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Kunming Stone Forest, located in the Lunan Yu Autonomous County 126 kilometers southeast of Kunming and requires only a 3/4 drive. It covers an area of 400 square kilometers (96,000 acres) and includes both large...

The fascinating nature of Wildlife in India can be seen in full glory at South India Wildlife Sanctuaries. Giving tourists abundance of opportunity to enjoy wildlife excursion, many of South Indian wildlife parks deserve a sure visit. Periyar, Also known as the Thekkadi Wildlife Sanctuary, the place is perfect for watching animals in their unperturbed natural habitat.Covering an area of 777 square km of the Cardamom Hills, this Wildlife Sanctuary of South India is situated close to Madurai. The best season to visit Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is between October and June.

Madrid, the capital of Spain, is often overshadowed by the more trendy Barcelona, however, this beautiful cosmopolitan city still offers many delights and surprises for travelers, from gorgeous public squares to museums and delights for food lovers. Here are four highlights that every visitor should explore.....

London has many things that will attract a visitor. Some of the most famous London attractions include the houses of Parliament, the Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace, London Eye, Trafalgar Square, The British Museum etc.

Among the islands of Hawaii the Maui is the second largest island which area covers 727.2 square miles (1,883 square kilometers) and in the United States is the 17th largest island. For the Hawaii State Maui is a part, among the Maui count's four islands is the largest. Maui is bigger than the unpopulated Kahoolawe, Lanai and Molokai. Maui had the population of 144,444 in 2010, in the Hawaiian Islands which is the third highest, behind the Hawaii and Oahu Island.

Some places have it all: the best views, a superb dining scene, beautiful parks and a rich cultural heritage. But all this comes at a price as a recent article published in Britain's The Telegraph revealed, detailing the most expensive cities in the world - globally based on how many prime square metres one million US dollars will buy. We look at the top seven of these 'wonders of the world' to see what exactly makes them so desirable.

You don't need jaw dropping skills on the ice. Everyone's there for the fun not for the performance. Skylight is a rooftop playground with a unique view of the skyline. The courtyard at Somerset House is a massive 900 square metre rink where you're sure to find an immense crowd. Of course the Winter Wonderland ice rink in Hyde Park is the place to be when those 100,000 lights turn on and you have your skates to the ice.

The Wallace Collection is a famous national museum and art collection open to the public in Manchester Square, London. Built in 1776, this house contains world famous arts from the 15th to the 19th century.

In this Geneva travel guide, we are sharing a few significant travel tips and guidelines which will be very helpful for an enjoyable and exciting trip. Travel Tips - The city is well served by Geneva international airport as well as well-connected by Geneva airport railway station. Located right in the middle of the city, It is one of the largest lakes in Europe and the star show of geneva that makes the city a lovely place to visit and explore You will witness the unmatched backdrop of the snow-covered Alps of this 224 square mile lake formed by Rhone River. Take Free Public Transport - When you land up in Geneva and make a booking with accommodation weather in hotel or hostel, you are entitled to get the Geneva transport card for free through which you can use any public transportation for free during your stay including buses, trams, trains or taxi. Situated on Lake Geneva, Geneva is the best place to consider for high-end shopping, dining and exploring some of the best tourist attractions from Old Town to museums. So, next time when are thinking of visiting Geneva, Switzerland and quite confused about all the necessary stuff and information, read this Geneva travel guide and plan your itinerary.

The nightlife of London can be so enjoyable as you can listen to carols on Trafalgar square or in the Westminster Abbey. Apart from that you can also go to one of numerous festive concerts happening around the city.

Jim Corbett National Park is home to more than 500 species of animals and birds and around 500 different species of plants. Hundreds of exotic animals, birds, and plants can be found here. The park is spread over more than 500 square meters area comprising hills, marshlands, river belts, and a large lake. The best way to explore the beauty of this place is by taking a Corbett jeep safari tour. The park has 5 zones, and each of them can be covered with the jeep safari tour. The zones are named as: ● Bijarani zone ● Jhirna Zone ● Dhela zone ● Dhikala zone ● Durga Devi zone

The Holiday Inn & Suites Atlanta Perimeter-Dunwoody opened March 24 with a ribbon cutting in Chamblee, Georgia. It is owned by Atlanta Hospitality Investment LLC, led by Mohammad Hossain as managing member, and operated by YM Hospitality led by Jay Patel as chairman and Nick Patel as CEO in Stockbridge, Georgia. A key feature of the 143-room hotel is its rooftop bar and restaurant, Spice & Sky, with a globally inspired menu from Atlanta chef, Archna Becker. The space is designed for year-round dining both inside and out, however. About 15 minutes from downtown Atlanta, nearby attractions include Murphey Candler Park, Perimeter Mall, Stone Mountain Park and LEGOLAND Discovery Center. Amenities include a heated indoor pool, a fitness center and 4,500 square feet of event space.

HILTON'S EXTENDED-STAY Homewood Suites brand is getting a new look. The brand's new Prototype 10.0 includes a smaller footprint but with more rooms, as well as changes to guest suites and common spaces. The new prototype draws from design ideas implemented during a 2019 update implemented in open Homewood Suites hotels as part of the brand's 30-year anniversary. Prototype 10.0 features a site size reduction from 2.49 acres to 2.36 acres and building area reduction by more than 3,350 square feet while increasing the number of rooms from 121 to 131 suites. Another developer-oriented change is new F&B options aimed at increasing revenue. The suites have been modified so they can be booked individually or as connected groups. The fitness center has been reimagined and guest laundry rooms have been expanded. More common areas have been added inside and outside in the prototype. "We modernized the brand to appeal to the evolving needs of our guests, who are going to love the functionality and flexibility of the innovations, which are intended to make them feel both empowered and cared for, whether they're with us for an overnight trip or an extended stay," said Rick Colling, global head of Homewood Suites.

A new Hilton Garden Inn is now open in the SilverLake Crossings project in Grapevine, Texas. It is owned by NewcrestImage led by Mehul Patel, chairman and CEO and is the company's third tri-branded hotel. The 152-room hotel is adjacent to one of the company's dual-brand properties that includes a 181-room Courtyard by Marriott and a 120-suite TowneSuites by Marriott that opened in December 2013. The Hilton Garden Inn is two miles from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. SilverLake Crossings is a 52-acre multi-use community and the entire "hotel campus" offers 453 rooms, two lobby bars, multiple dining options, and more than 20,000 square feet of meeting space at the nearby SilverLake 2200 Conference Center.

NOBLE INVESTMENT GROUP has acquired two hotels in National Landing, a mixed-use development in Arlington, Virginia, near Washington, D.C. The acquisitions come days after the Atlanta-based company, led by Mit Shah as CEO bought two hotels in Savannah, Georgia. The hotels are the 162-room Hampton Inn & Suites National Landing and the 248-room Hilton Garden Inn National Landing. The neighborhoods of Crystal City, Pentagon City and Potomac Yard comprise the National Landing development, which includes of offices, residential, dining, retail, parks, bike paths, and walking trails. "National Landing is home to more than seventeen million square feet of office, a highly skilled workforce of more than 50,000 people, and an affluent residential population. Virginia's largest walkable downtown, National Landing, further benefits from billions of dollars in private and public investments," Noble said in a press release. "Most notably are the $2.5 billion Amazon HQ2 under development, which will create 25,000 new jobs in National Landing, and Virginia Tech's Innovation Campus, which is expected to drive a new era of technology for the greater Washington D.C. area."

NAVIKA GROUP OF Companies and Blue Sky Hospitality Solutions have acquired the Andaz Wall Street hotel, now known as the Hyatt Centric Wall Street New York. The 253-room hotel's guestrooms and lobby were recently redesigned, but Navika plans to invest approximately $5 million in the property over the next several years. Real estate company Navika Group and Blue Sky management company both are led by Naveen Shah as president and CEO. Also, Haridas Kotahwala is chairman at Navika Group. The Hyatt Centric Wall Street is expected to reopen Jan. 26, according to Blue Sky. "The competitive advantages provided by Hyatt Centric Wall Street New York, our first hotel in New York City, make it an ideal addition to our current portfolio of 53 owned and operated hotels throughout the U.S.," said Ernie Catanzaro, executive vice president with oversight of the management team, BSHS. "The hotel has some of the larger rooms in New York City, ranging in size from 345 to 1,500 square feet, as well as an unmatchable location and address. Our planned multimillion-dollar renovation will reinforce the hotel among the most desirable locations in New York City."

The AC Hotel by Marriott Greenville Downtown is open in Greenville, South Carolina. It is owned by Auro Hotels led by Dharmendra D.J. Rama as president and CEO. The 8-story, 196-room upscale hotel is in Camperdown Plaza near Falls Park, the Reedy River, the Peace Center Performing Arts center, Kroc Center Greenville, the Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum and Sirrine Stadium. It includes seven restaurants and bars, including the tapas bar Paloma, the rooftop Juniper and The Press Room speakeasy. "The opening of the AC Hotel Greenville Downtown and Paloma marks an exciting milestone for Auro Hotels," Rama said. "This project is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity due to its location, scale, level of detail and amenities, as well as a unique opportunity to celebrate our hometown of Greenville. The hotel, along with the thoughtfully-curated food and beverage concepts, will be treasured by visitors and the local community for generations." Also, the hotel features more than 100 works by 35 local artists and 29,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

THE NEW JERSEY legislature has passed legislation that will place new requirements regarding employees when a hotel changes hands. Hospitality and business associations are objecting to the law, saying it will hinder hotels' recovering in the state. Assembly Bill 6246 will, among other things, require new owners of a hotel to keep all employees on staff for at least 90 days after the purchase without reducing their wages or benefits. The bills also would require the previous owners to provide a list of all employees' names, addresses, hiring dates, phone numbers, wage rates and employment classifications at least 30 days before the change in control, according to the legislation. It also sets terms for how the new owners can reduce staff if necessary during the retention period as well as how violations of the law should be addressed. The proposed law is well intended, but flawed, Ray Cantor, vice president of government affairs for the New Jersey Business & Industry Association told Center Square newspaper.