US porn tycoon buys up plush Scots hotel as she reveals vision for future
She and daughter Sydney have teamed up to transform the 1625 landmark
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Shatterproof honors Capuano at ALIS
Marriott leader recognized for his commitment to reduce addiction stigma, support mental health efforts within the hotel industry.
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€140m Saudi-Swiss hospitality education partnership unveiled
Under the patronage of Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism, His Excellency Ahmed bin Aqil Al-Khateeb, Riyadh has announced a major Saudi-Swiss partnership during the “TOURISE 2025” Summit, signalling a new phase in the Kingdom’s efforts to cultivate…
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New system extracts water from atmosphere
A set of atmospheric water harvesting solutions, described by Shanghai developers as the world's first comprehensive solution of its kind to provide green and accessible drinking water worldwide, has been unveiled recently…
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How to claim the crown at the branded resi ball
From a lesser-known and even lesser-discussed product a few years ago to the belle of the ball, the branded residences segment continues to thrive as developers, investors and operators clamour to get an invite to the party…
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7 things boomers do at hotel breakfast buffets that make millennials die inside
The breakfast buffet is a strange social experiment where generations collide over scrambled eggs and mini muffins, revealing patterns that are impossible to ignore.
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Thai Hotel Chain RoomQuest Becomes World's First Fully AI-Automated Hospitality Group
CEO Peerawat Hansirikul leads unprecedented transformation of hotel operations with US partner, targeting global markets from 2026.
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‘Don’t sell loneliness’: Korean restaurant refuses service to solo diners, sparks debate
Noodle outlet advertises sarcastic ‘options’ for people who want to dine alone as country faces rising number of single households
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This New Year’s Eve is expected to unfold differently for Bulgaria’s hotel and restaurant sector, as a temporary suspension of POS terminals and ATMs will disrupt card payments for several hours. The pause is connected to the technical transition of…
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AI and robotics, which cut costs between 20 and 30 percent and work 24/7, could put up to 92,000 Nevada hospitality jobs at risk by 2035, driven by profit motives
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India is set to become Marriott International's next big growth bet
The hotel chain's chief commercial officer, John Toomey, said in an interview with Business Insider that Marriott is looking to double its footprint in India, from 48 to 90 cities.
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Why capsule hotels are taking global cities by storm
What started out as minimalist sleeping pods for Japanese salarymen has morphed into an urban hospitality trend, with London leading the charge.
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How infrastructure investment boosted tourism in these two countries
Hotels don’t exist in a vacuum. You’d need to be an investor with very deep pockets to not only build the property but also the required travel infrastructure to bring people to and from the destination…
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Mexico, D.R. still LATAM’s hottest markets
Lodging Econometrics recently reported the Latin America construction pipeline stood at 751 projects and 116,480 rooms at the end of 3Q25, representing year-over-year (YOY) increases of 17% in projects and 11% in rooms. However, Hotel Equities Juan…
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Hotel CEOs on AI, distribution, and the next battle for direct
For years, hotel CEOs have talked about the power struggle between brands and online travel agencies (OTAs). But now, a new force is reshaping that battleground – Artificial Intelligence.
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Ads for Booking.com and three hotel chains banned over misleading prices
Adverts for three hotel chains and the travel site Booking.com have been banned for misleading consumers about the number of rooms available at the cheapest prices.
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Luxury hospitality is built on connection, not algorithms: Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group CEO
Luxury hospitality isn’t built on manuals or presentations. It’s built on something far more enduring: human connection.
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30 years of celebration for Millennium Hotels & Resorts
Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR) is celebrating its 30th anniversary, a milestone that traces the Singapore-born hospitality group’s rise into a global force with more than 150 hotels and resorts across key markets…
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