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Globe and Mail
07-07-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Expedia Group to Webcast Second Quarter 2025 Results on August 7, 2025
Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) will report its second quarter 2025 results for the period ended June 30, 2025, on Thursday, August 7, 2025 via an earnings release and accompanying webcast. These items will be available in the Investor Relations section of the company's corporate website at The earnings release will post after market close and the webcast will begin at 1:30 PM Pacific Time / 4:30 PM Eastern Time. A replay of the call is expected to be available for approximately twelve months. About Expedia Group Expedia Group, Inc. brands power travel for everyone, everywhere through our global platform. Driven by the core belief that travel is a force for good, we help people experience the world in new ways and build lasting connections. We provide industry-leading technology solutions to fuel partner growth and success, while facilitating memorable experiences for travelers. Expedia Group's three flagship consumer brands includes: Expedia®, and Vrbo®. For more information, visit Follow us on Twitter @expediagroup and check out our LinkedIn © 2025 Expedia, Inc., an Expedia Group company. All rights reserved. Expedia Group and the Expedia Group logo are trademarks of Expedia, Inc. CST: 2029030-50.
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Yahoo
5 International Destinations Where You Can Have a 5-Star Stay for Under $200
Staying at a five-star hotel can cost a pretty penny in the U.S., but you can find significantly more affordable rates when you're traveling abroad. According to a new report, international five-star hotels are 27% cheaper on average than their U.S. counterparts. Check Out: Read Next: The report also identified several international destinations where you can stay at a five-star hotel for less than $200 a night. Here's where to go if you want to experience luxury accommodations without blowing your travel budget. Average 5-star hotel rate: $156 a night Explore More: Average 5-star hotel rate: $157 a night Average 5-star hotel rate: $163 a night Average 5-star hotel rate: $186 a night Average 5-star hotel rate: $192 a night More From GOBankingRates Mark Cuban Warns of 'Red Rural Recession' -- 4 States That Could Get Hit Hard Clever Ways To Save Money That Actually Work in 2025 5 Cities You Need To Consider If You're Retiring in 2025 This article originally appeared on 5 International Destinations Where You Can Have a 5-Star Stay for Under $200
The Independent
13-06-2025
- The Independent
Want the best value five-star hotels in 2025? Staycations are the answer
A new study by has revealed which UK cities have some of the best value five-star stays, with prices under £200 a night for luxury resorts and high-end accommodation. The accommodation booking platform has used its hotel listings to create its 2025 Hotel Price Index, revealing where guests should book if they are seeking luxury for less. The Index has revealed that Brits who are looking to stretch their money further without sacrificing luxury should choose a domestic stay rather than go abroad. Within the UK's most popular destinations, a five-star stay averages out at £177 per night, compared to £222 abroad. However, the key to keeping the price low if staying in the UK is swapping expensive cities like London for other top destinations around the country. found that the coastal city of Brighton, known for its LGBT+ scene, vibrant nightlife and an array of independent shops, restaurants and bars woven among its picturesque Lanes area, offers five-star rooms for as little as £106 per night. The Welsh capital, Cardiff, has an average five-star night rate of £150 and Southampton, a city on the southern coast that is well known for its rich maritime history, has five-star stays for £159 per night. Northern cities such as medieval York and the UK's music capital, Manchester, also offer five-star hotels starting at £170 a night and £171 a night, respectively. At the higher end of the table, but still keeping the prices low and value high, is the spa town of Bath at £193 per night and Newcastle at £195 per night. Seeking out a good value hotel could be crucial for a staycation in the UK, as prices of short-term holiday lets such as Airbnb properties have soared in recent years. A Which? study found in 2023 that the average price of a one-bed Airbnb or Vrbo in London costs £162 per night. While short-term rentals give you flexibility on remote locations and control over self-catering, hotels allow guests to take a hands-off approach, with breakfast often included, daily housekeeping services and a wider range of facilities. Five-star stays go the extra mile, earning the full set of stars for spas, pools, renowned in-house restaurants and exceptional service. In some UK cities, the price of a five-star hotel is noticeably cheaper than an Airbnb stay in the capital. Comparing prices to five-star hotels in London, too, which can set guests back on average £306 a night, domestic travellers can save themselves over £100 a night if they swap the capital for another UK city. Cities abroad favoured by Brits can also charge more than double the price of some domestic five-star hotels, such as in Paris, where a five-star hotel can set you back £505 a night, and Barcelona, for £281 a night. However, if it's a luxury hotel abroad rather five-star UK staycation that you want, not all is lost when it comes to keeping the prices down. The Hotel Price Index found that international cities with the best value-for-money five-star hotels included Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, with stays in high-end rooms for as little as £108 per night. Bangkok, Thailand, also on the list, offers five-star stays for as little as £123 per night, while the Czech Republic can offer luxury accommodation for £136 per night.
National Post
11-06-2025
- National Post
Here's where Canadians can book five-star hotels for less
According to a new report by booking a luxury hotel may be cheaper than you think. You just have to know where to look. Article content The hotel booking website just released its 2025 Hotel Price Index, which analyzes average daily hotel rates around the world to help travellers get the most bang for their buck. For the report, compared the average daily rates of three-, four- and five-star hotels in 2024 to the bookings made on its site in 2023. Article content Article content Article content According to its findings, Canadians can stretch their travel dollars without sacrificing luxury when heading abroad. International five-star hotels were reported to be 17 per cent cheaper than five-star hotels in Canada. Article content Article content Some of the cheapest five-star stays in Canada can be found in Dildo and St. John's, Newfoundland at $179 and $205 a night respectively; Rustico, Prince Edward Island at $206 a night and Sauguenay, Quebec at $238 a night. Article content Several Canadian cities saw their average hotel prices decline, including Whistler (down 11 per cent), Halifax (down seven per cent) and Toronto (down nine per cent). Other popular destinations experienced a slight increase, such as Edmonton (up seven per cent) and Vancouver (up five per cent). Article content Article content Abroad, beloved European destinations such as Dublin, Amsterdam and Paris all saw slight dips in their daily rates. Meanwhile, Tokyo (up 15 per cent), Kyoto (up 18 per cent) and Madrid (up 10 per cent) saw the biggest jumps in their average rates. Article content Canadian travellers hoping to land a good deal should look to more affordable trending destinations, which often offer highly-rated accommodation at lower rates. For example, Bangkok, Thailand has an average daily rate of $137 and Osaka, Japan has an average rate of $168 a night. Article content Article content Article content Article content
Daily Mail
10-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
10 facts McDonald's employees won't tell you
Published: | While McDonald's is the most popular fast food restaurant in the world, that doesn't mean to say that customers know everyone about the chain. In fact, employees often have to gatekeep certain facts that could change your Maccy Dees experience. Here are all the things that McDonald's employees won't tell you but secretly want to... Drive-throughs can only serve people in cars. Meaning that customers on bicycles and electric scooters have to go into the physical restaurant to order their food. This rule is for the overall road safety of customers. Gloves are not mandatory but don't freak out! While McDonald's employees are not required to wear gloves - the rubber can hold onto a lot more bacteria than clean fingers - they follow a strict rule of washing their hands at least every hour. Not everyone gets hired. It's a common misconception that anybody could work at Maccy Dees. The popular food chain actually turns down a lot of people during the hiring process. Do not sit down! If you think it's easy to work as a McDonald's employee, think again. The job is very hands-on and labor-intensive given the company's strict 'no-sitting' policy. As a result after a long shift, employees are left with sore feet and lower back pain. Before you start to assume that being employed at McDonald's is all work and no play, there are some great benefits. For example, companies like and Apple offer McDonald's employees awesome discounts. Top quality meat! You might be surprised to know that McDonald's burgers are made of Grade A beef. In fact, the only ingredients that employees need to add are salt and pepper. Here's why you should always ask for a receipt with your order... People are actually paid to visit Maccy Dees and rate their customer experience online before getting a full reimbursement. If you ask for your receipt, it could tip off employees into thinking you were hired to try the food and thus you'll get the best service possible. Sauce galore! If your meal happens to come with a sauce that you don't like, don't worry because you can just ask for an alternative sauce - perhaps Sweet and Sour or Honey Mustard - and it won't cost you a dime! McDonald's don't charge extra for sauces so you can enjoy an array of flavors. Here's why the ice cream machine is always broken... If the mixes for McFlurries or milkshakes are poured in the wrong sections, the entire machine could be compromised for the day. The egg McMuffins are made with real eggs. For whatever reason, many people don't think McMuffins are made with real and fresh ingredients but that is just not the case. In fact, Maccy Dees workers crack the eggs themselves and use special rings on the grill to achieve the McMuffin's perfectly round shape.
