Why is an illegally built hotel in Benalmádena still standing and remains open for business?
In April 2021, a Supreme Court ruling declared final a judgement ordering the demolition of the building, which has not yet been enforced
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Hotels get in on the experience economy
Hotels are betting big on the experience economy and are revamping their digital platforms to become travel marketplaces that curate and sell memorable moments alongside their rooms…
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Fact-Check: Will All French Hotels Need Eco-Certification by 2026?
There’s been a lot of buzz in the media recently claiming that France’s Loi Climat & Résilience will force all hotels to obtain eco-certification by 2026. But a closer reading of the legislation reveals a different picture…
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Helsinki ranked the world’s most sustainable tourist destination for the second year in a row
For the second year in a row, Helsinki has been ranked first in the Global Destination Sustainability (GDS) Index. The latest results were published on Tuesday 23 September.
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Why so many hotel owners are making the switch to third-party managers
A growing number of hotel companies are shifting day-to-day management activities from hotel brand managers to third-party management companies.
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To create real value, think like a guest
Let’s talk about revenue management.
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Proceed with caution: navigating AI in the hotel industry
Integrated Resort Advisors Principal and HFTP International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame inductee, Scot Campbell, is recognised as a pivotal figure in the hospitality technology landscape.
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Competition intensifies in US midscale extended stay
This year, Extended Stay America celebrates 30 years in business. Originally a pioneer in the midscale, Extended Stay America today remains the only major lodging company exclusively focused on the extended stay category…
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Former outback pub manager claims ‘rape me’ messages to worker were ‘work terminology’
The former manager of a famous outback pub in a West Australian tourist hotspot has told a jury that messages he sent to his employee asking her to “rape” and “abuse” him were “work terminology”.
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Rising star chef arrested after 'robbing three banks on the same day'
Valentino Luchin is a celebrated chef who has worked in the California food industry for decades - but the robbery accusations are not his first run-in with the law
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President Donald Trump fumes as Dallas hotel manager beheaded in front of family by Cuban national
US President Donald Trump has directly addressed yet another incident of horrific violence during which a father was beheaded in front of his family, declaring the “time for being soft on these Illegal Immigrant Criminals is OVER under my watch!”…
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Loyalty Programs: Who’s Really Winning?
I have a love-hate relationship with loyalty programs. Actually, scratch that. Mostly hate. Having sat on the franchisee side of the table, I know first-hand that these programs don’t benefit the hotel. They don’t benefit the traveler either. They…
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Inside Whisky Maker Ardbeg’s Whimsical New Hotel in Scotland
Single-malt whisky maker Ardbeg just stepped onto the hotel scene.
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Azerai Founder Adrian Zecha Outlines His Vision for the Boutique Hotel Brand
Adrian Zecha, one of the world’s most respected hoteliers and the founder of Azerai Resorts, recently visited the boutique hotel brand’s two properties in Vietnam ahead of the five-year anniversary of Azerai Ke Ga Bay’s grand opening…
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The $1 Trillion Question: Can the Middle East Afford a 7-Month Tourism Year?
The Middle East is building the world’s boldest tourism dreams—but will rising heat rewrite the rules of ROI, resilience, and reputation? From 50 °C “death zone” summers to exploding cooling costs and stranded giga-assets, the risks are no longer…
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AI in hotels: Service upgrade or system error?
The hospitality industry faces immense opportunities and disruptions with the advancement of AI, heard some 300 hoteliers and industry stakeholders who convened at Singapore Hotel Association (SHA)’s second Hospitality Exchange (HX 2025) at Hilton…
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AHLA, AAHOA decries failed referendum that will cause minimum wage to escalate to $30 by 2028.
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Fury as iconic Brutalist hotel in Tunisia faces demolition
The start of demolition work on an iconic Tunisian hotel has sparked strong opposition from citizens, architects, NGOs and heritage experts in the North African country and around the world.
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