Attorney General Phil Weiser today announced a settlement agreement with Marriott International, Inc. that will make it easier for consumers to find the actual price of a room if they choose to book with the hotel chain…
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Could AI be the future of hospitality training?
Zeljana Babic's Xenios Academy blends neuroscience expertise with AI technology. Zeljana Babic is a neuroscientist, entrepreneur, co-founder and CEO of Xenios Academy. The AI-driven platform focuses on education in hospitality training…
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Complimentary Minibars - A Refreshing Trend in Hospitality?
A growing trend in the hospitality industry sees select hotels and resorts, including Regent Phu Quoc and Andaz by Hyatt, offering complimentary minibars…
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A Look into the 119-Year Legacy of the Tata Group Hotel Company
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), synonymous with hospitality excellence, boasts a legacy stretching back over 119 years…
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Over 300 Scottish hospitality scholarships awarded by industry charity HIT Scotland
Hospitality Industry Trust (HIT) Scotland has awarded 319 scholarships to those studying or working in the Scottish hospitality industry…
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The Private Jet Villa Is World's First Boeing 737 Hotel Conversion, Will Blow Your Mind
Airplane conversions are not rare, but they're not the norm, either. Upcycling decommissioned aircraft is a task only for the strongest of hearts and the deepest of pockets, no matter how low and attractive the price of the fuselage…
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Isrotel launches global hotel brand with 70 million euros investment
The new brand is called "Aluma" and is a partnership with the Dayan family. In the first phase, Isrotel will launch three hotels in Athens, and later expand to other destinations in Greece and Rome…
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Bobobox, Indonesia’s largest outdoor accommodation operator, is looking to expand into either Japan or the US this year, as it seeks to deploy its sleeping pods and cabins in two of the world’s most developed lodging markets, according to president…
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Back to the future: why going retro is London’s biggest 2024 dining trend
Whether it's ceaseless Bistrofication, diaspora chefs honouring cultural staples, or upscaled school puddings, it's no secret that classics are making a comeback…
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Sustainability Marketing Just Got Tricky, And Better
I’ve been in sustainability/purpose long enough to witness the growth of greenwashing infect marketing, but also to develop some immunity-boosting strategies against it…
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Talaat Mostafa's ICON completes acquisition of 7 Egyptian state-owned hotels
Egypt's leading real estate developer Talaat Mostafa Group (TMG) has completed the final acquisition contract for a majority equity stake of 51 percent with full management rights in seven state-owned hotels, the TMG said in a disclosure statement…
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Ron Rivett, Who Built the Super 8 Hotel Chain, Dies at 83
The entrepreneur built one of the nation’s largest budget hotel chains by locating a niche between Motel 6 and Holiday Inn. He didn’t have any architectural plans—just sketches on a few pieces of paper…
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Gaza war paralyses Israeli tourism for third year
In Israel's biblical city of Nazareth, the basilica is empty, restaurants and shops that usually thrive on Christian pilgrims are closed, and many hotels have been shut for months…
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Turning Tables - The Ritz-Carlton Opens a New Hotel and Restaurant in Oregon
The luxury hotel company makes its Pacific Northwest debut in Portland; plus, San Francisco restaurateur Shelley Lindgren brings a new wine program to Anguilla’s Malliouhana Resort.
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Tourists and business travellers alike hit the road again last year, boosting demand for hotel rooms by 11 per cent Canada wide…
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Israel’s Leading Hotel Chain Expands Internationally
Israel’s leading hotel chain Isrotel has announced the opening of their first hotel outside of the country. The brand, under a new division called ALUMA, meaning “ray of light” in Hebrew, will open its Skylark Hotel in Athens, Greece next month…
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Hilton Partners With Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Hilton and Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) have announced a strategic partnership that will expand the luxury experiences offered by Hilton as SLH properties join the hotels of the growing Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels &…
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ASIA, TOTAL EXTENDED-STAY HOTELS ACHIEVED FOURTH QUARTER MILESTONES IN 2023
TOTAL EXTENDED-STAY HOTELS achieved new fourth-quarter milestones in 2023, setting records in supply, demand, ADR, RevPAR, and room revenues, according to The Highland Group…
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