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TWO PROMINENT AAHOA members recently came out in support of Choice Hotels International's continuing efforts to merge with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, including one who is among Choice's nominations for Wyndham's board of directors. However, AAHOA said it remains concerned about the impact of the deal and released results of a survey of its members that found most opposed the merger. Since Choice first made its offer for Wyndham public in October after Wyndham's initial rejection the two companies have traded barbs trying to convince Wyndham shareholders to support or reject the deal. When Choice earlier this week named its eight nominees for Wyndham's board, among them was Jay Shah, executive chairman at Hersha Hospitality Trust. While Hersha has not replied to two efforts to solicit a comment from Shah about his opinion on Choice's offer, the candidates are expected to support it if elected in Wyndham's 2024 shareholder meeting. Also, in an article in Reuters about the takeover attempt, Mike Leven, who co-founded AAHOA, spoke in favor of the deal.

HYATT HOTELS CORP. reported an almost 85 percent growth in its global pipeline since 2017, reaching a record of 129,000 rooms. During this period, the company doubled its luxury rooms, tripled its resort rooms, and quintupled its lifestyle rooms. Pictured is a rendering of the New Andaz Miami Beach in Miami Beach, Florida. The company is expanding its brand portfolio both nationally and globally, selecting new and existing markets to enhance its network effect for owners and guests, Hyatt said in a statement. "Hyatt leading the industry in net rooms growth for seven years is a result of our unique approach to development," said Mark Hoplamazian, Hyatt's president and chief executive officer. "We strategically expand our portfolio of brands, intentionally selecting new and existing markets to enhance our network effect for owners and guests. Our commitment to thoughtful organic growth and strategic acquisitions amplifies our asset-light business model. Our goal is not to be the largest hospitality company, but the company most valued by colleagues, guests, and owners."

A destination where the epic memories of the Battle of Dien Bien Phu still resonates, Dien Bien now becomes a favorite destinations for many Vietnamese and foreign backpackers.   Although the war has receded for decades, the story still remains in many historical heritages in Dien Bien, such as Independence Cemetery, A1 Hill, French Bunker, Dien Bien Phu Victory Headquarter, Monument and Museum. Dien Bien is also renowned for its enchanting natural beauty of Muong Thanh Rice Terrace, Pa Khoang Lake, Pha Din Hill, Pa Thom Cave and Xa Nhe Cave. Come to Dien Bien, you will also have the chance to feast on many exotic food that can only be found in Vietnam's North Western Region.   Dien Bien Phu  is located in Muong Thanh Valley which is approximately 20km long and 6km wide. this city is 35km from the Laos border and  474km to Hanoi. This was a battlefield between the Viet Minh Army and French Army in 1954.   The result was the French in Indochina was cut and Viet Nam was divided into two parts: North and South. Nowadays, Dien Bien Phu became one of the tourist attraction sites for many local and international tourists.   The major attraction is the battlefield, its associated museum and relicts, and more recently, the largest statue in Vietnam erected to commemorate the 2004 anniversary. It is noticeable that for the adventurous visitor, this is an attractive center for majestic scenery and an access point for encounters with wide variety of ethnic minority groups that have hardly been touched by tourism.   The battle development in summary   At 5 p.m, March 13, 1954, we opened fire,  starting the Dien Bien Phu campaign. The fight took place fiercely right at the beginning and it was divided into three stages. The first stage (from March 13 to March 17, 1954): We held the  Him Lam, Doc Lap, Ban Keo strongholds. They was strong defense obstructing the access from Tuan Giao and Lai Chau into Dien Bien Phu. The second stage (from March 30 to April 30, 1954): W

THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC did not slow Magnuson Hotels' growth as it added 80 franchise agreements for its Independent Collection in the U.S. and United Kingdom in 2021. The company said its business model and focus on local markets and dynamic pricing helped it weather the storm. Magnuson is expecting continued strong performance in 2022 for the Independent Collection, which is made up of independent hotels receiving support from Magnuson. Occupancy for the collection rose 31.3 percent and RevPAR rose 43.5 percent over 2019 levels during 2021, according to a statement from the company. At the same time, according to data from STR, U.S. total occupancy for 2021 dropped 12.6 percent, ADR dropped 4.8 percent and RevPAR went down 16.8 percent. "The pandemic has seen a shift in hotel source markets, with corporate travel and international travel as we've known it removed from hotels' options. Our teams have instead looked domestically and locally at those businesses which are key to success and solid, long-term business," said Thomas Magnuson, the company's CEO. "Local government, medical, public safety, energy, transportation, construction, government, long-term corporate. The business market is now driven by essential business travel-the must-take trips, those small and medium-sized enterprises which have been getting in their cars and hitting the road."

Joburgh is fast becoming the world city with every important event being held in this upcoming city of the world. Though Joburgh is the main financial backbone of South African economy but there is also a fact that this city is also amazing when it comes to tourism part of it. Museums and parks and other historical structure will keep you glued and attached to this city as it has a very interesting history attached to it. There are different hotels and lodges present in the city to accommodate every type of tourist whether its leisure or business tourism. Call us now on 0234752083 and book your Johannesburg Flight now.

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Pinoy now has its own version of the international trend #ALS IceBucketChallenge. Similar to #ALS IceBucketChallenge, they spoof and called it ‪#‎PitcherChallenge. This is now spreading over the internet particularly in different social media sites after luckymanzano posted a video to his Instagram account of two friends doing the spoof for #ALS IceBucketChallenge, now #‎PitcherChallenge. It has earned over 7877 likes in just 24 hours likewise it has also shared 17,938 times and counting over Facebook and now scattered in different social media sharing sites. According to them it is their answer to the now popular #ALS IceBucketChallenge taken by many local and famous people around the world

The aviation foray of the Wadia Group, GoAir is a leading low-cost carrier (LCC) of India. It has been providing economical services to the country since 2005, and has expanded exponentially. Currently, the GoAir ticket booking list features around 23 destinations of the country, including a number of Tier I and II cities. It operates over 900 flights every week from its hubs at Chhatrapati Shivaji and Indira Gandhi International Airports. The carrier recently received its 20th aircraft and is now planning to commence its global operations. As per one of the clauses of aviation rules in India, carriers have to complete five years of operation and own at least 20 models before initiating international operations.

For tourists who wish to travel Tibet, Nepal is the most convenient gateway. It is relatively convenient to travel Tibet from Kathmandu, Nepal as compared to other countries of the world. Hence, Nepal Tibet tour package is one of the popular tour packages in Asia. Nepal is a country of diverse landscapes, cultural, rituals, religions, language, and people living in it. The country's diversity is greater than the countries 3-4 times its size. This makes Nepal heaven for trekkers, cultural tour enthusiasts, nature tour enthusiasts, wildlife tour enthusiasts to name a few. Consequently, secluded Tibet also referred to as the "Roof of The World". The door of Tibet was flung, open to the tourist since 1984. However, it is still difficult to travel Tibet from other countries of the world. Hence, it remains a secluded destination for the majority of westerners. Nepal Tibet Tour Package in Glance Tibet travel preparation begins 60 days prior to the Tibet travel date. Tourist will have to search for a best Tibet tour operator in Nepal, confirm the package, and send the scanned copy of passport 60 days prior to the Tibet travel date. This scanned copy of a passport is forwarded to Tibet counterpart from Tibet tour operator in Kathmandu. This is required for preparing the Tibet Travel Permit (TTP).

Nagaland located in North-east of India and is popularly known as 'The Switzerland of the East' is one of the lesser explored destinations of the world. Nagaland is mostly mountainous except those areas bordering Assam valley. It is an ideal place for tourism, due to its incredible scenic beauty. Nagaland is bordered by Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, and Burma and with its diverse history and culture, it has retained its untouched beauty and grandeur. To visit Nagaland is to journey through the land of the colorful tribes, visit villages, meet the locals and learn more about the cultures and local cuisines of the East.

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Sparkling acrobats rising from the smoke, death-defying stunts, stunning singers, spectacular lighting and fabulous storytelling that will leave you wanting more. You can see all this and more at the La Perle Theatre Show in Dubai. Brought to Dubai by the Al Habtoor Group, La Perle is brought to life by the critically acclaimed director Franco Dragone. He is renowned globally for his masterpieces like Celine Dion- A New Day, Le Rêve (Las Vegas) and The House of Dancing Water (Macau). La Perle is a splendid blend of immersive artistic performances, music, technology, and imagery. The show is unique not only because it is performed in a city famous for its sandy deserts, sky-scraping buildings, and shopping malls, it is because this is the first resident show of its kind in Dubai. It is a show in Dubai depicting the essence of Dubai. Is La Perle worth the hype? Let us find out.

Badkhal Lake History - It was built soon after the country got Independence in 1947 to facilitate water supply to the nearby farms. In 1972, the Haryana government built a Badkhal resort off the lake It was a natural lake situated in Badkhal village near Faridabad, Which was a major tourist attraction during the '70s through to the '90sin the Indian state of Haryana, about 32 kilometers from the national capital of Delhi. Surrounded by the hills of the Aravalli Range, this was a man-made embankment. Owing to unchecked mining in neighboring areas, the lake began drying up two decades back and is now totally dried up.There are functional Haryana tourism corporation restaurants in the vicinity.A flower show is held every spring here. Its name is most probably derived from the Persian word beydakhal, which means free from interference. A close to this Lake is Peacock Lake. It is a biodiversity area within the Northern Aravalli leopard wildlife corridor stretching from Sariska Tiger Reserve to Delhi. Historical places around the lake include the 10th-century ancient Surajkund reservoir (15 km north) And Anangpur Dam (16 km north), the similarly dried up Damdama Lake,Tughlaqabad fort, Adiland ruins and the Temple. There are several dozen lakes formed in the abandoned open-pit mines in and around the sanctuary. It is contiguous to the seasonal waterfalls in pali- Dauj- Kot - Villages of Faridabad, The sacred Manager Bani hill forest and the Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary. Baba Farid's tomb, Camp Dauj Lake, Sri Shirdi Sai Baba temple, Raja Nagar Singh fort, Surajkund If I say there is no water in the lake then why would you go? This Lake Faridabad is completely dry. We are talking about Badkhal Lake at Badkhal village near Faridabad. But I sat you should visit because it's totally dried up. You won't found anyone here except locals, before exploring this place you should not forget to carry enough water and food for the trip. Hotels nearby - Badkhal lake

A NEW JERSEY bill that will reform the franchise business model in that state took another step forward today, moving from the Assembly to the Senate, and supporters, including AAHOA, expect it to become law this year. However, the American Hotel & Lodging Association has come out in opposition to the law, saying it would "undermine the foundation of hotel franchising." New Jersey Assembly Bill A1958 would make changes to the New Jersey Franchise Practices Act. AAHOA has been supporting the bill, saying it mirrors several concerns included in its 12 Points of Fair Franchising. Specifically, it would reform rules for mandated vendors, rebates, loyalty programs and new fees, AAHOA said in a statement. "New Jersey has long been a state with a strong entrepreneurial culture that has been welcoming to immigrants, including many AAHOA members," said AAHOA Chairman Bharat Patel. "The state Assembly recognized that and took a step toward making New Jersey a better place for small businesses with today's vote to advance fair franchising principles. New Jersey can be an example to the nation for supporting franchising practices that allow hotel owners to achieve the American dream." AAHOA supports the preference of certified women-owned, minority-owned and veteran-owned businesses to serve as the mandated and preferred vendors for the franchise business model.

A GROUP OF InterContinental Hotels Group franchisees have filed a lawsuit against the company in connection with a cyber-attack that "significantly disrupted" its booking channels and other applications in mid-September. The lawsuit claims that IHG should have taken more steps to prevent the breach in light of warnings it received after a previous breach. IHG implemented a response plan, including notifying the relevant regulatory authorities, working with its technology suppliers and engaging external specialists to investigate the incident, according to the company. The breach affected IHG's reservations and customer care call centers, as well as internal systems, such as Merlin and the IHG Help Desk, according to a statement from AAHOA on the breach. The association said franchisees, including some of its members, saw a complete shutdown in guestroom bookings during this outage. On Sept. 15, several IHG franchisees filed a lawsuit against IHG in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia Atlanta Division alleging the company should have done more to prevent the breach. The lawsuit references a similar breach the company experienced in 2017 as an example that IHG should have taken further steps to secure its system.

Pharmacy Business is a monthly magazine for independent and community pharmacists. With a circulation of over 10,000, it is the first choice among community pharmacists for breaking news, analysis, expert commentary and business advice. Founded in 1998, it covers all the burning issues in community pharmacy, from commissioning of pharmacy services and decriminalisation of dispensing errors to the drugs shortages and pharmacy funding. It also showcases the best of community pharmacies up and down the UK, highlighting the ways pharmacy teams go the extra mile for their patients, whether it is helping them to manage their long-term conditions, use their medicines correctly or deal with mental health issues. Pharmacy Business has won the "Best Support for Independent Pharmacy" at the Avicenna Media Awards on three occasions and keeps pharmacists updated on developments through the pages of its print magazine, website, podcasts, newsletter and Twitter and Facebook sites. The title is a must-read for community pharmacists, national pharmacy bodies, pharmaceutical companies and anyone with an interest in community pharmacy and the pharmaceutical industry. The Pharmacy Business Awards were launched in 2000 to shine a light on the best of community pharmacy.