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IHG Hotels launches Holiday Inn Express Bengaluru Bommasandra

12Apr

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IHG Hotels launches Holiday Inn Express Bengaluru Bommasandra

IHG Hotels & Resorts has expanded its presence in Karnataka with the inauguration of Holiday Inn Express Bengaluru Bommasandra. Situated conveniently along the national highway, the hotel offers easy accessibility to major corporate hubs including Electronic City, Jigani, and Bommasandra Industrial Area. As the sole international-branded hotel in the vicinity, Holiday Inn Express Bengaluru Bommasandra anticipates a surge in corporate clientele. Positioned within a seven kilometres radius of esteemed companies such as Infosys, TCS, Wipro, and more, it stands as a prime choice for business travelers. Located 25 km from the city centre and 20 kilometres from the bustling MG Road, the hotel promises a strategic location for guests. Crafted to provide memorable experiences through its hos...

27Dec

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Our Best Christmas Memories – WSJ

Editor’s note: In this Future View, students discuss their best holiday memories. Next week we’ll ask, “With New Year’s around the corner, what should we expect in 2024? Will inflation go down? Will peace deals be made? What else do you expect this new year?” Students should click here to submit opinions of fewer than 250 words before Jan. 2. The best responses will be published that night.Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8

Last-minute Christmas activities in NYC’s 5 boroughs

20Dec

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Last-minute Christmas activities in NYC’s 5 boroughs

Christmas Day is less than a week away and there’s no place like New York City to spend the holidays. From the lesser-known (and perhaps less crowded) activities to the grand happenings famous around the world, here are some last-minute ways to celebrate the season in all five boroughs. Manhattan Nothing quite speaks to the magic of the season like ice skating in Central Park or staring up in awe at the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. Meanwhile, a stroll down Fifth Avenue will delight you with dazzling window displays at stores like Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf’s, while Macy’s Herald Square holds its own on the west side of Manhattan. Brooklyn The holidays will be filled with song in Brooklyn as the Cobble Hill Association and Brooklyn Youth Chorus sing Christmas carols Wedne...

U.S. Fines Southwest Airlines $140 Million for Holiday Meltdown

18Dec

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U.S. Fines Southwest Airlines $140 Million for Holiday Meltdown

The Transportation Department on Monday announced a $140 million fine against Southwest Airlines over a meltdown last winter that disrupted travel for about two million people during the holiday season.Of the $140 million, Southwest Airlines will pay $35 million to the federal government. For the remaining amount, the department is giving the airline credit for providing frequent-flier points as an apology to customers affected by the meltdown, and for agreeing to give out tens of millions of dollars in vouchers to customers affected by future delays and cancellations.The fine is roughly 30 times what had previously been the department’s largest penalty against an airline for consumer protection violations, a $4.5 million settlement with Air Canada in 2021 over customer refunds.“Today’s a...

17Dec

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Small Talk, Big Revelations

At holiday parties, ask about highs and lows to get people to tell their best stories.

Holiday Inn Jeddah Corniche opens in Saudi Arabia – Business Traveller

12Dec

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Holiday Inn Jeddah Corniche opens in Saudi Arabia – Business Traveller

IHG Hotels and Resorts has announced the opening of Holiday Inn Jeddah Corniche in Saudi Arabia. Part of IHG Hotels & Resorts ‘Essentials Collection’, Holiday Inn Jeddah Corniche is a new-build beachfront property. It is located a 20-minute drive from King Abdulaziz International airport and is just a short walk from the Jeddah Flagpole. The property will soon operate a ‘Rent a Car’ facility to provide guests with airport pick-up and drop-off services. It houses 148 rooms and suites spanning six floors. The room categories comprise 102 King Leisure rooms, 35 Queen rooms, 11 Twin rooms, and 10 sea-facing suites. F&B options at Holiday Inn Jeddah Corniche include three dining destinations: Roshan, an all-day dining restaurant; Moood Café, a coffee shop in the lobby; and Ya Mal Café...

How much money are you planning to spend on gifts this holiday season?

11Dec

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How much money are you planning to spend on gifts this holiday season?

Although many are unhappy with the current state of our economy, it is predicted that many Americans will ramp up their holiday spending this season.“My wife and I have been doing our Christmas shopping, and it's definitely more than we had budgeted compared to last year,” said Greg Hinojos, who was visiting from Arizona.Despite worries about inflation, Americans will spend an average of $975 this holiday season, according to a poll done by Gallup in November.“Hopefully we can spend less than that but the way prices are I doubt it, it'll probably be more,” said Garcia.Felipe Garcia and his family will be doing a Secret Santa gift exchange to save money.“There's only so much you can do especially with five daughters, that's what we have,” said Garcia.One Oceano resident said he is barely g...

IHG opens new Holiday Inn & Suites in Geelong – Business Traveller

18Sep

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IHG opens new Holiday Inn & Suites in Geelong – Business Traveller

IHG Hotels & Resorts and Franzé Developments have opened a brand-new Holiday Inn & Suites in Geelong, Australia. The opening of Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong marks a significant milestone as the first major new-build hotel in the area in almost 20 years. Located within Franzé Developments’ expansive $200 million mixed-use development, Geelong Quarter, the property is the largest hotel in the Geelong and Bellarine region, featuring 180 rooms (including 23 suites), Holiday Inn’s signature open lobby, all-day dining, meeting, and event spaces, plus a heated indoor pool and gym. The open lobby combines the reception area, restaurant, lounge, and business centre into one open, collaborative space giving guests the most flexibility, whether they’re looking to eat, relax, work, or...

25Aug

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Gatwick bank holiday strike called off after improved pay offers – Business Traveller

Gatwick airport will not be subject to strike disruption this bank holiday weekend, after members of the Unite union called off planned industrial action. Earlier this month it was announced that over 230 employees from ground handling company Red Handling and passenger assistance firm Wilson James would take part in strike action in a dispute over pay. The employees had been due to walk out for four days between Friday 25 and Monday 28 August, potentially affecting 45,000 passengers. But Unite has confirmed that the strike action has been called off “after workers accepted dramatically improved pay offers”. Staff at Red Handling will benefit from a 14 per cent pay increase as well as improved overtime rates and better sick pay, while those at Wilson James have accepted a 16 per cent pay...

Holiday Inn London Sutton unveils refurbishment – Business Traveller

16Jul

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Holiday Inn London Sutton unveils refurbishment – Business Traveller

Located off the top of Sutton High Street close to the town’s rail station, the Holiday Inn London Sutton first opened in the early 1990s. I grew up nearby and have frequented the hotel many times for everything from school graduation parties to NCT classes, although I have never actually stayed there, and will aim to review the property next time I am in town. Having enjoyed a near monopoly for decades, the hotel has faced increasing competition in recent years, with the opening of a Premier Inn Premier Inn close to the town’s St Nicholas centre in 2019, followed by the dual-branded ibis London Sutton Point and Aparthotel Adagio London Sutton Point in 2021. My review of the ibis London Sutton Point from late last year can be seen at: Hotel review: Ibis London Sutton Point Commenting on...