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A step by step method is applicable for the migrants to invite migrants under Job Seeker Visa. This visa lets an applicant come and attend job interviews in Germany. Contact the Germany Job Seeker Visa Experts who will guide you in a proper way about the Germany Job Seeker process, documentation, and other visa requirements. Contact our visa experts today to know your immigration chances

Comfortable clothing is a traveler's best friend, so you might well be considering wearing leggings on your next flight. But will you be allowed? This past Sunday, United is in the news for denying boarding to two girls who were wearing leggings. United Airlines clarified that the young ladies in question were not normal passengers. They had not paid for their tickets - instead, they were flying on "buddy passes." United maintains that when their employees or "buddy pass" guests are flying as passengers, they are representing the airline. They have a dress code for pass travelers, and the girls' leggings did not pass muster. Can you wear leggings on your next United flight? Do other airlines have dress codes? What not to wear in the air? Check the whole story here.

The story of a passenger been kicked off a flight violently, has gone viral. On one side the situation was completely unacceptable, other side the fact is all the airlines have rights to deny boarding to anyone, for any reason, under the Contract of Carriage. Meaning this can happen to anyone and best way to deal with the situation is be prepared for getting bumped off your flight. To help you get ready to face such kind of situations PassportInfo has listed out everything about overbooked flights and how to be prepared for the situation? Read on!

The recent PR blunder of the United Airlines has increased everyone's interest in the story behind these low cost airlines. What they do to cut down the ticket prices and are they worth it? What happened with the United customer has made us all frown upon these airlines and prompted us to find everything hidden behind these low price tickets. So, PassportInfo.com has dug a little deeper here to tell you what is the big deal about these low cost airlines. Check out!

London is a capital city full of history and there is no better way to gain insight into its past than to take a look at its most famous buildings. One might consider Buckingham Palace, home to the Royal family and located just south of Mayfair and Green Park. Or perhaps the Palace of Westminster or Big Ben that is obviously essential to London's landscape and skyline. However, sights such as Somerset House are just as integral to London's history.

"A home where you treat your friends like family and your family like friends" A homestay is similar in concept to that of a bed and breakfast. Guests stay here just like they live in their homes. Nowadays, most of the homestays provide their guests with just as much comfort as any decent hotel. Homestays are considered to be more spacious because you get access not just the room but common areas of the house as well. Interestingly, there are no hidden costs which makes it a more cost-effective option. We get a plethora of options if you can put a hand on cooking as there is direct access to the kitchen or kitchenette. This is like a heaven for travelers who only eat home-made food. Listings, especially on Eden Homestay, are relatively economical than majority of hotels when compared head to head inclusive of their business and tourism appeal. Experienced voyagers may likewise prefer homestays during their scheduled trip. Length of stay changes from one night to a month or can be extended for even a longer period. Hosts are open to welcoming and give an agreeable, present-day home understanding. Eden Homestay Our platform offers a wide range of stay options enabled with essential facilities and amenities to meet the industry standards for travelers looking for local culture and lifestyle, home-prepared nourishment, experience an alternate accommodation which they can experience with bliss. Recommended homestays on our platform will have the "Featured" badge that will have the highest level of eligibility criteria to match even the international guests' expectations. Apart from being traveler-friendly accommodation where guests visit another person's house it also can be referred to as family-friendly accommodation. Our hosts treat their guests as an ultimate priority because "Guest is like a god to us" in our India where there is much happiness for travel and tourism. Homestays like ours are extraordinary for solo female explorers as you'll

U.S. HOTEL DEVELOPERS have a new choice of brands now. InterContinental Hotels Group is now signing franchise agreements stateside for its Vignette Collection, previously focused on development in Asia with its first properties in Australia and Thailand. The Vignette Collection is part of IHG's luxury and lifestyle portfolio that includes more than 400 hotels and 100,000 rooms. Hotel owners and operators in the U.S. are invited to attend an online symposium on franchising with the brand on Dec. 7. "Vignette Collection gives owners and guests an inspiring new choice and, while each hotel in the collection will maintain its unique story and guest experience, guests will also enjoy the assurance of a consistent and high-quality experience backed by IHG," said Julienne Smith, IHG's senior vice president of development for the Americas. "There is outstanding potential in the Americas region for this brand, specifically in urban and resort locations, with Vignette Collection offering high value and flexibility for hotel owners."

AS 2022 BEGINS, many of the issues U.S. hoteliers faced in 2021, primarily related to the COVID-19 pandemic, are likely to continue. The year past also saw other changes, such as new leadership at AAHOA and a new administration in Washington, D.C. Below are the top stories covered by Asian Hospitality during 2021. They also include ongoing economic relief as the hospitality industry continued its struggle to recover from the pandemic; the return to in-person conventions; and powerful natural disasters. The year began with some optimism that the end of the pandemic was near. Several kinds of vaccines were announced in December 2020, and the rollout continued into 2021. Hoteliers did what they could to promote vaccination, including AAHOA's "Pledge to Protect Our Guests, Employees, and Businesses" initiative. Hoteliers who sign the pledge will provide time, reduce barriers and consider incentives to encourage their employees to get vaccinated when they are available. They also will encourage COVID-19 safety precautions, including wearing masks and social distancing. "Thanks to AHLA's ongoing efforts, the CDC has updated its guidelines prioritizing hotel workers under Phase 1c of the COVID-19 vaccines distribution. This is a significant achievement that directly impacts the health and safety of hotel workers across the country. It also recognizes that hotel employees continue to be on the front lines of the pandemic," Chip Rogers, AHLA president and CEO said at the time.

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 RECENTLY RENOVATED Four Points by Sheraton Cleveland Airport in Cleveland, Ohio, is the latest acquisition by NexGen Hotels. It is the 11th property in the portfolio for NexGen, led by Chris Patel as principal. The 147-room Four Points is two miles from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. It also is near Quicken Loans Arena, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Cleveland Clinic Medical Center. Amenities at the 6-story hotel include 7,500 square feet of meeting space and a heated indoor swimming pool. It also hosts the brand's Best Brews program at its onsite restaurant, The Hub Bar & Grill. "As the company's newest property, the hotel plays a significant part of our continued growth strategy," Patel said.

n the bustling metropolis of Delhi, where the skies intersect with commerce, stands the Airport Advertising Agency Delhi - a guiding beacon for brands seeking to soar to new horizons. With an unparalleled blend of innovation and strategic insight, they harness the captivating realm of airport advertising to elevate brands to greater heights. Unveiling Airport Advertising's Potential: At the heart of Airport Advertising Agency Delhi's mission lies the art of revealing the untapped potential of airport advertising. They recognize airports as dynamic hubs of global connectivity and view their spaces as canvases for brand stories. With an astute understanding of traveler behavior and preferences, they curate campaigns that resonate with diverse audiences traversing these bustling terminals.

Stonehill CRE, the real estate arm of Stonehill, has finalized a $52 million senior loan agreement with Starpoint Properties to fund the construction of Lotus Point Apartments, a 245-unit multifamily development in Mesa, Arizona, within the Phoenix Metropolitan Statistical Area. The construction of this four-story building is scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2025, Stonehill said in a statement. "This investment mirrors our sought-after strategy - a quality property with an experienced sponsor in a growing market," said Taylor Pike, senior vice president at Stonehill CRE. "Phoenix stands as a strong job growth market due to diverse employment opportunities. Single-family home development has not kept pace, and with rising mortgage rates, well-located multifamily projects will remain in high demand." This 6-acre site, adjacent to a retail center and within walking distance of the metro light rail, will provide studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units, along with amenities such as a fitness center, clubhouse, co-working area, pool, and parking options, Stonehill said.

NEWBOND HOLDINGS HAS acquired Aloft Tampa Downtown in Tampa, Florida, marking its third downtown riverfront hotel investment in the city in 24 months. This takes the company's total to more than 700 hotel rooms and more than 800 ft. of frontage along the Hillsborough River, Newbond said in a statement. Niel Luthra is the founding partner of New York-based Newbond Holdings. The 130-key hotel, located on the Riverwalk, provides both indoor and outdoor amenities, featuring a waterfront pool, gym, corporate meeting and event spaces, as well as a bar and lounge, the statement added. Newbond is planning a comprehensive hotel renovation to include all guestrooms, public areas and the pool deck. "Our third hotel investment in downtown Tampa since 2021 demonstrates our conviction in the long-term Tampa growth story," said Neil Luthra, founding partner of Newbond. "Tampa's robust job and population growth; flourishing convention and tourism business; and continued institutional investment have created one of the strongest real estate and hospitality markets in the country."

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT, development and management firm VMV Capital recently broke ground on the Extended Stay America Premier Suites Duncan in Duncan, South Carolina. It is the first such property for VMV, led by Vinny Patel as CEO. The four-story, 88-room hotel is in Spartanburg County between Greenville and Spartanburg near many businesses, including BMW, Michelin, and Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, according to VMV. Other attractions include the Trapped in the Upstate Escape Rooms, Greer Heritage Museum and several parks. Construction is under way and the hotel is expected to open in summer 2023. Hotel amenities will include a fitness room and an onsite guest laundry.

VISION HOSPITALITY GROUP recently broke ground on its Embassy Suites by Hilton in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The seven-story 184-suite Embassy Suites will be developed for $54 million and includes rooftop and street-level bars and a coffee area in an open lobby. The project also includes a leasable restaurant space and 5,000 total square feet of meeting space, Vision said in a statement. Vision said it will bring an economic boost to the destination with more than 100 jobs ranging from senior management positions, guest service agents, housekeepers and others. With a construction timeline of approximately two years led by Humphreys and Associates Contractors, LLC, the hotel is expected to open in the summer of 2025. "We are thrilled to begin construction on this project in our hometown of Chattanooga, just steps from our company headquarters," said Mitch Patel, Vision's president and CEO. "This project is our first Embassy Suites hotel, and we know the brand's value-added services are a perfect fit for this location welcoming both corporate and leisure travelers." Embassy Suites by Hilton, one of Hilton's 19 brands. Amenities will include a fitness center and an evening reception. Embassy Suites by Hilton has more than 260 open hotels, with 42 properties under development. The Embassy Suites Chattanooga is one among 15 projects in Vision's development pipeline expected to open in the next two years. The company's portfolio comprises 16 properties in Greater Chattanooga and 41 nationwide, the statement added.

ATLANTA-BASED PEACHTREE Hotel Group recently acquired the Canopy by Hilton Atlanta Midtown hotel in Atlanta. The company's affiliate Peachtree Hospitality Management will operate the property. The 176-room, 15-story Canopy is a lifestyle hotel that opened in 2018 in Midtown Atlanta, according to Peachtree. The area has the largest concentration of arts and cultural attractions and businesses in the Southeast. "Midtown Atlanta is one of the hottest markets in the country right now, and we are excited to be able to make this investment in our backyard," said Brian Waldman, Peachtree's chief investment officer. "The Canopy Atlanta Midtown fits our investment criteria of investing in premium-branded hotels in growing submarkets with strong demand drivers." Nearby are the Atlanta Arts MARTA station, Museum of Design Atlanta, Savannah College of Art and Design and the Breman Jewish Heritage Museum. Other attractions include Pershing Point Park, Ansley Park and Piedmont Park, along with companies such as NCR, Norfolk Southern, Microsoft, Anthem and Google.

From the courtroom to the halls of Congress, Laura Lee Blake has been representing AAHOA in some capacity for more than a decade now. For the past year she has served as the organization's president and CEO, and recently she sat for Asian Hospitality's Leadership Series to discuss the issues facing the association today. Those issues include the promotion of franchise reform, programs to advance women in the hotel industry and her future plans in her role at AAHOA. Blake's work for the association began well before her current appointment. Making the decision Blake, who is an attorney, worked with AAHOA from 2005 to 2014, then left to return to her law firm in Newport Beach, California. She had just started a trial on a big case when AAHOA offered her the president position.

As a young man, Amir Ahmed was more interested in sports than in the career in medicine his family wanted for him. However, he parlayed that competitive spirit and focus on personal relationships into the skills he needed to succeed in business and achieve his current position as executive vice president for DISH TV, part of DISH Network Corp., and he shared his story in Asian Hospitality's Leadership Series. One of the responsibilities in his current role is to oversee DISH's hospitality business. His leadership is paving the way for new technology offered in hotels to attract guests and improve efficiency not only for the hotel but also for the guest during their hotel stay. The company's new OnStream platform, provides personalized service to guests while reducing hotels' labor needs. Through it all, he has remembered his heritage and drawn inspiration from it.