Hilton faces protests over ICE housing in NYC amid UK probe into fake reviews and data sharing. Founded in 1919 by Conrad Hilton.
UK government plans to empower regional mayors to introduce visitor levies on overnight stays, aiming to fund local infrastructure. Industry leaders warn this 'holiday tax' will harm families, threaten jobs, and reduce local spending, with opposition from major accommodation firms and small businesses. The debate highlights economic and political tensions over tourism funding.
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched investigations into five companies, including Just Eat, Autotrader, Feefo, Dignity, and Pasta Evangelists, over concerns they may have violated consumer laws related to online reviews. The probes follow new laws banning fake, incentivized, and hidden negative reviews, with potential fines up to 10% of global sales.