Hotel loses all coverage after lying about armed security guards
Lying on an insurance application has consequences – as one Oklahoma hotel discovered after a guest was fatally shot on its premises.
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New EU standards aim to curb fake hotel reviews
The European Commission has launched a new Code of Conduct on online hotel reviews to address fake and misleading feedback.
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Man Who Lived Rent-Free in Hotel for 5 Years Pleads Guilty to Fraud
After checking into a Manhattan hotel for one night, Mickey Barreto exploited an obscure New York City housing law to stay there for years.
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Indonesia moves to regulate unregistered tourism accommodation
New Indonesian government rules will require all hotels, villas and short-term accommodation to hold valid licences by March 2026 or risk being removed from online travel agency (OTA) platforms, the Ministry of Tourism has announced…
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New York City Hotel Prices Will Look Different Next Month Thanks To A New Law
New legislation, set to take effect in late February, will change the way hotels can advertise their nightly rates and help fight against predatory pricing.
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Acciona's blunder at the spa of a Lopesan hotel in Meloneras
In the idyllic setting of the Lopesan Villa del Conde Resort & Thalasso, relaxation is reserved for guests. For Acciona Facility Services, SA, the thalassotherapy center has become a real legal headache…
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Social Engineering at the Front Desk: A Growing Threat for Hotels
Every day, hotel front desk staff welcome new guests and collect their personal identifiable information (PII), such as names, addresses, emails, credit card numbers, and even passport data. This trove of data makes hotels attractive targets for…
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Costa del Sol tourism revenue hits record €21.8bn despite dip in hotel stays
The province’s tourism chief has hailed a shift toward "quality over quantity," as rising visitor spending offsets a cooling in traditional occupancy rates
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Top 5 hospitality industry trends to watch in 2026
Luxury travelers and major eventgoers are slated to drive hotel demand this year, while rising labor costs and advancements in artificial intelligence could shift hospitality operations.
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Ads for Booking.com and three hotel chains banned over misleading prices
Adverts for three hotel chains and the travel site Booking.com have been banned for misleading consumers about the number of rooms available at the cheapest prices.
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Jose Mourinho has been accused of leaving his former club Fenerbahce with an eye-watering £656,000 bill after staying at a luxurious five-star hotel for the majority of his 16-month spell in charge of the Turkish Super Lig club, as per reports in…
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Serbia Seeks to Fast-Track Trump Hotel Project Backed by Kushner
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic’s governing party drafted a special law to push through a real estate project, championed by Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law, on a historic site.
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Guy Grossi sells Melbourne Italian institution, buyer revealed
Celebrity chef Guy Grossi is selling Melbourne fine dining institution Grossi Florentino and other restaurants after more than 25 years running the high-profile venue.
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New Umrah rules: Pilgrims from UAE must now pre-book hotels, transport
Umrah operators in the UAE are urging pilgrims to pre-book their transport and accommodation when applying for visas, as Saudi authorities tighten measures to regulate pilgrim movement.
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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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Relief for campaigners as five-star hotel on Milos’s famous ‘moon beach’ halted
Environmental campaigners have welcomed a decision to halt construction of a disputed five-star hotel on a Greek beach known for its outstanding natural beauty.
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Four-star hotel in Spain fined for scanning guest's ID card
The Spanish data protection agency (AEPD) said that this practice during the check-in process at accommodation establishments constitutes an "excessive processing of personal data"
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Waiters and hotel staff: Italy invests €120 million to improve staff accommodation
An innovative measure to address one of the main challenges facing the tourism and hospitality sector: the difficulty seasonal workers have in finding affordable accommodation. With a total allocation of €120 million spread over three years, the…
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