Expedia Group gives users the opportunity to test new technology
Expedia Group is opening a new space, EG Labs, where users can test new technology. The digital space is designed for "those excited about the next frontier of travel and tech," Expedia said. It is open to users in the U.S…
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Google's AI adds new capabilities in travel planning
Google is doubling down on travel, enabling Bard, its generative artificial intelligence (AI) model, to offer far more ways to help users plan their trips…
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Preferred Hotels' Legend Collection is entering Finland
Hotel Maria is poised to open in Helsinki Dec. 15 as a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts' Legend Collection -- the first of the collection's properties in Finland…
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Reimagining Hotel Operations and Guest Experiences Through the Integration of AI and Robotics
The hospitality industry is one of many who has taken notice and advantage of the remarkable advancements of technology in recent years…
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IHG Captures Top Spot for Extended Stay Accommodations
IHG’s classic brands Candlewood Suites and Staybridge Suites comprise the bulk of its extended-stay portfolio. The company added the Atwell Suites concept in 2019 and it’s beginning to add options in key cities…
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First-of-its-Kind Club Med Resort Announced in South Africa
Club Med has announced the development of Club Med Tinley, the company's first resort in South Africa. It will offer a distinct combination of beach and safari experiences…
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Bandon considers approval of major resort complex
Bandon, Oregon could be home to a new coastal resort that officials say would be the largest development of its kind in the city in decades. The proposed resort, dubbed Gravel Point, spans over 25 acres…
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IOI’s Lee brothers join Asian billionaires in S’pore hotel building spree
Lee Yeow Chor and Lee Yeow Seng among at least 10 Asian billionaires investing over RM20.6 billion to build new hotels across the island state…
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Hilton says it is working to disclose mandatory fees
Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT.N) said on Thursday that it was working to ensure mandatory fees are displayed upfront on all its websites and apps…
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APALEO DOUBLES HOTELS AND SERVICED APARTMENT USERS TO HIT 1,000 PROPERTIES
Hospitality platform Apaleo has announced it now has 1,000 hotels and serviced apartment buildings using its platform, marking a doubling of locations in just 18 months…
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HotelREZ Hotels & Resorts CEO – Mark Lewis
HotelREZ Hotels & Resorts is one of the world’s largest, yet tailored, companies dedicated to marketing and connecting independent hoteliers with bookers around the world. CEO Today caught up with its dynamic CEO Mark Lewis…
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Hyatt Wins BTN Hotel Survey for Traditional Hotel Brands
Hyatt, Hilton and Marriott — In that order—took the top three spots in BTN's corporate travel buyer survey of traditional hotel partners. U.K.-based IHG Hotels & Resorts placed fourth and French hotel giant Accor placed fifth…
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Beware of Sophisticated Phishing Campaigns That Attack Hotel Guests
Phishing is a common cyberattack technique that involves tricking users into clicking on malicious links, downloading malicious attachments, or entering sensitive information on fake websites.
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Interview with Christian Ruge, General Manager at Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok
Watch an insightful interview with Mr…
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Forbes: Asia’s billionaires ramping up hotel investments in Singapore
At least 10 billionaires, including the likes of Hong Kong’s Pansy Ho and Indonesia’s Sukanto Tanoto, are now investing more than S$6 billion (US$4.4 billion or RM20.57 billion) to build new hotels and expand their operations across the city state…
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New W hotel by Zaha Hadid Architects opens in Macau
The building mixes refined aesthetics and excellent energy efficiency standards and is located in the Studio City resort on the Chinese city-island…
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Buyers Consider Changes to Mitigate 2024 Hotel Rate Hikes
Consensus says hotel rate increases will hover around 5 percent this year; buyers also see an increase in hotel nights on the horizon…
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Anaheim Residents: Here’s Your Guide To Measure A, The Wage Hike For Hotel Workers
Anaheim voters are being asked to decide whether to require hotels and large event centers to pay their workers a minimum of $25 an hour…
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