World Cup has a massive hotel problem
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup soon to be held across 16 host cities in North America, the international soccer tournament was initially expected to be a tourism gold rush.
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‘One million a room’: Luxury Barossa hotel plan slugged with massive cost hike
Construction costs for a controversial 12-storey Barossa hotel dubbed “The Slug” have nearly doubled, as the wine mogul behind the plan ‘temporarily’ closes a cafe and cellar door.
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Cyber criminals targeting guests of Dutch Bastion Hotels
Cybercriminals posing as customer service representatives are targeting guests of the Dutch hotel chain Bastion Hotels. Customers are receiving what appears to be phishing messages on WhatsApp containing a remarkable amount of their personal data…
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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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Hospitality Sector Sees Spike in Phishing Activity: How Hotel Owners Can Protect Their Businesses
Hospitality businesses are being urged to strengthen their cybersecurity practices following a significant increase in phishing attacks within the industry.
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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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Washington Hotel in Japan discloses ransomware infection incident
The Washington Hotel brand in Japan has announced that that its servers were compromised in a ransomware attack, exposing various business data.
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Hyatt Executive Chairman steps down amid scrutiny over Epstein connections
Tom Pritzker, executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels, has resigned following the release of U.S…
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From Hyatt to Holiday Inn, America’s free hotel breakfast is facing a K-shaped economic threat
At some point in the 1980s and 90s, the free hot breakfast became a staple of the hospitality industry. At many a Holiday Inn or Hampton Inn, the lobby at 8 a.m…
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The US Is About to Make Social Media History a Mandatory Requirement for ESTA
Planning to visit the United States anytime soon? Brace yourself, because the U.S. government may be about to introduce a major change to the way international travellers, including those from the UK and Europe, are allowed to enter the country…
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New York City bans hidden hotel fees and surprise charges
The rule requires hotels operating in, or marketing to, New York City to show the full price upfront, including mandatory fees and credit card authorisations.
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US hotel giant Hyatt allegedly attacked as stolen data appears online
A ransomware gang claims it broke into Hyatt’s global hotel empire, saying it stole internal logins and financial data that could be downloaded for free.
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BTS 2026 Comeback Tour Triggers Mic Drop Spike in Hotel Prices Amid Dynamite Demand
BTS’ Busan homecoming hasn’t happened yet, but hotel prices are already in Dynamite mode — with some properties charging up to 10 times their usual rates
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Moon hotel startup hopes you get lunar lunacy, drop $1M deposit for 2032 stay
Step 1: Ask for deposit. Step 2: ??? Step 3: Build Moon hotel empire
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Hilton Hotels accused of cancelling ICE agents bookings in ‘malicious’ move
A Minneapolis Hilton hotel has been accused of refusing accommodation to federal immigration officers, with the Trump administration branding the move as "malicious".
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Acquisition of Hotel in Makkah Considered Not in Line with Mandate and Intermediary
The decision of Danantara to acquire land and the Novotel Makkah Thakher City Hotel in Makkah City, Saudi Arabia, is considered not in line with the main mandate of the institution…
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Kushner’s Firm Pulls Out of Trump-Branded Hotel Deal in Serbia
The announcement came just hours after prosecutors there charged four government officials with corruption in connection with the half-billion-dollar project.
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Aimbridge sues former CEO, co-founder
Lawsuit against David Johnson alleges a violation of contractual restrictive covenant obligations; asks court for expedited discovery.
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