While millions of people recover from the morning wakeup call of a 4.8-magnitude earthquake rocking the East Coast, a small group of people are feeling seriously left out. That’s because some people said they completely missed the earthquake that rocked apartment buildings and shook homes. Posts flooded onto X with people declaring they had earthquake…
The Jamie Lloyd Company has hit back after its production of Shakespeare’s “Romeo & Juliet” has been the subject of what they call a “barrage of deplorable racial abuse” aimed at an unnamed cast member. The play, directed by Jamie Lloyd (“Sunset Boulevard”), stars “Spider-Man: No Way Home” star Tom Holland as Romeo and Francesca Amewudah-Rivers (“Sex Education”) as…
Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher have called it quits after more than 20 years together. The “Borat” star, 52, and the “Wedding Crashers” actor, 48, announced April 5 in joint statements in their Instagram stories that they jointly filed for divorce in 2023. “After a long tennis match lasting over twenty years, we are finally putting…
Among all the cleaning gadgets out there, none work in quite the same way — or with the same thoroughness — as a steam cleaner. When searching for the best cleaning appliances, you’ll likely encounter at least a few different types of steam cleaners, including steam mops and handheld versions that are perfect for sanitizing…
WASHINGTON — Three Democratic congressmen unveiled legislation Friday to rename a federal prison in Miami after former President Donald Trump. The bill — offered by Reps. Gerry Connolly, of Virginia; Jared Moskowitz, of Florida; and John Garamendi, of California — comes in response to a measure introduced by a group of House Republicans to rename…
The UFC is back on its “Sin City” home turf for a Fight Night event ahead of the monumental UFC 300 next week, and middleweights are at the top of the bill. UFC Fight Night 240 (ESPN+) takes place Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. (Click here to open a PDF of the…
If you’re wondering: Yes, Iowa superstar Caitlin Clark is dating someone, and he’s got a tie to Iowa hoops. She’s dating Connor McCaffery, the former Iowa guard who also happens to be the son of Hawkeyes men’s hoops coach Fran McCaffery. And per the Des Moines Register in 2023, he joined the NBA’s Indiana Pacers…
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is proud to introduce the 2024 Rising Sales, Marketing, and Revenue Optimization Leader Councils. Each council, with a tenure of 2-years, is comprised of emerging professionals from various roles within the hospitality industry. Participants benefit from a structured mentorship program with Advisory Board members, collaborative small-group projects,…
Investment Trends Following a slow start, hotel investment activity surged in the second half of 2023, exceeding €1 Bn (+74% vs H2 2022). Total investment volumes for 2023 amounted to €1.5 billion (+1% vs 2022), reaffirming hospitality as a leading sector in the Italian real estate market. Key transactions included the acquisitions of Six Senses…
What are hotel brands? Hotel brands are unique identities created by hotel chains or individual hotels to stand out in the market. They represent a mix of services, designs, and experiences tailored to different types of guests, such as luxury seekers or budget travellers. These brands help hotels attract loyal customers, showcase what makes them…
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