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Doyinsola Oladipo

Doyinsola Oladipo

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US Meta users report automatic re-follows of president, VP accounts

Some Meta social media users said on Wednesday that their accounts re-followed the profiles of President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and first lady

US Meta users report automatic re-follows of president, VP accounts
Business|Political|Technology|US

TikTok fans anxiously await its return to US app stores

Three days after ByteDance's TikTok went dark and then was quickly revived in the United States, users who deleted the app were anxiously checking iPhone and Android

TikTok fans anxiously await its return to US app stores
Business|Entertainment|Political|Technology|US

Relieved US TikTok enthusiasts hope 'magic' returns as app is restored

On Saturday night, for the first time in five years, millions of American TikTok users who logged on for a late-night scroll were met with an unwelcome notice

Relieved US TikTok enthusiasts hope 'magic' returns as app is restored
Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|Food|Technology|US

TikTok's purveyors of creams and candies under threat from US ban

TikTok's expected Sunday shutdown poses the biggest threat to the universe of small- and medium-sized firms and so-called

TikTok's purveyors of creams and candies under threat from US ban
Business|Technology

Airbnb creates 'guest favorites' collection to improve traveler satisfaction

Airbnb on Wednesday announced new upgrades to its booking platform to make it more competitive with hotels, such as revamping its ratings and reviews pages

Airbnb creates 'guest favorites' collection to improve traveler satisfaction
MidEast|News|Travel|World

Exclusive-Norwegian Cruise Lines unit alters 2024 itineraries to skip Israel - email

A unit of cruise operator Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is making changes to its 2024 itineraries, canceling stops in Israel due to the Israel-Hamas war, according to

Exclusive-Norwegian Cruise Lines unit alters 2024 itineraries to skip Israel - email
Travel|US

Las Vegas casino, hotel workers set strike deadline after talks stall

Some 35,000 Las Vegas hospitality workers are ready to walk off the job on Friday, Nov. 10 in a strike against casino and resort operators MGM Resorts

Las Vegas casino, hotel workers set strike deadline after talks stall
Business|News|Travel|World

Royal Caribbean alters 2024 cruise itineraries to skip Israel

Royal Caribbean Group is removing Israel from its 2024 itineraries due to the Israel-Hamas war, according to an email sent to travel agents on Thursday seen

Royal Caribbean alters 2024 cruise itineraries to skip Israel
MidEast|News|Travel|US|World

Travelers put off holiday trips to Middle East as Israel-Hamas war rages

Travelers are canceling or postponing planned vacations to the Middle East and North Africa due to fears of the Israel-Hamas

Travelers put off holiday trips to Middle East as Israel-Hamas war rages
Business|Technology|Travel

Online travel agency Booking.com to sell cruises

Booking Holdings largest brand Booking.com said on Thursday that it is launching a cruise section on its website to take advantage of the emergence of cruises

Online travel agency Booking.com to sell cruises
Lifestyle|Travel

Travelers ready to set sail on cruises at record levels next year

Next year is looking like a banner year for cruise vacations, as travelers across all income and budget levels have been booking

Travelers ready to set sail on cruises at record levels next year
Business|Technology|Travel

Airbnb creates new chief business officer role, appoints new chief financial officer

Airbnb on Tuesday announced changes to its executive leadership team, including the creation of a chief business officer position as the company looks to expand beyond

Airbnb creates new chief business officer role, appoints new chief financial officer
News|Travel|World

Royal Caribbean, MSC cancel cruises due to Red Sea attacks

Some cruise operators have cancelled or adjusted their itineraries to avoid the Red Sea due to attacks on ships by Houthi militia,

Royal Caribbean, MSC cancel cruises due to Red Sea attacks
Travel

The new normal: travel companies temper expectations for 2024

The buzzword from travel companies for 2024 is "normal."

The new normal: travel companies temper expectations for 2024
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Big hotel chains and unbranded-hotel owners find they need each other

Independent hotel operators and giant global chains are increasingly linking up in franchise agreements as high-interest rates have slammed

Big hotel chains and unbranded-hotel owners find they need each other
Business|Travel

Carnival will not sail through Red Sea in 2024, early next year, CFO says

Cruise operator Carnival said on Wednesday it will probably not be sailing through the Red Sea region for the rest of this year and early next year

Carnival will not sail through Red Sea in 2024, early next year, CFO says
Business|News|Travel

Fliers check plane model when booking trips after Boeing's midair blowout

More travelers are checking the model of an aircraft before booking flights after a midair cabin blowout forced a new Alaska Airlines-

Fliers check plane model when booking trips after Boeing's midair blowout
Business|Economy|Travel|US

Thousands of hotel workers to rally in 18 cities ahead of contract negotiations

Unionized hotel workers demanding significant pay raises will rally on May Day in 18 U.S. and Canadian cities, as talks are beginning with operators Marriott

Thousands of hotel workers to rally in 18 cities ahead of contract negotiations
Business|Lifestyle|Technology|Travel

Airbnb launches new global marketing strategy geared around experiences

Airbnb announced its newest marketing strategy geared towards bringing in new customers by offering unique experiences as it expands beyond its core business

Airbnb launches new global marketing strategy geared around experiences
Business|Travel

Royal Caribbean recruiting thousands to meet surging demand, sources say

Cruise operator Royal Caribbean Group is in discussions with new and existing markets around the world to recruit thousands of workers to staff its ships and

Royal Caribbean recruiting thousands to meet surging demand, sources say
Business|Lifestyle|Technology|Travel

Airbnb forecasts weaker Q2 revenue despite robust demand for international travel

Airbnb

Airbnb forecasts weaker Q2 revenue despite robust demand for international travel
Economy|Finance|Travel|US

Lower-income Americans booked fewer hotels in April, dampening industry outlook

Lower-income Americans dialed back their travel spending in April as reduced savings, higher credit card delinquencies, and inflation weighed on household

Lower-income Americans booked fewer hotels in April, dampening industry outlook
Business|News|US

Unite Here union elects its first female president in 130-year history

Labor union Unite Here on Thursday elected its first female president in its 130-year history, as 2024 shapes up to be an important year for the union

Unite Here union elects its first female president in 130-year history
Business|Finance|US

Hotel executives set sights on empty office buildings as supply lags demand

Hotel executives are surveying vacant office and residential buildings in prime locations from the U.S. to China to drive supply growth as financing

Hotel executives set sights on empty office buildings as supply lags demand
Europe|News|Sports|Travel|US

US luxury travel agents so far see underwhelming demand for Olympics

Luxury travel agencies in the United States are so far seeing lackluster demand for the Paris Olympics, as wealthier travelers instead opt for nearby

US luxury travel agents so far see underwhelming demand for Olympics

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