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Airbnb now accessible in twice as many languages
Airbnb has doubled the number of languages in which hosts and guests can use the platform, now supporting 62 languages around the world.
We have lift off: Hilton sends chocolate chip cookies to ISS
DoubleTree by Hilton's famous chocolate chip cookies are officially on the International Space Station (ISS) and about to become the first food baked in space.
SiteMinder unveils Hotel App Store at World Travel Market London
Guest acquisition platform SiteMinder has launched the Hotel App Store — a marketplace which allows hotels to discover, choose and connect apps to their systems for greater guest experiences and revenue.
NCL begins month-long tour for newest ship Norwegian Encore
Norwegian Cruise Line has taken delivery of its newest ship, the 17th on its fleet, Norwegian Encore in Bremerhaven, Germany.
Centara Hotels & Resorts reveals global expansion plans
Thailand's Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced a strategic five-year development plan that will see its global portfolio grow to over 130 hotels in more than 50 countries by the end of 2022.
Hurtigruten: Biodiesel could change the shipping industry
With a goal of becoming emission-free, Norwegian cruise line Hurtigruten has started testing biodiesel onboard MS Polarlys, which can potentially reduce emissions by 95%.
Accor on equality for women: “Change is slower than we would like”
Hospitality giant Accor has announced its commitment to ensuring equal representation of men and women in leadership positions.
Norwegian Cruise Line invests USD100m to revitalise “most storied ships”
Norwegian Cruise Line has provided further detail about Norwegian Spirit's upcoming renovation as part of The Norwegian Edge programme.
Dream Cruises sails beyond Asia with luxury ship Explorer Dream
Sailing beyond Asia for the very first time, Dream Cruises has celebrated the arrival of Explorer Dream in Sydney, Australia.
Where to stay for the world’s most bizarre museums
Hotels.com has handpicked hotels with the most bizarre museums — featuring mummies, medieval torture and ramen — for those looking for an unconventional holiday.
Kimpton Hotels encourages guests to ‘Stay Human’
IHG's Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants has launched 'The Kimpton Stay Human Project' in Europe, with a mission of connecting guests to one another, themselves and the locals of the city.
Choice Hotels goes big in Japan with over 30 hotels by 2033
Choice Hotels International has signed a 10-year extension of its existing master franchising agreement with Choice Hotels Japan, expecting to open more than 30 new hotels in the market by 2033.
Cruise passenger ‘banned for life’ after death-defying selfie
After climbing over a balcony railing to take a swimsuit selfie, a Royal Caribbean passenger has been kicked off the ship and banned for life, when the ship eventually docked in Jamaica.
One night only: Highclere Castle is now on Airbnb
For one night only, Highclere Castle will open its doors to two guests, giving them the opportunity to immerse in the iconic location.
MSC Cruises reveals ‘Ocean Cay’ private island experiences
MSC Cruises has announced the opening of its new private island destination in The Bahamas — Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve — offering sweeping vistas of crystal blue waters and two miles of white sandy beaches.
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