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International Happiness Conference announced | ehotelier.com
Leading up to World Tourism Day, the One happy island of Aruba will host Happiness 360 Conference World Tourism Aruba – an international symposium in partnership with the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Sept. 13-14, highlighting industry trends and synergies between tourism, culture and happiness.
“As the most tourism-reliant nation, relative to size, in the world, Aruba proactively remains attuned to industry trends – and is honored to organize a conference in which these impactful insights can be shared with tourism and culture stakeholders across the globe,” said Otmar Oduber, Minister of Tourism, Transportation and Primary Sector and Culture.
Hotel operators face questions ahead of Brazil's World Cup; tourist board, ministry excoriate massive rate hikes | hotelmanagement.net
The United States' draw in next summer's FIFA World Cup was received with less than enthusiasm. In fact, near dread, as it was revealed to be one-fourth of a Group G that also contained Germany, Ghana and Portugal—all formidable opponents. But June through July in Brazil, where home of soccer's biggest stage will take place, could be remembered not only for the tough-luck U.S. draw, but the lack of infrastructure, namely the amount of quality hotels to accomodate the swarms of fans who will descend on South America's largest country. But the top hotel brands are looking to cash in on the crush, by opening hotels just in time for the soccer mania. As it does, Brazil's watchdogs are taking note of exorbitant rates.
Hotel Review: Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro | nytimes.com
The Hotel Fasano was the talk of Rio in 2007, eclipsing the fabled Copacabana Palace as the top play den for Brazil’s rich and famous. While the initial hype may have faded and celebrity sightings are less common, the Philippe Starck-designed hotel still retains an aura of exclusivity, especially from its bossa nova-chic lobby and sexy rooftop pool. Almost makes you feel sorry for those slumming it down below on Ipanema Beach