NEWSSri Lanka tourism lacks direct consumer marketing: Industry experts
The lack of consumer marketing was a hinderance for the development of tourism in Sri Lanka, hospitality experts said at a panel discussion held recently.
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Eco-Luxury Travel: The New Trend in High-End Tourism
Luxury travel has traditionally been associated with extravagance and opulence. However, in recent times, a significant shift towards ecological awareness is redefining this sector…
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Ice hotel opens in Sinetta, Finland
Tourists visit an ice hotel in Sinetta, Finland, Dec. 28, 2023. An ice hotel with ice church, ice restaurant, ice bar and other facilities opened in Sinetta, attracting many tourists. (Xinhua/Chen Jing)…
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Hotels.com leverages NBA players’ expertise in new campaign
With games in more than 40 cities around the country, NBA players spend enough time in hotels to become experts in the amenities they provide…
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Luxury hotels log higher revenue: half of it comes from food, beverage
Food and beverages are major sources of revenue for most of the luxury hotels in Bangladesh compared to their earnings from renting out rooms as operators have stepped up efforts to drive sales…
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Inside the kitchen of Jose Hadad, the owner of Mad Mexican
Stocked with dried chilies, cake pops and a hidden mezcal collection - Jose Hadad, the owner of Mad Mexican restaurant and wholesaler, left Mexico on the advice of a college admissions officer…
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A hotel made entirely out of ice just opened in Europe
Sweden’s Icehotel is built using snow and ice from the Torne River in Lapland - There’s no shortage of super cool winter getaways this year, from a stay in Santa's post office to a visit to some dazzling Christmas lights, but this one has gotta be…
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First Look: NYX Hotel Dublin opens with €99 rooms and ‘floating’ beds
A new ‘lifestyle hotel’ in Dublin aims to become a destination in itself in Portobello - First things first. Dublin’s latest hotel - a spanking, 175-bed new-build fresh out of the packet in Portobello - is pronounced ‘nix’…
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A Ski Resort Rebrands as Ultraexclusive, and Some Locals Feel Left Out
Windham Mountain, a ski resort just over two hours north of New York City, was in need of revamping. The lift lines were too long. The food and drink quality had declined…
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New $250 Minimum Charge: Hotels Are Killing Room Service, Slowly And Then All At Once
The Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas, a Marriott Autograph Collection property, now has a $75 minimum for room service. And if you want proper plates and napkins, rather than cardboard and paper, there’s a $250 minimum for that…
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How to balance exceptional festive dining, sustainability and technology
Nick Smith, Shangri-La’s VP of F&B, on redefining holiday celebrations - Starting his Shangri-La journey in 2008, Nick Smith has been pivotal in shaping the F&B sectors in Shanghai and Beijing…
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Winning entries in the National Gingerbread House Competition
National Gingerbread House Competition-Top 10 overall The primary entry rule remains that creations must be 100% edible and at least 75% gingerbread. (Omni Grove Park Inn)
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Reimagining the travel experience through hotel design
After the fallow pandemic years, hotels are once again competing to provide the best short-term homes to holidaymakers and business travellers alike…
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How a neglected building was transformed into America’s greenest hotel
Driving south on the Connecticut turnpike, a stretch of I-95 that runs through the coastal city of New Haven, it’s easy to catch a glimpse of an iconic Brutalist building designed by seminal mid-century architect Marcel Breuer…
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Mastering Mixology: 7 common cocktail mixing mistakes and how to correct them
As an expert in the world of mixology, I’ve witnessed countless enthusiasts elevate their cocktail game to new heights. However, even the most seasoned bartenders occasionally make mistakes that can impact the quality of their concoctions…
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Dirtybird Announces CampINN Will Not Return in 2024
CampINN, the beloved Dirtybird collaborative hotel takeover event comes to an end after a remarkable run of three years. The festival brought Home Bass with the minds of Dirtybird Records together for a unique experience in Florida…
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Spending the night in North America’s only ice hotel
An unforgettable Nordic-inspired experience where ice and snow are transformed into an enchanting overnight stay. When dealing with more than 30,000 tons of ice, you need to know your way around snow…
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The Scandinavian bar’s partnership with the Kerry Hotel’s Red Sugar promises classic cocktails with a mix of northern European and Asian flavourings - ‘The sun is up but it’s the middle of the night…
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