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Marriott buy Starwood, now biggest hotel chain
RESTRICTION SUMMARY: AP CLIENTS ONLYSHOTLIST:AP TELEVISION - AP CLIENTS ONLYNew York - 23 September 20161. Zoom, Nasdaq stock exchange showing Marriott announcement2. Bill Marriott, Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board of...
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San Francisco Hotels Booked with Bees
HIGH ABOVE THE BUSY STREETS OF SAN FRANCISCO...SOMETHING NEW IS BUZZING.SEVERAL OF THE CITY'S TOP HOTELS HAVE BUILT HIVES ON THEIR ROOFTOPS... TO HELP THE COUNTRY'S BEE POPULATION DEVASTATED BY DISEASE AND HABITAT LOSS...SOUNDBITE...
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VOICED : Lisbon struggles to embrace future whilst holding onto past
VOICED : Lisbon struggles to embrace future whilst holding onto past
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IHG CEO Sees Great Growth in U.S., Global Business
Aug.08 -- Keith Barr, chief executive officer at Intercontinental Hotels Group, discusses first-half results and growth momentum in the United States and around the world. He speaks with Bloomberg's Manus Cranny on "Bloomberg Daybreak:...
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Accor Hotels’ Diversified Portfolio Helps Weather Risks Around the World, Says CEO
Feb.22 -- Sebastien Bazin, chief executive officer at Accor Hotels, discusses the company’s loyalty program, it’s impact on earnings, future dividends, where he’s finding the biggest growth prospects, the trend in co-working spaces and...
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Time to Invest in Greece Is Now, Says Tourism Minister
Nov.25 -- Greek Minister of Tourism Harry Theoharis talks about attracting more tourists and high-end hotels to the country. He speaks on "Bloomberg Markets: European Close."
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Hong Kong's Economy Takes A Major Hit Amid Continuing Demonstrations
Hong Kong is facing a financial crisis amid ongoing protests that have morphed into a pro-democracy challenge to Chinese authority.
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Marriott Is Phasing Out Tiny Plastic Toiletry Bottles
The world's largest hotel chain says larger bottles will reduce plastic waste and let guests use more product.
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VOICED : Love is in the air in Japan
From rooms kitted out like medical clinics where couples can play doctors and nurses to grottos where it is permanently Christmas, Japan's Love Hotels cater to almost every taste, offering a few hours of reasonably priced privacy in a...
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UFC Comes to Abu Dhabi
Jul.07 -- Abu Dhabi’s Department of Tourism and Culture Executive Director Ali AlShaiba discusses Abu Dhabi hosting the UFC-51 event at Yas Island, the preventive measures they’ve taken against coronavirus and what the event means for...
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Why Goldman's Koch Is Bullish on Hotels and Camping Stocks
Jun.10 -- Katie Koch, Goldman Sachs Asset Management's co-head of fundamental equity, explains why she is bullish on travel stocks. She appears on "Bloomberg Markets."
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Cambodia Casino Operator NagaCorp Posts Profit
Aug.27 -- Philip Lee, executive deputy chairman of NagaCorp Ltd., the largest hotel, gaming and leisure operator in Cambodia, discusses the company's financial results, business outlook, and the impact of the coronavirus outbreak....
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Accor Plans to Rehire All Staff, Reopen Hotels After Virus
Apr.07 -- Accor SA Chief Executive Officer Sebastien Bazin says he’s fighting to make sure the hotel group’s operations are in shape when the rebound happens following the coronavirus pandemic. Accor has laid off 220,000 employees around...
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Some Texas Hotels Accused Of Price Gouging As Residents Seek Shelter
Millions of Texan homes are without power and thus without heat as temperatures dip to historic lows.
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Business Groups Call on Trudeau to Open Canadian Border
Jun.08 -- Christiane Germain, co-president of the Quebec-based Germain Hotels chain, says she welcomes the news that the federal government may be lifting border restrictions for travelers soon, suggesting that standards should be set at...
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MGM Looking to Make a Play in Omni-Channel Gaming, CEO Says
Feb.11 -- MGM Resorts International Chief Executive Officer Bill Hornbuckle says there are headwinds ahead in Europe but the company still has its sights on a big online acquisition. He speaks with Bloomberg's Ed Hammond on "Balance of...
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Thai Hotels Are Ready to Welcome Tourists: Association
Mar.08 -- Marisa Sukosol Nunbhakdi, president of the Thai Hotels Association and executive vice president of Sukosol Hotels, discusses what the government's efforts in fighting the coronavirus pandemic means for the industry. Thailand...
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Airbnb CEO Chesky Feels ‘Lucky' as Company Goes Public
Dec.10 -- Airbnb co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Brian Chesky discusses the company’s initial public offering, lessons learned about the business during the coronavirus pandemic, and what he sees as permanent changes to the travel...
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Polish tech entrepreneur hopes to house 500 Ukrainian refugees in a hotel
A Polish tech entrepreneur has launched a fundraising effort to house 500 Ukrainian refugees in a hotel, allowing them to find their feet having fled Russia’s invasion. Marek Zmyslowski, 36, from Koszalin in northwest Poland, founded the...
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IHG Hotels & Resorts' Sandilya on Japan Recovery
Abhijay Sandilya, Managing Director at IHG Hotels & Resorts Japan & Micronesia, discusses his outlook for Japan's economy as the country has reopened it's boarder for almost a month. He speaks with Kathleen Hays and Haidi Stroud-Watts on...
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Three Social Issues Most Important to Hilton's CEO
Chris Nassetta, Hilton president and CEO, says these are the most social issues he cares about: diversity and inclusion, youth unemployment, and taking care of the environment. He talks about when it's the right time to speak out on "The...
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Marriott CEO on Travel Demand Boosting Marriott Earnings
Marriott CEO Tony Capuano discusses the hotel chain reporting second quarter earnings that beat estimates. He speaks with Kailey Leinz and Guy Johnson on "Bloomberg Markets: European Close."
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Belmond's Gevers: Why We Changed Name From Orient-Express
Oct. 16 -- Belmond's Sven Gevers explains why the company rebranding from Orient-Express and discusses the company's strategy. He speaks with Bloomberg's Rishaad Salamat on ""On The Move Asia."" (Source: Bloomberg)
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Uber Sued by Portland as Bids to Block Service Grow
Dec. 9 -- The city of Portland, Oregon, sued to stop Uber from operating three days after it started there, joining other cities including Rio de Janeiro and New Delhi where officials have moved this month to block the mobile car-booking...