Day: March 10, 2025

IHG Hotels & Resorts has expanded its midscale conversion brand, Garner hotels, into the UK with the opening of Garner Hotel Preston Samlesbury. The hotel, part of IHG’s partnership with NOVUM Hospitality, is designed to offer affordable, comfortable stays with a focus on authentic experiences and human connection. The hotel features stylish rooms, local dining, and meeting spaces for business travelers. With over 117 Garner hotels now operating or in the pipeline, the brand continues to grow in Europe, Turkey, and Italy, offering guests the benefits of the IHG One Rewards program.
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Four Seasons Hotel Rabat at Kasr Al Bahr offers an immersive Ramadan experience that blends authentic Moroccan traditions with exceptional hospitality. Guests can enjoy a special Ftour buffet at Flamme restaurant, featuring a variety of Moroccan and international dishes. Extended evenings at Laila Lounge, a serene stay package, and an Eid brunch mark the hotel’s celebrations for the Holy Month. The hotel offers a peaceful atmosphere where guests can enjoy Moroccan specialties, relaxing entertainment, and an exclusive stay experience, creating a memorable way to celebrate Ramadan.
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ICYMI: US pushes to remove references to sanctions and Russia’s war in Ukraine from a Canadian draft statement

The US has rejected a Canadian proposal to establish a task force that would tackle Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” of oil tankers, according to reports last night.

Canada, which has the current Group of Seven presidency, proposed the measure ahead of a meeting of G7 foreign ministers in Quebec later this week. Continue reading…
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While the U.S. has halted foreign aid, Canada is supporting projects in Bangladesh on gender equality, reproductive health and access to inclusive education and skills training.
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Mark Carney, former governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, has been elected as the new leader of the Liberal Party of Canada.
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