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Skift
4 hours ago
- Business
- Skift
IHCL, la empresa matriz de Taj, llegará pronto a los 400 hoteles gracias a la demanda de viajes deportivos y religiosos
Key Points IHCL is experiencing rapid expansion, nearing 400 hotels, with a goal of 700 hotels and 70,000 rooms by 2030. The company is investing heavily in sports, event-driven, and religious tourism, alongside strategic moves into airport hotel markets. IHCL reported strong financial results with a 19% profit increase year over year, despite international disruptions and geopolitical tensions. Summary Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) is rapidly expanding its hotel portfolio, expecting to surpass 400 hotels this month and aiming for 700 by 2030 as part of its 'Accelerate 2030' strategy. The company is targeting growth through investments in sports, religious, and event-driven tourism, as well as strategic acquisitions, including airport hotels and a key new property in Frankfurt. Despite facing international travel disruptions and regional tensions, IHCL posted robust financial growth in the first quarter, driven by diversified offerings and operational efficiencies.
Skift
7 hours ago
- Business
- Skift
Lufthansa CEO Warns of Tax Burden on German Aviation
A CEO complaining about higher taxes is no surprise. But our research shows on capacity shows a significant contraction in Germany's airline market. Lufthansa Airlines CEO Jens Ritter warned this week on LinkedIn that Germany's soaring aviation taxes are damaging the country's air travel market, now one of the few major economies where airline capacity still lags pre-pandemic levels. In the post on Wednesday, Ritter said government-imposed taxes and fees now make up nearly 30% of the cost of a ticket from Germany, with total charges on a single flight from Frankfurt topping €4,600 — far higher than in Madrid or Istanbul. 'No other European country burdens its air
BBC News
8 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
What can Ekitike bring to Liverpool?
Former West Ham and Wolves first-team coach Edu Rubio on the prospect of Hugo Ektike joining Liverpool: "He can be a great signing for Liverpool FC. He can play on his own at the front or in a front two. He can also drift to the wing. He is versatile and comes from 18 excellent months at Frankfurt."Ekitike excels in quick attacking transitions with his forward runs and his accuracy in dribbling with the ball at his feet. He can also do well in tight areas when his team is playing against a low block. His height will also come in handy for set pieces."There is, though, a question mark around whether Ekitike will manage to up his goals and assists and find consistent high figures in this department; as well as if he can deploy an aggressive high-press style since he has not been exposed to that at Frankfurt."However, he is a very exciting young French talent with huge potential to do very well in the Premier League. I am sure Arne Slot will also like his link-up play and ability to drop to help build the attack phase, as this is an area Liverpool introduced last year. So all in all, a good signing for the Reds."Get news notifications on your club
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Liverpool learn Alexander Isak stance as Newcastle face Hugo Ekitike plot twist
Liverpool have reportedly made an approach to sign Alexander Isak, though Newcastle appear to remain adamant that he is not for sale. The prolific Sweden international was known to be a key target for Arne Slot's reigning Premier League champions as they seek the addition of a new top-level centre-forward before the window closes on September 1, having already spent £116million on Florian Wirtz and also signed the likes of Milos Kerkez, Jeremie Frimpong and Giorgi Mamardashvili. Darwin Nunez is expected to leave Anfield amid ongoing links to clubs in Italy and Saudi Arabia, while Luis Diaz is said to have informed Liverpool of his desire to move on after a £58.5m bid for his services from Bayern Munich was rejected. Isak was said to have been on a three-man striker shortlist on Merseyside also featuring Eintracht Frankfurt's in-demand frontman Hugo Ekitike and Napoli's Victor Osimhen, whom Galatasaray after trying to sign on a permanent basis after his successful loan spell last season. However, Newcastle have always been said to have no interest in selling their top asset, having last week spent £55m to sign his Sweden team-mate Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest. According to multiple outlets on Tuesday afternoon including The Athletic, Liverpool have now made an official approach to Newcastle about signing Isak in a deal worth around £120m - which would represent another new British transfer record. It is thought that if Liverpool cannot land Isak then they will instead swoop for Ekitike, a player Newcastle are also actively trying to sign and for whom they have now reportedly seen a club-record bid of £70m rejected by Frankfurt, who want approximately £85m. The Telegraph report that Newcastle, who are returning to the Champions League next season after sealing fifth place in the Premier League on a dramatic final day last term, remain adamant that Isak is not for sale after Liverpool's enquiry, while Fabrizio Romano claims that the Magpies want to offer him a bumper new deal. Isak currently remains under contract at St James' Park until the summer of 2028 and has become one of the world's best strikers since moving to Tyneside from Real Sociedad for a club-record £62m fee in 2022, scoring 62 goals in 109 total appearances across all competitions so far including 27 in 42 last season. Only Golden Boot winner Mohamed Salah (29) of Liverpool scored more than his 23 in the Premier League. Two of Isak's goals came against Liverpool, including what proved to be the winner in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley in March. Isak was also a long-term transfer target for Liverpool's main title rivals Arsenal, who are instead now close to completing the signing of his Sweden team-mate Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting. Ekitike, meanwhile, netted 22 times last season for Frankfurt, where he has quickly kick-started his career after a quiet stint at Paris Saint-Germain that followed his time at Reims.
Daily Mirror
13 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Liverpool know what they must do to sign Hugo Ekitike after transfer statement
Liverpool are signalled their desire to bid for Hugo Ekitike, who has an £85m release clause at Frankfurt, with the German club willing to offload their top talent at the right time Liverpool will need to meet Hugo Ekitike's £85million release clause if they want to strike a deal. But Frankfurt chief sporting director Markus Krosche has already admitted that the club would be willing to sell their top stars if they outgrew their environment in Germany. The Frenchman has become the team's leading light, scoring more than 20 times last term as they qualified for the Champions League. However that has led to mounting interest in Ekitike, who is now on the radars of Liverpool and Newcastle. The Magpies have already seen a £70million bid for the 23-year-old turned down by Frankfurt, who now have to deal with Liverpool's interest. They want his release clause met before they sanction Ekitike's departure - with the player favouring a switch to Anfield. It would be the second major name they've lost in a little over six months after Omar Marmoush, who was hugely effective in the final third, moved to Manchester City in January for £59m. Ekitike flourished and became the team's main man in attack after his exit. The Reds approached Frankfurt on Wednesday to register their interest, with reports an opening bid was rejected the day after. Krosche has confessed that the club are open to letting their top players seek pastures new. He told Sport1: "He's one of the most interesting strikers on the European market. Hugo has to decide that. I'm glad we have him. If he decides otherwise, that's our motto: If a player develops faster than us, we let him go." Liverpool are looking to further bolster their attacking options with Darwin Nunez expected to leave the club. They have also been over reliant on Mohamed Salah at times and want to help ease his burden with Ekitike among those on their radar. Newcastle are also keen. They have Alexander Isak spearheading their attack, although the Swede is also on Liverpool's shortlist. The Magpies though want Ekitike to compliment Isak in their forward line and believe the duo could play effectively together. The French forward has admitted he would like the chance to share the pitch with Marmoush again, which would involve him moving to England. He said last season: "I think he did everything he needed to do here. I'm happy to see him playing in England now. I try to watch his games whenever I can, especially when he's playing. I think we shared some great moments together, and I hope we can play together again or face each other soon." Liverpool have already spent north of £200m this summer, which included them breaking the British-transfer record to land Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen. They've also signed Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
