Thousands flee homes and hotels on Rhodes as fires spread

Thousands of people have been evacuated from homes and hotels on the Greek island of Rhodes after wildfires engulfed large parts of the island.

The country’s fire service has described the fires as the most difficult it is currently facing.

It is estimated that more than 3,500 people have moved by land and sea to safer locations.

The island has been battling wildfires fanned by strong winds since Tuesday, amidst a heatwave in Europe.

No injuries have been reported, according to the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection in Greece.

It said visitors are being evacuated safely from the affected areas of Rhodes – which represent less than 10% of the island’s tourist accommodation – and are being redirected to other hotels on the island.

Five helicopters and 173 firefighters were operating in the area, with three hotels in the Kiotari area reported to have been damaged by fire.

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8 Barbie pink hotels for living out your dollhouse fantasy

You’ve heard of Barbie’s DreamHouse, but what about Barbie’s dream hotel?

The highly anticipated, widely marketed, extremely pink “Barbie” movie is sparking a wave of interest in all things rose-colored. Accommodations are no exception.

“There is a desire to go to pink hotels,” said Ron Sandel, general manager of last-minute booking app HotelTonight.

And they’re not just found in an iconic doll’s fantasy land. Pink hotels are generally located in tropical areas; the color was popular in the 1920s and in mid-century design, said Dak Kopec, an architectural psychologist and professor of design at the University of Nevada at Las Vegas. Kopec said he wouldn’t be surprised to see travelers looking out for pink hotels as Barbie is getting her big moment in the sun.

“There’s so much seriousness and so much frustration in our current society that I think people are looking for these types of escapes,” he said.

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From Sorrento To Positano, These Are Tablet Hotels Top 17 for 2023

For centuries the dramatic appeal of the Amalfi Coast has attracted some of the most famous people in the world, from Roman nobles to legendary writers and celebrities. The steep winding mountains and cascading cliffs are covered with stunning villas and hotels making this one of the most popular Summer destinations in the world. Positano, Ravello, and Amalfi are the area’s most frequented places, with so many crowds during the high season it is almost unbearable.

You can take a ferry along the coast from Naples, Sorrento, and travel easily to Salerno and Positano, while visiting all of the towns in between. Taking a car is a nightmare during the high season with delays lasting several hours at times through the narrow switchbacks high on the cliffsides. Make sure to book your visit to the area at

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Hotel Workers in Los Angeles Walk Out in Strike Action

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Thousands of hotel workers in Los Angeles and Orange County have initiated a strike. The strike comes after failed contract negotiation attempts with hotel owners.

Supported by an overwhelming 96 percent of union members, the strike aims to address various demands including higher wages, improved pensions, and healthcare benefits. Workers also seek the hiring of additional staff to reduce excessive workloads, as hotels, despite receiving billions in federal aid during the pandemic, continue to expect more from their employees.

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So far, 21 hotels are feeling the impact of the strike, with an additional 12 joining this week. The central demand made by workers is a $5 per hour wage increase in 2023, on top of a starting wage of $20 to $25 per hour. While this may seem substantial, in a city like Los Angeles where the average monthly rent surpasses $2,700, a

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Federal judge appoints expert to oversee Oregon agency that has been housing foster kids in hotels

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Hotels occupied by resettled Afghans being cleared for small boat arrivals | Immigration and asylum

Hotel rooms occupied by Afghan interpreters and soldiers who served with the British army are being cleared to house people who came across the Channel in small boats, the Guardian has learned.

Suella Braverman, the home secretary, has sent letters threatening to remove Afghans from hotels across the UK next month. But the Guardian has been told that many of those rooms will still be paid for by the UK taxpayer and are part of a 5,000-bed “buffer” for any surge in the number of people arriving by small boats this summer and autumn.

Ministers are preparing for a rise in the number of people crossing the Channel after about 13,000 people, most of whom are expected to successfully apply for asylum, entered the UK earlier this year. Senior Home Office officials told MPs last week the department was paying for thousands of empty hotel beds reserved for people seeking

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Miami-Dade finalizes one new airport hotel project, decides not to pursue another

Miami International Airport will have a new airport hotel soon. But following a contentious vote in Miami-Dade County Commission Tuesday, it may not have a second new one anytime soon.

The County Commission voted to award a contract to build a new airport hotel connected to Terminal D to FDR Miami Hotel LLC, the firm that scored highest during the competitive selection process. Commissioners voted unanimously to award FDR the contract.

FDR’s proposal is projected to bring the county around $240 million in revenue over the course of the 50-year lease. FDR is a joint venture of Miami-based Fontainebleau Development LLC led by Jeffrey Soffer and The Related Companies, which is chaired by Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross and headquartered in New York.

“Miami’s world-class airport deserves a world-class hotel,” a statement from FDR said after the vote. “We look forward to continued collaboration with the county and airport officials

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Two new Riverwalk hotels, Galleria apartments and more are now planned for Rock Hill

New hotels at Riverwalk and apartments near the Galleria Mall are just some of the latest development happenings in Rock Hill.

The city planning commission will meet Tuesday night with a full agenda of potential projects. Most involve major site plan approval, something the commission can grant without city council approval and also something that’s needed for large development projects.

Here’s a look at what they city has on the table:

▪ Hawkeye Hotels of Iowa applied for major site plan approval for two hotel buildings at 328 Marburg Lane. The 6-acre property is between the Rock Hill Velodrome and the Lidl grocery store. Submitted plans show two hotels there, each at four stories.

Each hotel would be more than 82,000 square feet. A layout submitted to the city doesn’t name the hotel brands, but a separate architectural rendering lists a Residence Inn by Marriott.

▪ The Warren Norman Company

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Taylor Swift’s effect on the economy has caught the eye of the Fed

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Taylor Swift performing onstage during the Eras Tour at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, on May 12.Lisa Lake/Getty Images

  • The stunning success of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour has had a noticeable effect on the US economy.

  • The Federal Reserve highlighted the effect of her three Philadelphia concerts in its Beige Book.

  • Hotel revenues in the city surged to their highest level since the pandemic because of Swift.

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, which consists of 131 concerts across 17 states and 5 continents, has caught the attention of the Federal Reserve because of its visible economic impact.

The tour, which has attracted hundreds of thousands of Taylor Swift fans to cities across the US, helped boost hotel revenues considerably in Philadelphia.

“Despite the slowing recovery in tourism in the region overall, one contact highlighted that May was the strongest month for hotel revenue in Philadelphia since the onset of the pandemic,

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