Articles tagged “entertainment”

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London Bans Sphere Venue. MSG Looking to Build in New Location

Sphere Entertainment Company, sister company to Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corporation MSG, is looking for a new location for its second Sphere venue after its London-based plans were blocked by the city's mayor, Sadiq Khan.  Khan rejected the Sphere project, similar to Las Vegas' $2.3 billion Sphere, despite the development's potential for significant foreign investment in the UK. "While we…

Hotels

Saudi Arabia’s Hotel Construction Surge Triggers Supply Chain Concerns

While the booming hotel development pipeline in Saudi Arabia is expected to cause disruptions, the hotel industry sees an opportunity to prioritize ESG goals. Will this construction frenzy lead to a green revolution?

Saudi Arabia’s Hotel Construction Surge Triggers Supply Chain Concerns

Hotels

The Evolution of Hotel In-Room Entertainment

Hotels have made enormous investments in recent years to improve in-room entertainment options for their guests, which won't slow down anytime soon as travelers expect to have the comforts of home in their guest rooms.

The Evolution of Hotel In-Room Entertainment

Tourism

Visa, Mastercard Leap Beyond 2019 in Cross-Border Spending

The Caribbean has seen one of the biggest increases in cross-border spending, with many Americans traveling there and making the most of the strong dollar.

Visa, Mastercard Leap Beyond 2019 in Cross-Border Spending

Tourism

Return of Music Festivals Boosts Tourism Recovery

Music lovers have returned to festivals with a vengeance, but they've also become pickier and more environmentally conscious. So tourism authorities have to adapt to their new priorities.

Return of Music Festivals Boosts Tourism Recovery

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Japan to Reopen to Visa-Free Independent Tourists From October 11

It's official — Japan has finally announced that it would allow visa-free entry to independent tourists, removing the daily cap on arrivals from October 11 onwards, after almost two-and-a-half years of stringent restrictions imposed during the pandemic. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made the announcement on Thursday in New York while attending the UN General…

Business Travel

Tzell Travel Advisor Turned Eric Clapton and Pink Floyd Into Fans of Her Tour-Planning

As a travel advisor focusing on the entertainment industry, Amy Keeling has been practicing personalization for years, although not in the way the tech world thinks about it. Keeling has become an expert in ensuring comfort for her roster of rock bands as she learned their unique preferences over the last 25 years.

Tzell Travel Advisor Turned Eric Clapton and Pink Floyd Into Fans of Her Tour-Planning

Hotels

Netflix and Streaming Video Are Replacing Hotel Pay-Per-View Entertainment

If the advent of artificial-intelligence-driven smart speakers like Google Home and Amazon Echo is any indication, the Internet of Things is that much closer to becoming a reality, even when we check into our hotel rooms.

Netflix and Streaming Video Are Replacing Hotel Pay-Per-View Entertainment

Hotels

Hilton Worldwide to Phase Out Porn on In-Room TVs

Is Hilton Worldwide's decision a victory against sexual exploitation or a prudish move that limits freedom of expression? The debate will continue to rage as adults who believe the latter will continue to stream movies to their own liking.

Hilton Worldwide to Phase Out Porn on In-Room TVs

Hotels

Cirque du Soleil Gets Entrepreneurial with a New Growth Strategy

Cirque du Soleil has been widely popular with Vegas visitors for more than a decade, but consumers are demanding more participative and interactive activities. Cirque finds a home for its projects and a steady flow of new customers through its continue hospitality partnerships.

Cirque du Soleil Gets Entrepreneurial with a New Growth Strategy