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CNN —   The past 18 months have kept many of us apart — 6 feet at a minimum, to be exact. But when it comes to our immediate families, we've seen plenty of them — up close and perhaps a little too personal. But the pandemic isn't over, so if you're considering traveling again this year, chances are you'll want to stay somewhere where everyone in your pod can spread out and perhaps even do their own thing from time to time. After all, a change of scenery is good for the mind and the soul, but doing it with the same people you've been stuck at home with for over a year may not be. Before you choose a hotel, there are a few features to look for to ensure the property has the space and amenities to allow everyone to claim a spot, spread their wings and perhaps even meet new friends that don't share the same address. Here's what to look for: Lots of nook...

SINGAPORE - Park Hotel Group has lost its third management contract - this time, for Park Hotel Farrer Park, following the winding up of a firm that used to own the Singapore-based hospitality group. The 300-room hotel in Little India, owned by RB Capital, is now managed by IHG Hotels & Resorts and rebranded to Holiday Inn Singapore Little India on Sept 7 ahead of a renovation for its relaunch. IHG now manages three of RB Capital's Singapore hotels and nearly 1,000 rooms here - Holiday Inn Singapore Little India, Holiday Inn Express Clarke Quay and InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay. Executive director of the Park Hotel Group Tan Shin Hui told The Straits Times that the company "had a good run managing Park Hotel Farrer Park since 2012, and the time has come to move on to other projects". "This recent development involving Park Hotel Farrer Park was the result of a difference in contractual interpretation, not the result of any break...

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Construction is wrapping up on the Hard Rock Hotel, a 36-story tower at 159 West 48th Street in Times Square. Designed by SLCE Architects and developed by Extell and Hard Rock International, the 442-foot-tall, 291,000-square-foot structure will yield 446 guest rooms by the corner of West 48th Street and Seventh Avenue. Aecom Tishman is the general contractor for the Midtown project. Since our last update, the remainder of the glass curtain wall and façade panels have been installed, and only some finishing touches remain to be completed on the podium levels. 159 West 48th Street. Photo by Michael Young 159 West 48th Street. Photo by Michael Young 159 West 48th Street. Photo by Michael Young 159 West 48th Street. Photo by Michael Young 159 West 48th Street (left). Photo by Michael Young Photographs of the main southern elevation along West 48th Street show the wall of uniform glass flanked by black paneling. The podium is cl...

Article content A first-ever veterans appreciation event in Jasper just might outshine glowing foliage and mountain peaks as a fall attraction this year. Article content "We don't really have something like this in Canada so this is a great first test on this scale," said retired captain Greg Key, one of the organizers of Vetfest 2021. The Nov. 1 to Nov. 15 gathering welcomes Canadian Forces veterans and current and former members of the RCMP from Nov. 1-15. In addition to coinciding with Remembrance Day, Vetfest features ceremonies for National Indigenous Veterans Day and Jasper's Salute to Women Veterans. Among speakers and performers set to attend is an Indigenous elder veteran, a veteran from the Grand Cache Mountain Métis Association, retired major John F. Mahon, the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Drum Line, and the James Gang Drummers from the Aseniwuche Winewak Nation. Article content "It warms my heart to witness members of a ...

A courier will digitally verify ID and travel documents at the passenger' doorstep and seal the baggage for secure delivery to the airport. Passengers will then receive live updates and digital airline baggage tags. Swissport has announced a new strategic partnership with AirPortr, a leading provider of smart baggage management solutions, to transform the baggage handling process across 269 airport locations. This will enable off-airport baggage processing for airlines and airports, transforming the passenger experience as well as driving operational efficiencies. The partnership will allow passengers travelling in all classes to pre-book an at-home baggage collection slot for departing flights. A courier will digitally verify ID and travel documents at the doorstep and seal the baggage for secure delivery to the airport. Passengers will then receive live updates and digital airline baggage tags. According to the two companies, this will transform the often neglected...

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TORONTO -- The federal government is easing international travel restrictions this week, with fully vaccinated foreign nationals allowed to enter Canada for non-essential purposes, such as tourism, starting Tuesday. International travellers who meet entry conditions will not have to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival, the latest in the government of Canada's phased border reopening plan. Most international travellers have been barred from entering the country since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Canada's largest and busiest airport, Toronto Pearson International, is reminding travellers to give themselves more time when travelling and to expect delays due to increased passenger volume and COVID-19 health measures. The Greater Toronto Airport Authority said in a statement that international travellers arriving at Pearson should prepare for the process to take up to three hours or more due to COVID-19 screening measures. Beginning at 12:01...

Amid hiring troubles, Walt Disney World has raised its hiring bonuses for select Cast Member roles. The role most affected by the change is chef's assistant as well as Cook 1 candidates, which now offers a $1,500 bonus for new hires. Other roles, including certain positions in culinary and housekeeping staff, continue to offer a $1,000 bonus. Pay rates range from $14.00 to $19.00 per hour, with pay increases coming Sunday, October 3rd. Other positions being sought include custodial, quick service food and beverage, and steward capacities. Full- and part-time positions are available. Additionally, Disney has announced a job fair to be held in Veracruz Exhibit Hall C at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort on Monday, September 20th. The fair lasts from 8 AM to 6 PM, with attendance limited to 500 people. Further information can be found at this link. As always, keep following WDWNT for all of your Disney Parks news, and for the absolute latest, follow WDW News Today on Twitte...

The U.S.-Canada border crossing is seen amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Lacolle, Quebec, Canada April 17, 2020. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi/File Photo WASHINGTON, Sept 20 (Reuters) - The United States on Monday extended restrictions at its land borders with Canada and Mexico through Oct. 21 that bar nonessential travel such as tourism by foreigners despite Ottawa's decision to open its border to vaccinated Americans. Canada on Aug. 9 began allowing fully vaccinated U.S. visitors for nonessential travel. read more The United States has continued to extend the extraordinary restrictions on Canada and Mexico on a monthly basis since March 2020, when they were imposed to address the spread of COVID-19. The latest monthly extension goes through Oct. 21, White House COVID-19 coordinator Jeff Zients told reporters Monday. Zients said nearly all foreign nationals traveling to the United States by air will need to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination starting in early Nov...

Once a year, we have the opportunity to try new things, treat ourselves, and get an unforgettable experience. Our vacation needs to be perfect for each of us, especially after these rough years. This includes the destination with its landscapes, the activities that the location offers you, the facilities you have at the hotel, and other things you consider when choosing a travel destination. Selecting a luxury holiday may become a wonderful experience because this type of holiday provides you with the best of everything possible. 1.   The Seychelles Islands, Africa The Seychelles is the oldest oceanic island on the planet, a mini-continent isolated from the world millions of years ago. If you are looking for a tropical paradise, this is the place for you. Rare wild animals, clear waters, lush tropical rainforests, and breathtaking beaches are all outlined against the background of spectacular rocks. It's like heaven on earth. The generosity of nature to Seychelles...

Air Canada will resuming its flights from India from September 27 (Monday) under the new Covid-19 norms. (File Photo / HT) Canada lifts ban on passenger flights from India; check latest guidelines here Passengers from India can now travel to Canada albeit with a few precautionary measures, which include having a negative Covid-19 test report from an approved laboratory. Written by Joydeep Bose | Edited by Meenakshi Ray , Hindustan Times, New Delhi UPDATED ON SEP 26, 2021 11:12 AM IST The Justin Trudeau-led federal government in Canada on Sunday lifted a month-long ban on passenger flights from India, which was put in place in view of the enhanced coronavirus disease (Covid-19) protocols. On Tuesday, Canada extended the restriction on all direct commercial and private passenger flights from India until September 26. However, with the ban now expiring, passengers from India can now travel to Canada albeit with a few precautionary me...

The New Yorker Interview Rick Steves Says Hold On to Your Travel Dreams The guidebook guru discusses a year and a half without seeing Europe, the next chapter in post-pandemic travel, and why you should order whatever beverage the locals are having. By Rachel Syme September 19, 2021 "The practical goal is to get people who have been to Disney World four or five times to try Portugal," Steves says. "It won't bite you." Photographs by Grant Hindsley for The New Yorker To a certain subset of anxious but enthusiastic middle-class Americans—for those who yearn to see Paris before they die, and want to make sure they don't miss a croissant or fresco while they're there—Rick Steves is a bona-fide celebrity. His voice in his popular series of guidebooks is, by his own admission, oozing with dad vibes; bad puns flow from his fingers alongside gee-golly exclamations of wonder about the majesty of marble buttresses. On his YouTube channel and in promotional materia...