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Predicting a spike in COVID-19 cases in January, state Health Minister Vishwajit Rane today appealed to tourists to take precautions, as “Goa is not a banana republic”. Addressing the media after chairing a high-level meeting, the minister said despite repeated appeals to wear masks and practise social distancing, people have not been taking precautions. Mr Rane predicted a spike in infections in January due to the recently held New Year celebrations and influx of tourists in the coastal state. “Tourists should realise that although they are here to enjoy, they must follow safety measures. I saw that 60 per cent of the people at the airport were not wearing masks,” the minister said. “We need to be cautious as a state. We want people of Goa to be safe. Business activities should continue, but people need to exercise caution. Goa is not a banana republic,” he said. The minister further said night clubs will have to ensure strict implementation of the s...

Staying overnight at an airport isn’t unheard of, especially if you miss a flight. But choosing to spend your holidays there in a tent is something entirely different. With the coronavirus pandemic severely limiting trips abroad, some in Singapore this holiday season are going “glamping”, or glamourous camping, staying overnight in luxury tents at the retail and leisure wing of the city-state’s Changi Airport. “Usually we go out of the country every holiday but since we can’t travel much and it’s a school holiday, I thought why not do something different for the children,” said Fadlina Musa, standing under twinkling fairy lights. Her husband, Khairil Anuar Malek, said it was nice to get out of the house. “It has been very tough for all of us, so we wanted to experience closeness at a different level,” he said.

Sprinkling new flavours in the lives of food lovers, Azure Hospitality, launched its new Sly Granny Cafe at Saket’s Select CITYWALK mall in October 2020. Sly Granny Cafe is Sly’s first mall outpost where customers can enjoy quality comfort food, amidst the bustling energy of the vibrant mall. With Sly Granny’s multi-cuisine menu, shoppers and food lovers have the option of picking their preferred meal. Patrons can relish a delicious meal in the luxe-casual dining ambience of the cafe in the company of hand-tossed pizzas, Asian bowls, crispy chicken & fries, BBQ pork ribs, avocado toast, meaty aglio e olio, beer-battered fish and chips and many more food options.  The quirky interiors are reflective of Sly Granny’s signature outlandish style and hold a treasure trove of secrets for visitors to unravel. The unique detailing of the place makes it a perfect choice where one can enjoy a relaxed meal while sipping their signature craft cocktails. There are als...

Concept Hospitality Pvt Ltd (CHPL) has introduced its Experiences eGift Cards in various denominations which can be redeemed across all its properties in the country, Noshir A Marfatia, Senior Vice President – Sales & Marketing, CHPL said. We are offering these eGift Cards across all our three brands, The Fern Hotels & Resorts, The Zinc Hotels and Beacon Hotels, he added. Explaining further, he felt, “These are ideal gifts for special occasions, festive celebrations or for no occasion at all! People nowadays are not very keen to accept gifts in physical forms. So, these gift cards can be a perfect choice if someone wants to gift a friend a dinner, a stay or a leisure Staycation package at any of our hotels.” The card can be purchased online from their brand websites www.fernhotels.com, www.zinchotels.com and www.beaconhotels.com respectively, and are redeemable for room stays, holiday packages, dining, other hotel services and taxes, at all participating Fern, Zi...

A gang of girls or a band of boys, Switzerland has something for everyone! This friendship day, while talking to your best friends, don't just dream but plan ahead for your next escape. The country is the perfect destination for a vacation with your best friends! With snowy alps, beautiful lakes, gorgeous architecture and the best food, Switzerland will make sure you all leave with a suitcase full of memories! For the crazy adventure junkies Interlaken is a Swiss town nestled between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, and is known as Europe’s top adventure sport destination. It is located at Bernese Oberland in the shadow of three highest peaks in the Alps- Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau. With activities ranging from SkyDiving to Skiing, Interlaken is a haven for adventure enthusiasts. We recommend skydiving- A notch above gliding on the adventure scale, The rush of jumping from an aircraft and plummeting towards the ground at 200 Km/hr is like no other. Add to that the stunning landscape of th...

Every year, millions of tons of plastic waste and a flood of toxic chemicals end up in the world's rivers and oceans, endangering wildlife and threatening sources of clean drinking water. In a 30-minute special, ‘Going Green’ meets the entrepreneurs racing to stem the tide of pollution. From bioplastics to non-polluting dyes for textiles, CNN discovers the innovations that could reshape some of the world's most wasteful industries and protect our precious waters.   Highlights include: Growing up on the Indonesian island of Bali, activist and filmmaker Gary Bencheghib began preserving Bali’s coastline from plastic waste when he was 14. A decade on, he is now turning his focus to Bali’s rivers and streams. Bencheghib is installing 100 trash barriers and an online monitoring platform to arm the island with much needed data to control plastic waste, before it ever reaches the ocean. With Indonesia one of the world's biggest contributors of plastic waste to the oceans, the...

SYDNEY , May 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — New South Wales’ stunning landscapes, unique experiences and talented locals play a starring role in Tourism Australia’s ‘ Live from Aus ‘ broadcast and live stream activation this weekend, bringing the icons of NSW food and wine, nature and wildlife, as well as arts and culture to audiences across Australia and the world. Sydney and NSW locals and destinations will be the focus of 11 segments over the two day schedule. These will be live streamed from NSW’s most iconic and exclusive tourism attractions on Tourism Australia’s social media channels every hour, on the hour, to inspire the potential audience of more than 13 million to dream about their next NSW adventure. “NSW is really in the spotlight this weekend with so many famous NSW faces and iconic destinations featured in Tourism Australia’s ‘Live from Aus’. It’s an irresistible offering for housebound travellers who are looking for inspiration to fuel their holiday dreaming and motivate...

SHANGHAI, May 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Ctrip, part of Trip.com Group, a worldwide leading online travel services provider, today officially launched the IHG Flagship Store on its platforms, as part of a collaboration with the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG). This makes Trip.com… Source link

SÃO PAULO, May 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. (NYSE: GOL and B3: GOLL4) , Brazil’s largest domestic airline, today provides an Investor Update for April. As the pandemic situation develops, GOL will continue to provide monthly updates of results and liquidity to its constituents and stakeholders in the spirit of transparency. All information is presented in Brazilian Reais (R$). The information below is preliminary and unaudited . Given GOL’s current liquidity levels, lowest cost structure among its peers, and overall financial position relative to competitors, the Company is in a robust position with over 10 months of cash reserves to shield and strengthen it through this crisis. GOL believes it will be well-positioned in the market in a recovery due to its domestic network that serves both business and leisure travelers. Today, the Company is in a competitively strong position and sees the opportunity to expand on that in a recovery, within a smaller...

BOYNE FALLS, Mich. , May 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Boyne USA , Inc. (the “Company”) today announced the pricing of $120 million aggregate principal amount of its 7.250% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2025 (the “New Notes”) in a private offering.  The aggregate principal amount of the offering was increased from the previously announced offering size of $100 million aggregate principal amount of New Notes. The New Notes will be issued to the public at an offering price of 101.5% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued interest from May 1, 2020 . The New Notes will be issued under the indenture governing the Company’s $400 million aggregate principal amount of 7.250% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2025 issued on April 11, 2018 (the “Initial Notes”) and the Company’s $60 million aggregate principal amount of 7.250% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2025 issued on July 3, 2019 (the “Add-On Notes” and, together with the Initial Notes, the “Existing Notes...

LAS VEGAS , May 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) (the “Company”) today announced that it has priced its previously announced offering of senior notes due 2025 (the “notes”). The aggregate principal amount of notes to be issued in the offering is $600 million . The size of the offering was increased from the previously announced $500 million aggregate principal amount.  The notes will bear interest at a rate of 8.625% per annum, payable semi-annually on June 1 and December 1 of each year, commencing December 1 , 2020.  The notes will mature on June 1 , 2025.  The notes will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed by certain of the Company’s current and future domestic restricted subsidiaries.  The closing of the offering is expected to occur on May 21, 2020 , subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions. The Company intends to use the proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, including working capital, ...

Q1 2020 diluted FFO per Unit of $0.06 ; Q1 2020 diluted AFFO per Unit of $0.05 Net operating income (NOI) during first two months of Q1 2020 grew 3.6% compared to the same period last year; Same-Property NOI grew 9.8% in first two months of Q1 2020 Significant impact of COVID-19 experienced in last half of March Aggressive cost cutting and credit initiatives taken by management to provide liquidity 63 of AHIP’s 79 hotels open and accepting reservations; 16 hotels have temporarily suspended reservations or consolidated with nearby properties Occupancy levels across AHIP’s hotels have stabilized and are now rising Well positioned for the expected economic recovery: hotels near major interstate freeways are expected to benefit from a shift towards vehicle travel AHIP’s 24 extended stay hotel properties continue to be the best performing in the portfolio (All numbers are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated) VANCOUVER , May 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – American Hotel Income Pr...