San Francisco's glitzy hotels have been plunged into massive debt following a dramatic drop off in tourism to the Golden Gate City.
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Much-hated hotel feature that’s being rolled out across resorts – especially in smaller rooms
Wanting to use the bathroom on holiday in privacy could soon be a thing of the past. A rising number of hotel rooms are ditching the bathroom door entirely - and it's because rooms are getting smaller…
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Slow return of Chinese tourists causing problems for Asia Pacific tourism
If the New Year is a time to feel optimistic, tourism organisations across the Asia Pacific region were certainly feeling the positivity. The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) was certainly upbeat; releasing an executive summary report in…
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Egypt approves of LE 50B financing toward tourism sector to boost hotel room capacity
To bolster the tourism sector, the government recently gave the go-ahead to a new LE 50 billion initiative for building and operating new hotel rooms, including expansions of existing projects or converting closed buildings into hotel facilities…
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Fuji Speedway Hotel Guests Can Turn Laps On A Storied Japanese Track
The American writer Ernest Hemingway reportedly once said, "Auto-racing, mountain-climbing and bull-fighting are the only sports. The rest are games." At Fuji Speedway Hotel in Japan's Shizuoka Prefecture, guests can sample two of the great writer's…
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Panic in Turkey as tourists abandon country for another hotspot leaving hotels empty
The number of Turkish tourists in Greece has surged since Greece launched visas on arrival for visitors from the neighbouring state, with Turkey now experiencing a drop in tourism.
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Bob W, OCIM launch fund to convert old offices into serviced apartments
Bob W, the Finnish tech-powered hospitality company, has joined hands with Osborne+Co Investment Management (OCIM) and launched a £120 million ($155.55 million) equity raise to purchase and repurpose hotel and office buildings into short-term…
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Keep Michelin men out of our hotels!
It’s probably escaped most people’s attention, what with the football, the election, the Ukraine war, the horrors of Gaza, the assassination attempt and the revelation that the most powerful human on the planet has the intellectual sharpness of a…
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Keys to the Pool, Not the Room
Hotels are increasingly making some of their most enviable amenities available to day pass holders.
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Why The Luxury Hospitality Industry is Retail’s Latest Flex
While luxury fashion houses like Chanel and Dior have been operating seasonal popup stores for over a decade, the concept has, of late, evolved into more experiential partnerships with the hospitality industry…
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How Wellness is Transforming Travel
When the Global Wellness Institute released its latest valuation report this year, it forecasted that the wellness tourism market would surge from $651 billion in 2022 to $1,4 trillion by 2027, making it one of the fastest growing and robust sectors…
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China, Kazakhstan upgrade tourism cooperation
A report from People’s Daily: The opening ceremony of the Kazakhstan Year of Tourism in China in 2024 was recently held in Beijing. China and Kazakhstan will hold a series of splendid activities throughout the year of tourism, which include art…
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Two of S.F.’s biggest hotels reportedly lose $1 billion in value after owner exits
Two of San Francisco's biggest hotels, Hilton Union Square and Parc 55, have lost $1 billion in value as the city’s critical tourism sector continues a slow recovery, according to a new report.
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With just 11 tents, ENVI SISINI Serengeti promises guests luxury, adventure, and quintessential African wildlife experiences in a leading safari destination.
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Hoteliers hit back at proposal to introduce hotel tax in Dublin
THE IRISH HOTELS Federation has criticised proposals that could see a hotel tax introduced in Dublin…
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The Secret To Sustainable Hotel Guest Behavior
How often have you walked into a hotel room to find a sign that reads, "Each towel wash uses 15 liters of water. Please consider reusing your towel to help our environment."
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Steady growth in Vietnam’s tourism attracts interest from international hotel companies
Tourism in Vietnam has been witnessing steady improvement since the past two years. With its stunning beaches, tropical forests, rice terraces and verdant islets, the South East Asian country has something for everyone…
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Announcing the first organization in the world to unite hospitality developers and conservationists
The hospitality industry reaches a significant milestone today with the official launch of the Nature Resort Development Alliance (NRDA). Founded by the industry for the industry, the NRDA is uniting the global nature-based hospitality sector with…
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