Marriott International’s CEO, Anthony Capuano, highlighted the significance of group bookings in the company’s business during its second-quarter earnings call. Groups accounted for 24% of worldwide room nights for the quarter, with a 10% increase in revenue per available room (RevPAR) compared to the previous year. Despite this positive trend, Capuano noted a potential pullback
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The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) recently released data showing a decline in occupancy rates across hotels in Hawaii during the month of June. Compared to the previous year, Hawaii’s statewide occupancy dropped by 1.2 percentage points, with only 75.5% of hotel rooms being filled. This decrease indicates a potential weakening in tourist activity and demand
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The Disney Destiny ship, set to launch in December 2025, will feature a unique heroes-and-villains theme that promises to excite and entertain guests. One of the standout spaces on the ship is De Vil’s piano lounge, inspired by the infamous Disney villain Cruella de Vil. Described as a lavish affair emblematic of the character, the
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Recent research has unveiled a disturbing truth about the dark chocolate and cocoa products that many people indulge in – they may contain toxic levels of heavy metals. A study conducted by researchers from George Washington University and ConsumerLab discovered that over 70 dark chocolate and cocoa products purchased from popular retailers contained concerning amounts
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When thinking of summer wines, a full-bodied amber wine from Vine Ponto in the Kakheti region in Georgia may not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, this unique and unconventional choice has the potential to completely transform your summer wine-drinking experience. Unlike the typical summer wines, this amber wine is dry, deep
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Boeing faced disappointment in the second quarter with a bigger loss and weaker revenue than expected by analysts. The company reported a loss per share of $2.90 adjusted, compared to the estimated $1.97 per share. Additionally, revenue for the quarter was $16.87 billion, falling short of the projected $17.23 billion. This disappointing performance reflects the
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As I walked into my suite aboard the Crystal Serenity, I couldn’t help but utter a word of amazement – “wow.” The room exceeded my expectations with its spaciousness, featuring a small table and a deep-blue couch in one room, and a king bed in the other. The bathroom was so vast that I could
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The recent CrowdStrike outage had detrimental effects on Delta Airlines, costing the company a staggering $500 million. CEO Ed Bastian revealed this jaw-dropping figure during an interview on CNBC, highlighting the significant financial implications of the incident. The company had to allocate tens of millions of dollars in compensation to affected customers, in addition to
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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is making strategic moves towards 2025, with a focus on cruise bookings and pricing power according to CEO Harry Sommer. The company has experienced unexpected demand for summer itineraries in Europe and Alaska, resulting in exceeding expectations for the quarter. Sommer highlighted that the company has achieved a strong pricing position,
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Traveling to Rwanda for the primate trekking, many visitors are often surprised by the country’s natural beauty beyond the expected. The closure of the Burundi border led to the discovery of gorgeous tea plantations, a landscape of a thousand hills, and the singing fishermen of Lake Kivu. Rwanda’s reconciliation after the 1994 genocide is showcased
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