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SureStay Hotel® by Best Western Fairfield Napa Valley Makes Its Debut in California

The SureStay Hotel by Best Western Fairfield Napa Valley has opened its doors in Fairfield, California, and invites travelers to experience one of the newest hotel brands in the industry - the SureStay Hotel Group®. The SureStay Hotel by Best Western Fairfield Napa Valley will provide guests with an experience they can count on and the amenities today's travelers have come to expect. The SureStay service promise reflects the brand and the hotel's commitment to providing quality service and value to its guests. Located at 3331 N. Texas St. in Fairfield, California, the hotel features 100 well-appointed guest rooms, each with a flat-screen television, microwave and mini fridge. The SureStay Hotel by Best Western Fairfield Napa Valley also offers an outdoor pool and hot tub, free parking, complimentary continental breakfast and free wireless internet - providing guests with the superior comfort and utmost value they want out of their stay. The property's location near world-class winerie...




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Hilton Gets New Flagship In Singapore

The Mandarin Orchard Singapore will become the Hilton Singapore Orchard following a $90m-rebranding that is set to take place over the course of two years, with works scheduled to be completed by late 2021. A deal was signed between Hilton and OUE. The property is boasting 1,080 rooms and 3,765 sqm of events, conference and meeting space, which also includes three ballrooms. This puts the property in a position to cater MICE events and travelers. New meeting and F&B facilities will be added to help boost the hotel's status in this regard....




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Four Seasons Hotel Doha Unveils Complete Redesign by Pierre-Yves Rochon

Following the Hotel's reopening on 1st March 2020, Four Seasons Hotel Doha has unveiled the details of its complete interior design overhaul, courtesy of award winning and world-renowned interior designer, Pierre-Yves Rochon (PYR). Following extensive renovations of the guestrooms, suites, floors, lobby and dining outlets, the Hotel has been reshaped into an unmatched luxury destination at the heart of Qatar's capital city. Within this urban sanctuary, a refreshed colour scheme, including a rich spectrum of blues and beige in the guestrooms, evoke the earth, sprawling skies and Gulf views of Doha, while verdant colors and patterns in the new Tea Lounge pay homage to the splendours of nature. The redesign continues to establish an elevated sense of place and time through a blend of classical and contemporary elements, and touches of Middle Eastern influences from the region, visible through the opulent and colourful chandeliers as well as the ornate furniture detailing. Qatari artwork ...




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Union Club Hotel at Purdue Sets Sights on Fall Semester Opening

The renovation of the 182-room iconic Union Club Hotel at Purdue University remains on schedule and is expected to welcome guests starting in the fall semester. The construction team is taking all necessary health and safety precautions and the hotel's leadership team is working remotely to ensure all preparations are made for a successful opening in August. The Union Club Hotel renovation involves a complete overhaul of all guest rooms and public spaces, including a significant transformation of the lobby to create a grand entrance with a modern loft-like feel and one-of-a-kind art installation behind the front desk. In addition, a yet-to-be-announced full-service restaurant, a classic cocktail bar and coffee and pastry counter will be added to the property. As part of the hotel's world-class service, it will also act as a real-life training ground for Purdue's hospitality and culinary students....




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Fiesta Resort Saipan to rebrand as Crowne Plaza® Resort Saipan in 2022, signalling IHG's rapid expansion in Micronesia

IHG has signed a long-term agreement with Asia Pacific Hotels Inc to take on management of Fiesta Resort & Spa Saipan, in the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, from May 20201.The impressive 416-room hotel will rebrand as Crowne Plaza® Resort Saipan in 2022 following a refurbishment, before adding a 116-room extension by 2025. Alongside IHG's October announcement that it has taken on management of the 318-room Fiesta Resort Guam, a hotel that will rebrand as a Crowne Plaza in 2021, the combined 850 room count makes the biggest ever conversion signing for IHG's Australasia, Japan and Pacific Islands region.Saipan is the largest island of the Northern Mariana Islands and is part of the Commonwealth of the United States. A 20-minute flight from Guam, Saipan is characterised by sandy shores and mountainous landscapes, and boasts several championship golf courses. It has a borderline tropical rainforest climate and, with an average year-round maximum temperature of 28.9°C, Saipan ha...




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The Tuxon, A Modern Boutique Hotel, Named The First Design Hotels™ Property In Arizona

The Tuxon, a modern boutique hotel in the heart of Tucson, has joined Marriott International's coveted Design Hotels™ portfolio, an exclusive collection of hotels celebrated for their individuality, thoughtful design, and unique, discoverable pleasures. The new hotel, the first-ever Design Hotels™ property in Arizona, will debut in Summer 2020. Guests of The Tuxon will also have access to Marriott International's unrivaled loyalty program, Marriott Bonvoy. The Tuxon joins the Design Hotels™ network of the world's most sophisticated hospitality brands with properties that span a wide variety of fascinating locales - from world capitals and mountaintops to off-the-beaten-path escapes. As a Design Hotels™ destination, The Tuxon will tap into an engaged community of travelers who seek original, inspiring experiences in new and intriguing places. Each year, more than 400 hotels apply to become members of the Design Hotels™ portfolio. Only five percent are approved, and the chosen few are r...




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Hotel Performance Forecast 2020-2024

Author's Note The increasing concern over the post COVID-19 implications on the travel and tourism sector coupled with a challenging economic outlook for the GCC region will have a major impact on the recovery of the hotel sector.At the time of writ...




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How Rare Successfully Reinvented Sea of Thieves

A real under(sea)dog story Despite a lukewarm reception at its initial launch, the team at Rare remained committed to its vision of a pirate adventure on the high seas.




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7 'Controversial' Video Game Opinions, From Developers Themselves

Video game developers expand on their controversial opinions.





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Video of Canceled Prince of Persia Game Appears Online

A former Ubisoft dev confirmed the footage is real. A test video from a canceled Prince of Persia game reappeared online, and former Ubisoft developers confirmed it's real.






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Dragon Ball FighterZ Adding Ultra Instinct Goku on May 22

Based on the trailer, Ultra Instinct Goku can be seen dodging, teleporting, and using counterattacks to confuse his opponents and gain advantage over them.





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David Ayer Says Much of Jared Leto's Joker Remains "Unseen" - IGN News

The director of Suicide Squad said a lot of Jared Leto's Joker performance was cut from the film and remains unseen to this day. He praised the actor's performance and said he used the current portrayal of Joker in the DC comics as inspiration.




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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Becomes the Fastest-Selling Switch Game

That's a lot of bells. Animal Crossing sold 11 million copies in 11 days on sale, and is the best-selling game in the franchise.




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Microsoft Reveals Badge Indicating Xbox Series X Optimized Games

Full power. Microsoft has created a badge that will be used to indicate games optimised for the Xbox Series X platform.




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The Hobbit: Andy Serkis to Give 12-Hour Live Reading of Book for Charity

Very, very precious. Andy Serkis will start his "armchair marathon" reading of The Hobbit on Friday morning.



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Nintendo Switch Reportedly 'Barely' Halfway Through Its Life Cycle

3 more years! 3 more years! Nintendo Switch should see its life cycle extend into at least 2023, according to a new investor Q&A.




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Disintegration Release Date Announced For June

Integrating soon. Disintegration, a new shooter from the co-creator of Halo, launches this June.




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Dungeons & Dragons Movie Enlists Former Marvel Executive as Producer

Jeremy Latcham has an important role to play. Entertainment One has inked a first-look deal with Marvel Studios alum Jeremy Latcham, with Dungeons & Dragons set as the first project.




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Scorn Was the Surprise Hit of Inside Xbox… and We Saw It 3 Years Ago

Not so alien, after all. Scorn was the surprise hit of Inside Xbox, but players actually saw and played the game before... back in 2017.




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Dirt 5 Career Mode Features Troy Baker and Nolan North

Troy Baker and Nolan North lead the voice cast for Dirt 5's career mode. Dirt 5 will have a career mode featuring the voice talents of Troy Baker and Nolan North.




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Destiny 2 Confirmed for Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5

"Destiny 2 will be on next-gen platforms! More details to come." Bungie has confirmed that Destiny 2 will make its way to both Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5.




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Netflix's Cursed First Look, Arthurian Legend Series From Frank Miller

Frank Miller brings King Arthur to Netflix! Netflix has revealed the first look at Cursed, a re-imagining of the Arthurian legend based on the illustrated novel by Tom Wheeler and Frank Miller.




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You May Need to Lower Your Expectations For Next-Gen Graphics

Next-gen game reveals may look familiar, but they'll still be exciting. Next-gen game reveals may look familiar, but they'll be exciting for reasons we can't see on the surface.




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National Treasure TV Series in Development for Disney Plus

But it won't star Nicolas Cage like the movies. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer reveals that a National Treasure TV show is coming to Disney+, on top of the National Treasure 3 movie hitting theaters.




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The Golf Club 2019 is Free on Xbox One and PC For Limited Time

You can now grab The Golf Club 2019 featuring PGA Tour free on the Xbox One and PC at either of the platform’s store.





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Xbox Series X & PS5 's Potential Call of Duty: Warzone Release - IGN Daily Fix

Xbox Series X & PS5 's Potential Call of Duty: Warzone Release - IGN Daily Fix In today's Fix: Warzone forever, free Jedi Fallen Order DLC , and new VR tech for Sony!




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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone Update Fixes Exploits and Rebalances Weapons

Infinity Ward is rolling out a new update for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone.



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Inside Xbox: Aaron Greenberg Addresses Fan Response

What is "gameplay" anyway? Many fans were critical of the lack of gameplay shown throughout the presentation, which seemingly ran counter to the stream's marketing.




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GTA Online to Get Double Rewards for Biker Missions

Players can earn rewards with Biker missions until May 13.




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Spotify Shares Insights On What Gamers Are Streaming While They Play

Spotify has found that gamers have been streaming more than usual over the past month.




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Tourism Tidbits: After the Virus Passes: Travel Tips for Tourism Professionals

During the last three months, tourism has basically come to a halt. Organizations and business cancelled meetings one after another, hotels suffered from low to no occupancy, airlines faced their biggest challenge ever, and trade show ceased to exis...




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A Message from Brian Chesky, Co-Founder and CEO of Airbnb, Inc.

Earlier today, Airbnb Co-Founder and CEO Brian Chesky sent the following note to Airbnb employees. This is my seventh time talking to you from my house. Each time we've talked, I've shared good news and bad news, but today I have to share some very ...




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Tips on Effective Online Learning: How to Structure an Optimum Program That Delivers

What really works when it comes to an online learning module/program? Do all online learning solutions offer and ensure an effective and efficient learning experience for the person on the other side of the screen? "Online", "Remote", "Virtual". The...




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COVID-19 Recovery Series: Boosting Natural Search Traffic

When it comes to SEO, unlike paid media efforts that have had to slow down, the best way forward is to do just that - keep moving forward. While the hospitality industry has seemingly taken a step back from digital marketing efforts, Google is movin...




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What will staying in a hotel look like in the near future?

Goodbye, breakfast buffets and bellhop service. Hello, temperature screening and keyless check-in.While pandemic-era policies are still being developed at hotels around the globe and will no doubt vary widely, it's safe to say that guests will see b...




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Are You Managing F&B Effectively During COVID-19?

Here are some methods of implementation that you can consider for your business. Hopefully, there are some ideas here that will result in a more stabilized position when recovery begins. Whatever you have at your disposal to assist the employees, us...




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Making Painful Chargebacks a Thing of the Past

During this downtime we all find ourselves in, now is your chance to implement the necessary updates to ensure your payment channels are as secure as possible, while also reducing chargebacks wherein the credit card companies usually don't side with...




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Shifting the Hospitality Service Paradigm in Difficult Times

A few years ago, Marriott had a commercial link with a storyline about an elderly lady who stayed in a Marriott hotel because she just lost her house during a mountain fire and needed time to reflect and think about her future. In the video, this la...




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‘Cautious Travel’ Will Be The New Norm As Consumers Seek More Assurances That Travel Is Safe

Insight Out Consultancy has launched its "Life After the Pandemic" report, looking into consumer perceptions of how social, travel, and business practices would change as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The global survey was carried out on 2912 c...




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Tripadvisor furloughs 850 employees after multiple rounds of layoffs

Tripadvisor Inc. is implementing additional cost-cutting measures as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take a toll on the travel industry. In conjunction with the latest earnings report, Needham-based Tripadvisor revealed on Thursday it is furlough...




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IHG's First Quarter Trading Update to 31 March 2020

Highlights Group Q1 comparable RevPAR1 down 24.9%; March down 55%; April expected to be down around 80% ~15% (~1,000 hotels) of the estate closed as at the end of April; ~10% (~440 hotels) in the Americas, ~50% (~560 hotels) in EMEAA and ~2% (10 hot...




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Hyatt Reports First-Quarter 2020 Results

CHICAGO - Hyatt Hotels Corporation ("Hyatt" or the "Company") (NYSE: H) today reported first-quarter 2020 financial results. Net loss attributable to Hyatt was $103 million, or $1.02 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2020, compared to net i...




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Contactless Check-In/Check-Out and Keyless Room Entry Now Available to Hotels Via the Fuel Mobile App

Fuel, a leading provider of guest-facing hotel software solutions and digital marketing services for the global hospitality industry, has expanded the digital-key functionality of its industry-leading mobile application for independent and boutique ...




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It Follows: What Is Really Going On With TripAdvisor?

Now, I took a personal oath NOT to make any prevision on what a post-coronavirus industry could/should/would look like and, if you want to know why I don't crave to play this nonsense fortune-telling game, you can read my motivations here. Still, I ...




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The Holy Trinity Of Technology, Ergonomics And Architecture That Will Change Our Travel & Hospitality Experience

The wide boulevards and parks of many famous international tourist cities were originally created as "lungs" for the urban environments and its people, creating thoroughfares of fresh air to fight disease. The famous grid systems upon which many Nor...