When it comes to how good a hotel is, it’s written in the stars – quite literally. But as we shall see, things can get a little cloudy when it comes to hotel stars. Here we examine the rise of the hotel star rating system and how it has been augmented with customer star-ratings. The business of classifying hotels stretches back to the 1950s and the boom in post-war tourism. Travel guides and roadside assistance firms began rating hotels with a certain number of stars out of a maximum of five. The more stars, the more luxury a traveller could expect. Today, a plethora of organisations and companies rate hotels. Unfortunately, the criteria they use can differ, which can add confusion over what is a very important purchase decision – not least because a large chunk of a person’s holiday budget goes on accommodation. In recent times the traditional hotel star rating system has fallen out of favour somewhat, since it focuses solely on the amenities and comfort of the hotel.
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You can buy gifts for your family and friends at one of the many shopping centers in the area. There is a little playground for children that are also a great place for a picnic and a fun evening activity. Sakyamuni Buddha – On the top of Kuensel Phodrang hill sits the statue of Great Buddha Dordenma. The 51.5-meter long gilded bronze statue would surely attract you, and the uninterrupted view of the valley would leave you spellbound. This site is also known as Buddha Viewpoint. Changangkha Lhakhang – At Thimphu, you will come across several monasteries and temples, but Changangkha Lhakhang is the most important religious structure amongst all. The fabric is dedicated to Avalokiteshvara, a sign of compassion dating back to the 15th century, the oldest in the region, and from here, enjoy the grand view of Thimphu valley. Takin Zoo – In here, you will find the National animal of Bhutan, “Takin”. Takin is one of the most endangered species of the World, and it is available only in Bhutan, preserved in open habitat.
The film had its world premiere at the Royal Film Performance on Tuesday 17 February 2015, an event held in aid of the Film & TV Charity. After the success of the first part, Thomas Newman returned to compose music for the sequel. The Soundtrack included various songs by Indian Artists including Pritam, Himesh Reshammiya and Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel grossed $33.1 million in North America and $52.9 million in other territories for a total gross of $86 million, against a budget of $10 million. The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel topped the UK box office during its first week, earning £3.8 million. Liam Neeson actioner, Run All Night, and claimed £1.4 million in total. In the United States, it opened strong at number three at the US box office with an estimated $8.6 million in its first weekend of release. During its opening weekend, the film also scored the highest average gross of any film in wide release, averaging $5,467 from 1,573 theaters.
