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3 simple ways Travelodge used guest experience to deliver double-digit growth
ByBooking Overload June 19, 2024

In 1985 Travelodge set out to become the UK’s leading value hotel brand. More than 30 years later, it’s the UK’s largest independent hotel brand with 500 hotels and 37,000 guest bedrooms. In its most recent annual trading statement for 2015 the hotel business delivered some exceptional financial results, including: increased year-on-year total revenue by…

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The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Opens Reservations for Third Superyacht Luminara
ByBooking Overload January 11, 2024

Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection – Luminara Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection – Luminara Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection – Luminara The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection announces summer 2025 itineraries across its portfolio, including voyages for Ilma in Northern Europe, a first for the collection The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection unveiled its summer 2025 itineraries across its fleet, Evrima, Ilma, and Luminara, marking…

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Choice Issues Presentation About Proposal to Acquire Wyndham
ByBooking Overload January 11, 2024

NORTH BETHESDA, Maryland—Choice Hotels International, Inc. issued an investor presentation and infographic disputing the claims made by Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. in connection with Choice’s proposal to acquire Wyndham. The presentation has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Patrick Pacious, president and CEO of Choice Hotels, said, “We are disappointed Wyndham…

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Australian restaurant critic John Lethlean takes on Vietnam’s cuisine and its treacherous mountain trails
ByBooking Overload January 11, 2024

By Matt CowanChief Editor The Bureau Asia I interview highly-respected Australian journalist, food writer and restaurant critic John Lethlean who went motorbike riding in the north of Vietnam for a couple of weeks during his holiday in September. John’s been writing about hospitality and reviewing restaurants for more than 25 years for some of Australia’s…

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HOW TO TRAVEL BALI – 14 Days in Paradise
ByBooking Overload October 26, 2023October 26, 2023

This is how to travel Bali in 2020. The perfect 2 week Bali Indonesia itinerary is right here for you to make sure you know what to …

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Details on our Tibet tour
ByBooking Overload October 26, 2023

The official countdown has just begun: 41 days left till our Tibet journey and believe me, we can’t wait! Unfortunately, according to the rules and regulations of the China National Tourism Administration (CNTA), foreign passport holders should apply for the Tibet Travel Permit (TTP) before entering Tibet, and it is not available by independent travelers…

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Lhasa | Photography | Tibet | Tibetan people | updated

Tibet Photo Collage
ByBooking Overload October 26, 2023

We were the last batch of foreign travelers in Tibet in 2012. Due to new regulations it’s unlikely others will be able to make it, which is a pity, because this country is one of the most breathtaking in the world. Have a look through the photos and you’ll see it as the colorful and…

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News | Tibet | Tibet permit | Top travel tips | updated

Tibet Travel Permit Update, Bad News For Solo and Budget Travellers Planning to Visit Tibet
ByBooking Overload October 26, 2023

As the title states, Tibet Tourism Bureau in Lhasa has changed rules regarding issuance of Tibet entry permit. It’s been hard to get there already, but now things will get even worse. What are the new rules? From May, all foreigners wanting to visit Tibet will have even harder time getting the permit. At least…

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News | Tibet | Tibet permit | Top travel tips | updated

Tibet Travel Impossible for Foreign Travellers
ByBooking Overload October 26, 2023

From the 1st of June, China has stopped issuing Tibet travel permits to foreign visitors. It is a tough nut to crack for those who had Tibet on the bucket list and wanted to come around this year. Unofficial sources say that the permits won’t be issued until October, which is the end of season…

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Ultimate 4 Days Batam Itinerary
ByBooking Overload October 26, 2023

Batam Riau Islands is one of the few lesser-known tropical places in Indonesia. Over the years, it’s gained a lot of popularity in tourism for its low-expense holidays. I’ve lived in Batam for almost a decade and here’s how you can build your Batam Itinerary for 4 days. To cover most must-visit places in Batam…

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