UK Students Ski Trip Goes Awry When US Hotel Allegedly Destroys Their Passports

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A group of 42 students and four staff members from the United Kingdom were left scrambling when the hotel they were staying at allegedly destroyed most of their passports. The school group from Walsall, England, were visiting New Hampshire for a week-long school ski trip. The group stayed at the Kancamagus Lodge in Lincoln, New…

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Rep. George Santos spent exactly $199.99 multiple times on Airfare, Hotel stays, Uber, and a Clear Membership

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George Santos, US House of Representatives member from New York’s 3rd district, has been in the news quite a bit recently with alleged questions about his background, where he has worked, and his finances. I am interested in his financial disclosures related to travel. The Federal Election Commission threshold for campaigns to keep receipts is…

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Utah Jazz and Delta Air Lines agree to restore the arena name back to the Delta Center

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Delta Air Lines is making a splash locally in Salt Lake. Delta Air Lines announced a 20 year extension to the contract between Salt Lake City International Airport and Delta Air Lines good through 2044. This morning, the Utah Jazz and Delta Air Lines announced that the Utah Jazz arena will be renamed The Delta…

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I had an amazing soak tub at the Holiday Inn Darling Harbour but no soap or shampoo

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I recently stayed at the Holiday Inn Darling Harbor in Sydney, Australia and had a great experience. The location of the hotel was perfect – it was right in the heart of Darling Harbor, within walking distance of all the major attractions, restaurants, and shops. The rooms were clean, spacious, and well-equipped with all the…

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My experience using my brand new Diamond Elite Status with InterContinental Hotel Group

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If you’re a frequent traveler, you may be familiar with the InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG), a global hospitality company that operates a variety of hotel brands around the world, including InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, and Holiday Inn. One of the benefits of being a member of the IHG One Rewards is the opportunity to earn Diamond…

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Man Mistakenly Hears His Flight Is Cancelled, Exits Airport, Carjacks Multiple Cars and Throw Rocks At Cars on the Highway

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This morning at Salt Lake City International Airport a 20 year old man went on an absolute rampage after mistakenly hearing that his flight was cancelled. At 5 a.m., the man heard news that his flight had been cancelled. This information turned out to be false as there were no reports of cancelled flights at…

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The Mormon Church Purchases Another Hotel, This Time In Park City

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I wrote last June about the Mormon Church purchasing a Marriott Residence Inn in Maui for $100 million. The Mormon Church’s real estate division, Property Reserve Inc., has purchased another hotel – this time in Park City, Utah. The Peaks Hotel is valued at a little over $6 million according to property records. The former…

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