Fitness & Wellness Brands Must Embrace Hospitality Principles, Leaders Say
As new technology continues to proliferate, top executives believe brands that hone in on the human touch will win in 2025 and beyond
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Hospitality needs to watch out for revenge quitting
A rise in “revenge quitting” is putting extra pressure on the UK’s hospitality sector, already strained by staff shortages and rising costs.
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Las Vegas Sands Doubles Down On Singapore Bet With $8 Billion Hotel Complex
Las Vegas Sands is doubling down on its bet in Singapore with an $8 billion investment to expand its footprint in one of Asia biggest financial centers to tap into travel boom.
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Hospitality industry hiring crisis reaches new heights
Many activities undertaken in leisure time in the U.S., including eating out, traveling and recreation, depend on a large workforce. Data from the U.S…
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Hospitality industry hiring crisis reaches new heights
Many activities undertaken in leisure time in the U.S., including eating out, traveling and recreation, depend on a large workforce. Data from the U.S…
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Why China’s high-end hotels are now setting up food stalls outside
ZHENGZHOU, Henan – On a sweltering 36 deg C evening, a man stood under a makeshift tent outside his hotel, scooping a Chinese summer delicacy into takeout boxes – piping hot xiao long xia, or crayfish – selling for just 38 yuan ($5.30) per 500g…
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Interview with Barbara Muckermann, Group CEO of Kempinski Hotels
Barbara Muckermann has been the Group Chief Executive Officer of Kempinski Hotels for just over a year, after spending most of her professional career in the cruise industry, notably at the helm of Silversea Cruises. She is an active member of the…
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The Wolseley to get hotel spin-off as Minor Hotels announces four new brands
Minor's CCO Ian Di Tullio told BH The Wolseley Hotels is in active talks to come to New York and Dubai, while London would be "a natural fit" for the brand
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Fitness & Wellness Brands Must Embrace Hospitality Principles, Leaders Say
As new technology continues to proliferate, top executives believe brands that hone in on the human touch will win in 2025 and beyond
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Turn empty London office blocks into ‘late-night party zones’, report suggests
Creative studio says financial districts deserted in working-from-home shift could host revitalised nightlife sector
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Japan hotel offers mini beds for stuffed toys, appealing to travellers with plush fellows
Travelling toys trend spreads to China as psychologists say taking an inanimate friend on your trip offers ‘unconditional companionship’
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'Where is Arabic?' UAE residents push for menus in national language
More young Arabs in the UAE are calling out restaurants and cafés that offer menus only in English. What began as a campaign led by Emiratis concerned about older citizens is now evolving into a broader push by younger residents, who say the absence…
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European hotels show interest in AI but gaps remain
According to a recent survey conducted by the University of Applied Sciences of Western Switzerland Valais (HES-SO Valais-Wallis), the interest is there, with hoteliers reporting AI can be useful for reservations (68%), marketing (62%), customer…
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Dubai to debut restaurant operated by an AI chef
In Dubai, your dinner might soon come with a side of source code. WOOHOO, a restaurant that bills itself as "dining in the future", is set to open in September in central Dubai, a stone's throw from the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa…
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Hospitality needs to watch out for revenge quitting
A rise in “revenge quitting” is putting extra pressure on the UK’s hospitality sector, already strained by staff shortages and rising costs.
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Hotel veteran tapped as chief executive of new cruise line Four Seasons Yachts
The companies behind Four Seasons Yachts have hired a hotel industry veteran to lead the luxury cruise line as it prepares to launch next year…
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Las Vegas Sands Doubles Down On Singapore Bet With $8 Billion Hotel Complex
Las Vegas Sands is doubling down on its bet in Singapore with an $8 billion investment to expand its footprint in one of Asia biggest financial centers to tap into travel boom.
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The case for mixed-use hospitality
The evolution of leisure real estate is well underway, driven by shifts in consumer demand and an increasing desire for flexible spaces that combine multiple asset classes. As the middle class expands globally and remote working culture becomes…
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Why foreign investment is rushing to Germany
Rising leisure tourism, favorable exchange rates, and opportunities for conversions and franchise partnerships are fueling international investor interest in the German market, led by upscale and luxury investments in primary markets such as Berlin…
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Chinese hotel investment stabilises amid signs of upturn
With US President Donald Trump signalling that he has inked a new trade deal with China, and will soon visit the country with a delegation of business leaders, Chinese leader Xi Jinping may hope the news represents another strategic milestone…
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The post-pandemic boom continues for resorts
Resorts are increasingly attractive to institutional investors. Funds like CIG, a Singaporean sovereign wealth fund, and insurance companies Swiss Life and Aviva, are becoming more active in the resort space, according to industry experts…
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US visitors fuel hotel expansion across Europe
Europe’s hotel industry is thriving on an unprecedented influx of US travellers, with millions of Americans flocking to cities and resorts across the continent.
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CEO Turnover Hits Record High – That Means More Corporate Events
A wave of CEO turnover is creating new demand for in-person gatherings. From leadership summits to town halls, companies are convening under new leadership.
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Hotel giants should mind the channel
Several major hotel brands have announced their entry into the African safari industry in pursuit of new markets and experiences – but not without challenges.
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Trump Shifts Deportation Focus, Pausing Most Raids on Farms, Hotels and Eateries
The abrupt pivot on an issue at the heart of Mr. Trump’s presidency suggested his broad immigration crackdown was hurting industries and constituencies he does not want to lose.
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Greece Backs Europe-Wide Hotel Class Action Against Booking.com
Booking.com’s infringement of EU competition law through price parity clauses has triggered a collective compensation claim by hotels across Europe.
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Japan’s Top Hotels Under Scrutiny For Potential Price Collusion As Tourism Booms
Fifteen major operators were hit with the notice by Japan’s Fair Trade Commission mercially-sensitive information like price-setting policies, revenue per room, and projected occupancy rates.
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French and spanish hoteliers unite against Booking.com
Two law firms—Eskariam in Spain and Geradin Partners in Paris—are teaming up with hoteliers in France and Spain over what they call "excessive commissions" from Booking.com…
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