People are trashing a budget airline and saying it put them up in ‘disgusting’ cockroach-infested hotel rooms in Cyprus and Spain after their flights were cancelled.Patricia De Melo Moreira/AFP via Getty Images Angry passengers are tweeting at EasyJet for putting them up in sub-par hotels after flight cancellations. A flyer wrote she slept on the floor “as the ceiling fan is hanging off and can’t be turned off without injury.” The UK-based budget airline canceled 1,700 flights between July and September, per Reuters. Disgruntled passengers stranded by a budget airline’s flight cancellations are blasting the “disgusting” hotels the carrier put…
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This city is on a hot streak, thanks to world-class entertainment, electric live shows, incredible dining, professional sports, and — yep — the fact that some things can only happen here. Las Vegas is riding high with T+L readers, and the competition is as fierce as ever, as Vegas has welcomed several high-profile hotels in recent years. Meanwhile, tourism to the city is at record-breaking levels, as visitors are flocking back, ready to splurge. How Voting Works Every year for our World’s Best Awards survey, T+L asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe — to share…
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Did you know 45% of US customers say they’ve tried a new restaurant after seeing a restaurant’s post on social media? That’s why it’s more important than ever to make sure your restaurant is establishing an effective social media strategy to grab customers’ attention. One great way to make your restaurant stand out online is to celebrate national food holidays on social media. Take a look at these tips on how you can take advantage of food holidays this month and keep scrolling to get the full June calendar. What are national food holidays? National food holidays are micro holidays…
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Over 43 million nights were spent in Paris hotels in 2019. How do other cities stack up? Overtourism is a hot topic, with many popular destinations introducing rules and restrictions to curb crowding. This may leave you wondering where you should holiday this summer, and which places you should avoid. Last week, we delved into the data to reveal which capital cities welcome the most visitors per resident. Amsterdam came out on top as Europe’s most overtouristed capital, followed closely by Dublin and Tallinn. The least crowded cities were Berlin, Madrid, Brussels and Budapest. But how many of these visitors…
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We recently had the chance to stay at the Delta Hotels in Vancouver, and it was quite the experience. Everything from decor and amenities to the food at Stock & Supply downstairs was top-notch. The Delta Hotels by Marriott Vancouver is located at 550 West Hastings Street, and the minute you walk into the building, the street noise quiets and the laid-back ambience of the hotel takes over, preparing you for relaxation whether it’s for one night or one week. Google Maps We were lucky enough to stay in the Cityscape Suite and were treated to some lovely views of…
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When you open a restaurant, insurance is one of the most important investments you can make. Like car insurance or health insurance, these commercial policies help you manage the financial risks that come with doing business. Is your restaurant protected? What is restaurant insurance? Restaurant insurance is coverage that protects your business from financial losses when unexpected problems arise. It can help you cover legal and medical costs for customer injuries, for example, or pay for repairs and lost income after a kitchen fire. Running a restaurant is inherently risky — the equipment is expensive, profit margins are narrow and…
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4. Best for traditionalists Mills House Hotel An iconic pink landmark sitting pretty at the busy intersection of Meeting and Queen streets, the Mills House Hotel has been in operation since 1853, but recently underwent a major renovation to become the city’s first Hilton Curio property. The result is an updated aesthetic throughout its 218 rooms, as well as a new rooftop pool. The hotel’s beloved restaurant, Iron Rose, remains the largest dining room in Charleston, specializing in elevated Lowcountry cuisine such as fresh blue crab fritters and moreish oyster gratin, served with lashings of Southern hospitality and delicious, rose-themed…
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Restaurant scheduling is both an art and a science — it must simultaneously serve the business, satisfy customer demand, and account for employees’ needs. Given the complex factors involved, it’s safe to expect a certain amount of trial and error. Stick with it and you can create a workable restaurant schedule that keeps operations running smoothly and efficiently. Why is restaurant scheduling important? Restaurant scheduling creates the framework for your operations. A predictable schedule makes it easier to assign duties, plan deliveries and ensure busy shifts are adequately staffed. It also helps you spread out the workload, ensuring every employee…
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