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Doyinsola Oladipo

Doyinsola Oladipo

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Europe|Technology

Port dwellers hope a switch to power will ease their pleasure cruise pain

Residents near the port of Lisbon and elsewhere hope plug-in infrastructure can take some of the pain out of sharing

Port dwellers hope a switch to power will ease their pleasure cruise pain
Business|Travel|US

US business travel is back but it looks different, hotel CEOs say

Business travel has returned to the United States, hotel executives at a New York industry conference said this week, as companies of all sizes are increasingly

US business travel is back but it looks different, hotel CEOs say
Business|Economy|Finance|Travel

Cruise operators offer summer discounts as ships crowd the Caribbean, Alaska

Cruise operators Royal Caribbean, Carnival and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings are discounting summer itineraries as they look to fill empty cabins aboard older

Cruise operators offer summer discounts as ships crowd the Caribbean, Alaska
Business|Environment|News|Technology|Travel

World's largest cruise ship sets sail, bringing concerns about methane emissions

The world's largest cruise ship is set for its maiden voyage on Saturday, but environmental groups are concerned that the liquefied natural gas-powered vessel

World's largest cruise ship sets sail, bringing concerns about methane emissions
Business|US

Wyndham franchisees question possible Choice merger, association says

A major U.S. hotel owners association said its Wyndham Hotels & Resorts franchisee members are worried an acquisition by budget operator Choice Hotels

Wyndham franchisees question possible Choice merger, association says
Business|Travel|US

Hospitality workers, Las Vegas casinos in crunch time for labor talks

Unions representing roughly 53,000 Las Vegas workers on Tuesday kicked off critical negotiating sessions with hotel and casino operators after its members

Hospitality workers, Las Vegas casinos in crunch time for labor talks
Europe|Political|Sports|Travel

Olympics-High costs, safety worries hurt Paris Games bookings

Spiralling travel and accommodation costs, French political tumult and security concerns are discouraging many sports fans and

Olympics-High costs, safety worries hurt Paris Games bookings
Africa|Americas|Business|Economy|MidEast|Travel

Business travel spending recovers in all regions but Asia and Europe

Global business travel spending in 2023 recovered to pre-pandemic levels in North America, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa as companies resumed in-

Business travel spending recovers in all regions but Asia and Europe
Economy|US

Hotel workers in four US cities to hold strike authorization votes

About 13,500 unionized hotel workers in four U.S. cities plan strike authorization votes next month as contract talks with Marriott International, Hilton

Hotel workers in four US cities to hold strike authorization votes
Business|Economy|Travel|US

Travel companies rein in their forecasts as US consumers cut spending

Travel companies including Airbnb and Marriott International are forecasting a slowdown in leisure travel as U.S. consumers wait longer to book vacations in a

Travel companies rein in their forecasts as US consumers cut spending
Business|Travel|US

Vacation rental industry steps up lobbying in the face of stiffer regulation

The vacation rental industry has stepped up efforts to influence U.S. lawmakers to keep more cities from enacting restrictions on short-term rentals in

Business|News|Travel|US

10,000 US hotel workers strike as contract talks break down

Some 10,000 U.S. hotel workers began a multi-day strike in several cities on Sunday after contract talks with hotel operators Marriott

10,000 US hotel workers strike as contract talks break down
Business|Finance|Travel

Travel industry to contribute record $11 trillion to global GDP in 2024

A record $1 out of every $10 spent globally in 2024 will be on travel as people briskly book hotels, cruises and flights, according to an annual report by the

Travel industry to contribute record $11 trillion to global GDP in 2024
Business|Finance|US

Marriott CEO says company watching if slowdown in travel spending was 'just a blip'

Marriott International's Chief Executive Officer Anthony Capuano said on Wednesday that the company is watching to see if higher-end consumers will continue

Marriott CEO says company watching if slowdown in travel spending was 'just a blip'
Entertainment|Sports|Travel|US

Visa window for some World Cup visitors is closing, US travel group says

The window to obtain a first-time U.S. visitor visa for the FIFA World Cup in 2026 is closing for some soccer fans, the U.S.

Business|Technology|Travel

Airbnb CEO says company focused on boosting long-term stays

Vacation rental company Airbnb sees a huge opportunity to grow its long-term rental business as short-term rentals are under growing scrutiny in tourist hot

Airbnb CEO says company focused on boosting long-term stays
News|US

US East Coast port strike looms as union, management trade wage offers

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US East Coast port strike looms as union, management trade wage offers
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US dockworkers strike, halting half the nation's ocean shipping

U.S.

US dockworkers strike, halting half the nation's ocean shipping
Business|Economy|US

US dockworker strike enters second day with talks at a standstill

A strike by 45,000 dockworkers halting shipments at U.S.

US dockworker strike enters second day with talks at a standstill
Business|Economy|News|US

US port workers and operators reach deal to end East Coast strike immediately

U.S. dock workers and port operators reached a tentative deal that will immediately end a crippling three-day strike that has

US port workers and operators reach deal to end East Coast strike immediately
News|Uncategorized|US

US port strike ends, leaving cargo backlog

U.S.

US port strike ends, leaving cargo backlog
Business|Economy|US

US port strike throws spotlight on big union foe: automation

A strike by dockworkers on the U.S.

US port strike throws spotlight on big union foe: automation
Business|Lifestyle|Travel

Cruise operators reap benefits of their own private islands

Major cruise operators are steering their ships - and millions of dollars in investments - into their own private destinations packed with excursions, beaches

Cruise operators reap benefits of their own private islands
Business|Finance|Travel

Royal Caribbean raises annual profit forecast on strong cruise demand, price hikes

Royal Caribbean lifted its annual profit forecast on Tuesday for the fourth time this year, driven by strong demand at higher prices for its

Royal Caribbean raises annual profit forecast on strong cruise demand, price hikes
Business|Economy|Finance|US

US shippers avoid East Coast ports on risk of second strike

U.S. shippers are steering clear of East and Gulf Coast ports amid worries the 45,000 dockworkers at those trade hubs will go on

US shippers avoid East Coast ports on risk of second strike

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