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Tour de France anti-COVID protocol to keep riders in hotels

Yudi Pratama, June 7, 2023

PARIS, June 3 (Reuters) – Tour de France organizers have set up an anti-COVID protocol for this year’s race, with riders and team staff banned from signing autographs and eating out of their hotels, a source with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Saturday.

Riders and staff members were allowed out of their hotels last year. Access to the paddock at the start of the stages was open to reporters until midway through the race, when organizers decided to close it to “fight against the propagation of COVID-19”.

Access to the paddock will be allowed when the Tour starts in Bilbao, Spain on June 29, with everyone required to wear a mask.

“For all the team members: Respect a confinement – Limit the interactions outside the race bubble. No eating out. Respect social distancing at the hotel,” the chart, seen by Reuters, said.

“Don’t get too close to

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Where to Stay in Tokyo: 11 Best Hotels and Airbnbs in Japan’s Capital

Yudi Pratama, May 31, 2023

Since its reopening in October, you’ve no doubt seen friends flooding to Japan. Your first consideration when planning a trip? Where to stay in Tokyo, since your hotel or Airbnb will more than likely dictate your travel experience.

Tokyo’s hotel scene is as diverse as the city itself, which is a place of dizzying contrasts: Ancient temples sit in the shadow of gleaming skyscrapers, and traditional craftsmanship is as valued as cutting-edge technology. Whatever kind of accommodation option you’re looking for—luxury properties with views stretching toward Mt. Fuji, a charming ryokan-style hideaway, an affordable design-savvy find, a cool Airbnb filled with Japanese art—there’s a place for you.

Here, we’ve broken down the best hotels and Airbnbs in the city, based on your passions and interests. And no matter what neighborhood you want to be in—buzzing Shibuya with its legendary Shibuya Crossing, happening Shinjuku, historic Asakusa—we’ve got great locations throughout the

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Do hotel keys store my personal data?

Yudi Pratama, May 29, 2023

Traveling always comes with complications. Our By The Way Concierge column will take your travel dilemmas to the experts to help you navigate the new normal. Want to see your question answered? Submit it here.

Can you settle a score? A friend insists that hotel key cards contain all your information, including credit card numbers. I maintain that they only have the dates for which the card is valid to enter the room. — Edith G., Laurel, Md.

I’ll admit, I was suspicious when a few big hotels declined to comment on this column. But once I spoke with nearly a dozen experts, I learned hotel key cards don’t carry your sensitive information.

Curt Cashour, spokesperson for the American Hotel and Lodging Association, pointed me to an article from Snopes that shows the rumor started at least 20 years ago.

Apparently a detective with the

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Cilento Coast – Free Guide to Cilento Coast

Yudi Pratama, May 26, 2023

the Cilento Coast will surprise you with its serene, hidden magic. Unlike its neighbour, the Amalfi Coast, this Southern region of seaside Italy rarely gets crowded with tourists. Instead of Amalfi’s glittering villages, you’ll find beautiful, natural beaches and rustic towns along this stretch of the Campanian coast.

When you visit the Cilento Coastyou’ll experience the authentic summer vacation that many Italians enjoy each year: eating delicious fresh seafood, exploring gorgeous ocean bluffs, and visiting ancient Greek historical sites.

Where to Stay in Cilento

How to get to Cilento Coast

Before we dive in on the best things to do in Cilento we need to get there. There are several ways on how to get to Cilento. By train from Naples to Agropoli or Paestum for more information check trenitalia. By bus with BusItalia Campania with regular buses from Salerno and Paestum to many coastal

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This concept won’t be for everyone: Virgin Hotels Chicago

Yudi Pratama, May 24, 2023

Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Empire continues to spread its wings worldwide. The British billionaire is well known for tearing up the rule book and pushing the envelope with aviation and cruise ships to great fanfare, and his Virgin Hotels brand is slowly but surely opening properties across the US and the UK

Built in 1928, the Old Dearborn Bank Building on North Wabash Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, was purchased by the Virgin Group in 2011. The hotel finally debuted in 2015 following refurbishment delays due to the building’s landmark status.

How does Virgin’s modern and unconventional approach to hospitality mesh with an iconic century-old building?

Here’s what you need to know about Virgin Hotels Chicago.

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In the heart of the city, Virgin Hotels Chicago adopted an unstuffy, more casual approach to hospitality, focusing on youthful fun and a hint of British cheekiness. Room rates are

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Hotels are not allowed to make free offers to voters: Bengaluru civic body | Bengaluru News

Yudi Pratama, May 15, 2023

BENGALURU: While two restaurants in the city had made offers to provide free breakfast and food to those who cast their votes on Wednesday, such initiatives are expected to draw the ire of the Election Commission of India.
Taking cognizance of the offers being circulated on social media, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) chief commissioner Tushar Giri Nath told TOI these are not allowed. He advised all eaters not to offer such things, and said “otherwise cases will be booked”. The owners of the two restaurants — Nisarga Grand and Chalukya Samrat — had told TOI that the initiative was free of political affiliation or bias, and hoped only to increase voter turnout in the city. Back in 2018, Bengaluru reported a small turnout of 54.7%. The various offers to voters aimed to increase polling numbers, they said.
Hotel Nisarga Grand on Nrupath unga Road, which had offered free breakfast

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New York City plans to temporarily house migrants in hotels in other counties. One county is suing to stop it

Yudi Pratama, May 13, 2023

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Following New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ announcement last week that the city will bus some migrants to hotels in nearby counties temporarily, officials in Orange County filed two lawsuits on Friday attempting to stop the plan – even as some migrants have already arrived.

Filed in state court in Orange County, one of the lawsuits obtained by CNN alleges that the city’s plan exceeds its authority, violates a county executive order and bypasses shelter licensing requirements. It asks the court to issue a preliminary injunction blocking the city’s plan while the proceedings are pending.

Orange County officials “oppose the City Respondents’ illegal and misguided attempts to manage their burdens and assumed responsibilities within their borders by offloading them onto the County, which is already overburdened with responsibilities to its own citizens, with no planning whatsoever,” according to the lawsuit.

Adams had said the new program intends to

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