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UK serviced apartments: Investment and pipeline stay strong
Investment in serviced apartments is on the rise, with the UK market proving particularly attractive. In a ranking of 26 real estate sectors, serviced apartments climbed from 16th place in 2022 to ninth position in 2024, according to the Emerging…
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Hotel Loyalty Is Dying As Brands Choose Owners Over Guests
This is going to sound harsh, but I find big hotel chains to be among the more duplicitous businesses in travel. Ouch, I said it, give me bed bugs and an overcooked egg!
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Public-funded facilities offering ‘hotel’ services to be investigated
Thai Hotels Association says temples, schools and universities offering banquet and other services for profit should not be tolerated.
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Hollywood director Guillermo del Toro stays at ‘haunted’ Aberdeen hotel
From haunted bedrooms to deep-fried Mars Bars, Aberdeenshire is proving to be quite a hit with Hollywood film director Guillermo del Toro…
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Holistic approach key to retaining talent and maximizing profit
The evolving landscape of human resources in the hospitality industry has become a focal point as companies grapple with the twin challenges of talent acquisition and retention, particularly as labour shortages continue to plague the sector…
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How To Score A Free Hotel Room Upgrade, According To Travel Experts
Staying at a nice hotel feels like such an indulgence, but even the most basic accommodations can be quite pricey. To upgrade to a larger room or one with a scenic view, for example, may be desirable but does not always fit into your travel budget…
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Innocorn Introduces AI Kimiya Elevating Luxury Hotel Guest Interactions to New Heights
Innocorn, a trailblazer in AI innovation, is excited to unveil AI Kimiya, a cutting-edge in-room assistant designed to elevate guest experiences in the hospitality sector. AI Kimiya is poised to transform how guests interact with hotel services…
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Evergreen apologizes over Chinese flag furor at Paris hotel
The management of Taiwan's Evergreen Laurel Hotel on Thursday issued an apology for not including the Chinese flag in the Olympics decor at its Paris hotel, which had offended some of its patrons.
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Airbnb to mimic luxury hotel services to offer guests more
Accommodation rental giant wants to expand its experiences to offer services such as massages and private chefs.
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Soft brands move into midscale
For the first 10 years of their existence, soft brands were largely an upper upscale and luxury phenomenon. But in recent years, several major hotel companies have been introducing soft brand collections in the midscale segment of the market. Due to…
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Hotels in crisis – are they ready to communicate in an emergency?
Six found dead at Grand Hyatt Bangkok.’‘Detectives investigating devastating Glasgow hotel fire’‘Woman found dead at five star Surrey hotel – man suspected of murder.’‘Hilton hotel in Paddington evacuated after laundry fire.’…
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Five Key Hospitality Trends for Attracting Tomorrow’s Travelers
Picture this: As you step up to the check-in counter at a hotel, the receptionist asks, ‘Have you stayed with us before?’ This seemingly simple question reveals a critical flaw in the hotel’s operations and shows that the hotel is falling behind in…
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My Place Hotels CEO talks evolution of extended stay, breaking the mold
With a long family history in hospitality, Ryan Rivett shares his outlook on the “desirable” extended stay segment and his strategy for My Place as it celebrates 10 years of franchising.
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The Savoy’s head concierge on the changing demands of modern hotel guests
Rahim Ismail speaks exclusively to Boutique Hotelier about new trends, his favourite memories and the most unexpected request he's ever received
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Data Analytics of Yesteryear: What Is New Is Old
Many of us go on big trips to celebrate milestones in our lives – birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, graduations, retirements.
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Anyone who’s worked with the general public knows how baffling some people’s behaviour can be.
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Airbnb Wants to Woo Hotel Customers With Luxury Offerings
Airbnb is reportedly planning luxury offerings like personal chefs to entice travelers away from hotels…
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