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Taj Aravali in Udaipur proudly claims the title of hosting the tallest Christmas tree ever erected in the country. This remarkable feat was accomplished as part of the celebration marking 120 years of the Taj Group of Hotels. The event, graced by Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu and her husband Karan Singh Grover, added a touch of glamour to the momentous occasion.

Employee says he didn't know he was breaking the rules and was relying on Stinson - The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has given a two-year ban to a Hamilton developer's employee who it says misled investors of the Buffalo Grand Hotel in New York, but documents from the proceedings state the employee didn't know he broke the rules and was relying on the developer, Harry Stinson.

One person is dead after an explosion and a two-alarm fire in Lancaster County. Pennsylvania State Police say the blast happened at the Bird-in-Hand Family Inn and may have been caused by a propane leak.

BEAR ON SKI SLOPES: Skier narrowly misses bear on slopes at Lake Tahoe resort

San Franciscans will soon once again sip cocktails and take in sweeping views from the historic rooftop cocktail bar on the 21st floor of the Beacon Grand, formerly known as the Sir Francis Drake Hotel, in Union Square. The bar at 450 Powell St., now renamed Starlite and opening on Feb. 2, 2024, was most famously known as Harry Denton’s Starlight Room, named after the legendary barman and nightclub owner who died in 2021.

A tourist settled right into the “Florida Man” trope after he allegedly “sexually molested” a manatee statue during a drunken scene at two St. Pete Beach establishments. Anthony Lessa, 23, of Pittsburgh, was arrested Friday by Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a charge of creating a disorderly intoxication disturbance, police records show.

During a press conference on Tuesday, New York Mayor Eric Adams said the boy was found 'with a shoelace around his throat' - An 11-year-old boy, who was discovered unconscious in the lobby at the Stratford Arms Hotel in New York, has died, police officials said.

Today, we feature the last two profiles of winners from this year's York Press business awards. Sarah Czarnecki is the Business Personality of the Year for 2023. Earlier this year, Sarah also became president of the York and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, following on from being its vice-president.

According to Roseville Deputy Chief of Police Joe Adams, suspects stole an ATM at Great Southern Bank on County Road B2 around 4 a.m. Tuesday. Police located the vehicle believed to be involved, with two people inside. The suspects fled, but one person was arrested. The other evaded capture.

A woman in Las Vegas has been charged for stealing a suitcase that contained items with total value of US$64,000 from a foreign tourist while he was asleep. She was released on bail and her case is due for a status check on Jan. 9, 2024, according to the arrest warrant released earlier this week from Las Vegas Metropolitan police. The woman has been charged with grand larceny with value of up to $100,000, residential burglary, and engaging in prostitution or solicitation.

The owners of a hotel in Tennessee were arrested Tuesday after authorities say the pair hid fugitives in the building. Dakshaben Patel and Harshil Patel, who own the Super 8 and Mountain Inn in Monteagle, allegedly lied to police about the whereabouts of wanted individuals during an investigation on July 18, the Monteagle Police Department said.

The ring, belonging to an unnamed Malaysian businesswoman, was initially feared stolen, sparking a flurry of speculation and a thorough investigation by the hotel’s security team.

Patrick Pacious, CEO and president at Choice Hotels, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the company's hostile takeover bid for Wyndham Hotels, whether there are large shareholders at Wyndham who have supported Choice Hotels' decision, and more.

The family of Kenneka Jenkins, who was found dead at age 19 in a Chicago-area hotel's walk-in freezer, has reached a settlement reportedly worth $6 million. Jenkins' death attracted wide attention, including from conspiracy theorists.

DAYTONA BEACH — City commissioners are two weeks away from voting on an oceanfront condo-hotel project, but they got a preview at their Wednesday night meeting of the outcry they're likely to hear from opponents of the plan.

“The Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR) of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine claimed responsibility for the death of Kiva,” state-run RIA Novosti said. Kiva’s body was found in the park of the hotel where he was staying, Xinhua news agency reported quoting TASS as saying. GUR’s spokesperson Andrey Yusov admitted on television the involvement of GUR in the killing of the politician.

One year before Taylor Swift is set to perform in Vancouver, the B.C. government says it will be reaching out to the hotel sector to discuss fair pricing for major events following complaints of price gouging. Of the hotels still showing availability, several are advertising surging room rates during Swift's concert dates. The superstar is bringing her Eras Tour to B.C. Place on Dec. 6, 7 and 8, 2024.

France will not cap hotel prices during the Olympics this summer but instead ramp up checks to make sure visitors "get their money's worth", the French tourist minister said on Wednesday. Some 15 million visitors are expected for the Paris Olympics in July and August, and the Paralympics in August and early September. Hotels have marked up their prices for rooms during the Olympic Games from 26 July to 11 August.

In a disturbing incident at a private hotel in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur, the local police are under scrutiny for their alleged inhumane behaviour during an investigation into a suspected jewellery theft. The incident took place when a traveller reported the theft of a bracelet from room no. 103 of the hotel under the Omti police station area.

PARIS, often dubbed the ‘City of Love’, is renowned for its timeless romance. Unfortunately, Paris is unfortunately also known for its burglaries, house robberies, and apartment break-ins. AllenTee@艾倫弟 shared the heartbreaking details on his Xiaohongshu account, where he explained that on Dec 3 when they returned to the hotel, they discovered that all four of their suitcases had been cut open and all the valuables were stolen.

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott said Wednesday he would consider selling the financially beleaguered Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor hotel, a move that past mayors have ruled out in light of the likely financial loss the city would suffer.

American daredevil Brian Grubb combined wakeskating and BASE jumping to pull off a fearless stunt that saw him jump 77 stories from a rooftop pool onto the beach below.

He announced new efforts to target the surprise fees that companies sneak onto consumer bills, such as banking overdraft fees, excessive credit card late fees, service charges for purchasing concert tickets, and hidden hotel-booking fees.

Assuming that the agreement is completed, and that Osprey converts the debt into shares and exercises the options for further investment, it will become the controlling owner of Selina. Hospitality company Selina has announced an investment agreement in principle that would see it receive up to $68 million from Osprey Investments.