Accor launches ALL Accor app in ChatGPT to enhance digital reservations
Accor has introduced its ALL Accor app within ChatGPT, aiming to streamline the digital booking experience for its global customer base.
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Unlocking hidden value in hotel real estate
Hotel profitability is under increasing pressure due to inflationary headwinds and payroll increases. Relying on traditional income sources is no longer enough: owners, operators and asset managers are now identifying alternative sources both within…
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Rescued Scafell Pike hikers urged to pay hotel bill and return head torches
A mountain rescue team has appealed for two rescued walkers to pay a hotel bill they owe, return head torches they took and collect a hospital crutch one of them used to climb Scafell Pike in treacherous conditions…
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Congratulations and/or apologies to Hotel Stella Montis
An Italian hotel sharing a name with an Arc Raiders map is enjoying a flood of 5-star reviews from players praising the loot in its 'surprisingly charming' Seed Vault and its 'eventful' Night Raid nightlife…
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New York City bans hidden hotel fees and surprise charges
The rule requires hotels operating in, or marketing to, New York City to show the full price upfront, including mandatory fees and credit card authorisations.
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Hotels are getting rid of proper bathroom doors and guests are revolting
First they came for the closets. Then they took the bath tubs. Now, hotels are stripping away the only thing separating us from the animals: the bathroom door.
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Atari’s planned gaming-themed Las Vegas hotel has been canceled
It’s Game Over for Atari’s plans to build a hotel in Las Vegas. Only one of its eight prospective U.S. hotels is still in any stage of development.
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Make Your Family Trip to Japan Stress-Free with Celestine Hotels Parent Time Service
Mitsui Fudosan Hotel Management has rolled out a new service aimed at enhancing the travel experience for international families visiting Japan. The service, Parent Time, is designed to cater to the needs of parents traveling with children…
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Ten Japanese Hotels Add New Immersive Pokémon Rooms
MIMARU, one of Japan's leading apartment-style hotel brands, has revealed a new renovation and expansion plan for their set of Pokémon Rooms.
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Google Changing How We Book Everything from Hotel Rooms to Tours to Flights
Google and a group of major retailers launched a new tool (Universal Commerce Protocol), the takeaway is shopping will no longer depend on clicking through a website.
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Social Engineering at the Front Desk: A Growing Threat for Hotels
Every day, hotel front desk staff welcome new guests and collect their personal identifiable information (PII), such as names, addresses, emails, credit card numbers, and even passport data. This trove of data makes hotels attractive targets for…
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Costa del Sol tourism revenue hits record €21.8bn despite dip in hotel stays
The province’s tourism chief has hailed a shift toward "quality over quantity," as rising visitor spending offsets a cooling in traditional occupancy rates
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The gap between the cheapest and most expensive properties in Europe is growing
The gap between Europe’s most expensive and cheapest destinations has nearly doubled in 10 years thanks to the growing cost of luxury properties.
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The other day I spent time with a few of the truly serious humans in the world of networking and security last week. I always find discussions with these industry experts fascinating, particularly the insights into the thought processes of those on…
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World Inequality Report 2026: 56,000 Ultra-Rich Wealthier Than 4 Billion Poorest People
The World Inequality Report 2026 exposes an unprecedented wealth concentration crisis, revealing that just 56,000 ultra-wealthy individuals control more wealth than the poorest half of humanity combined, while calling for urgent global tax reforms…
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Entering the Era of Stagnation: PR and Communications Predictions for 2026
Midas PR founder Dr Karine Lohitnavy-Frick offers a different perspective on the year ahead
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At least 40 people died and another 115 people suffered injuries after a fire tore through a bar at a luxury Alpine ski resort in Switzerland shortly after midnight on Thursday…
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3,000 budget hotel operators suffer losses amid rise of unregistered online lodging platforms
MALAYSIA is estimated to be losing about RM58 million annually in revenue from the hotel industry due to the growing use of unregistered online accommodation booking platforms, a trend that has significantly affected the survival of local budget…
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