Can Robots Boost Hotel Wellness?
The bustling streets of New York City now host a remarkable innovation at one of its iconic hotels. The Lotte New York Palace has introduced the Aescape robotic massage bed, offering guests an unprecedented wellness experience. In partnership with…
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'For a life without boundaries,' promise the makers of the superyacht 'Ulyssia', a planned 1,050ft (320m) vessel bigger than The Titanic that its owners say with 'transform our concept of discovery and home'…
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Inside the largest hotel wine cellar in the world
Not many people have wandered in the bowels of Monaco’s most famous hotel, but this year, to celebrate its 150-year history, the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo is granting guests access to its extraordinary wine collection for the first time…
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In conversation with… Maria Zarraluqui – development VP at Meliá
Meliá Hotels is setting its sights on significant expansion across southern Europe and beyond. In an exclusive conversation with Hospitality Investor, Vice President of Development Maria Zarraluqui revealed an interest in wide range of markets…
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A 'dystopian' capsule 'apartment' is being offered as a solution for Sydneysiders who cannot find or afford even a small unit due to the city's housing crisis.
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Traces of cyanide have been found in the cups of six people found dead in a central Bangkok luxury hotel, Thai police said on Wednesday.
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Six people have been found dead at a five-star hotel in Bangkok amid reports that a number were poisoned to death.
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EARTH-BUILT HOTEL OPENS IN SAUDI ARABIA
Dar Tantora The House Hotel is a boutique eco-hotel in AIUIa’s Old Town, a labyrinth of 12th-century mud and stone brick buildings that surround an ancient fort.
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Inside Park Lane Copenhagen, a former cinema-turned-boutique hotel
Park Lane Copenhagen is set to begin welcoming guests in October 2024, following an extensive transformation. The 69-key hotel finds home in a property that dates back to the 1920s, originally a cinema and later transformed into a hotel…
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The Empire State is implementing a ban on single-use plastic toiletry bottles in hotels. Starting January 1, 2025, hotels with more than 50 rooms will no longer provide the miniature shampoo and conditioner bottles…
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London’s latest luxury hotel and club set for former royal residence
A historic landmark in London’s Mayfair, which used to be a royal residence, is set to open as a new luxury hotel next year, it has been confirmed.
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James Bermingham of Virgin Hotels Collection on growth and synergies
Last year, Virgin Group combined its two hospitality businesses under a new parent brand, Virgin Hotels Collection. The consolidated portfolio comprises the Virgin Hotels brand and the company's ultraluxe Virgin Limited Edition properties. Hotels…
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BlueRock Consulting launches the Luxury Hotel Benchmarking Report
BlueRock Consulting, a boutique management consulting firm launched the Luxury Hotel Benchmarking Report, providing financial performance metrics for the luxury hotel industry in the selected Mediterranean countries, based on participation and…
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The inside scoop: George Fleck
We chat to the vice president and global brand leader of W Hotels about its evolving identity and whether there are too many brands out there.
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Minor Hotels Appoints Puneet Dhawan as Head of Asia
Global hotel operator Minor Hotels has appointed Puneet Dhawan as Head of Asia, a strategic move aligning with the group's expansion plans across Asia and India. Effective this July, Dhawan will oversee the performance of all Minor Hotels properties…
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Scandic Go accelerates growth in Sweden with office conversions
Scandic Hotels Group is expanding its budget brand, Scandic Go, through the conversion of existing office buildings in Gothenburg and Umeå, Sweden.
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Inspiring the next generation: an interview with Morten Malting
Ahead of HSMAI Europe’s first ‘Future You’ to be staged in The Netherlands , we catch up with one of the event’s key speakers, Morten Malting, Food & Beverage Director Norway, at Scandic Hotels, and a new member of the association’s People & Culture…
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Investment Opportunities in the Lifestyle Hotel Market
Multi-story complexes of similar-looking rooms with cozy lighting, finely-pressed sheets, and a corporate, sterile feel. These kinds of hotels abound, found on every street corner in the U.S…
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