights, hotels, and cruises, for 2024. Deals include up to 50% off accommodations on Booking.com, $49 flights from JetBlue, and up to 40% off MSC Cruises. Airlines, hotels, and travel agencies provide these savings to encourage early bookings, making it an ideal time to plan vacations at reduced costs.
Travel Tuesday offers significant savings on travel bookings, with discounts up to 75% on cruises, flights, hotels, and vacation packages. Notable deals include Celebrity Cruises' 75% off second guest bookings, JetBlue's $750 off vacation packages, and Hilton's 50% off select stays. These deals are available for a limited time, with various travel windows extending into 2025. Travelers are encouraged to read the fine print and book soon to take advantage of these offers.
Hotel prices in New York City have hit record highs due to 20% of hotels being converted into shelters for migrants and the homeless, reducing the supply of available rooms. This, combined with rising tourist demand, inflation, and a ban on Airbnb short-term rentals, has driven up costs for travelers. The city's legal obligation to provide housing has led to significant spending on the migrant crisis, further impacting the hotel market.
The average hotel room rate in New York City has surged to a record $301 per night, driven by a significant number of hotels converting into shelters for migrants, reducing the supply of tourist accommodations. This shift, combined with rising tourist demand, inflation, and a decline in new hotel construction, has led to the increased costs.