24 Indicted in $5 Million Construction Kickback and Bribery Scheme
The suspects, who were arrested in a predawn roundup, are accused of skimming money during the construction of luxury buildings and boutique hotels.
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If you’re a guest in a hotel, it’s considered common courtesy to treat fellow guests with respect and express gratitude to the hotel staff who strive to make your stay a five-star experience…
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Inside the Turmoil of Whitney Houston’s Shocking Death
Whitney Houston drowned in her bathtub at the Beverly Hilton hotel on Feb. 11, 2012, the day before the Grammys, turning that weekend's festivities into an impromptu memorial.
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Travel bounces back as vacation rental bookings rise up to 27% on 2022 levels
The outlook for vacation rental travel this year is confident as Key Data reveals a significant rise in the number of reservations made in January 2023 compared to January 2022.
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Las Vegas hotels accused of rental price conspiracy in class action
Several major companies that run prominent hotels on the famous commercial strip near Las Vegas were hit with a consumer antitrust lawsuit in federal court on Wednesday accusing them of conspiring to keep hotel room rates artificially high…
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Euromonitor Report Releases Top 100 City Destinations for 2022
Paris retained the title of the world’s top city destination, with Dubai and Amsterdam making up the top three. Annual index by global market research company reported on the top global cities for tourism, sustainability, and economic performance…
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Hard Rock says Mirage, and its volcano, will live on into 2023
A guitar-shaped room tower will eventually replace it, but the iconic volcano in front of the Mirage on the Las Vegas Strip is getting a bit of a reprieve…
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Average daily hotel rates hit record highs across the U.S., Europe and other major markets this year, and despite signs of a slowing global economy, hospitality's robust pricing power is likely to extend into 2023…
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What’s your strategy for tackling rogue wholesalers?
Wholesalers play an important part in hotel distribution, especially if you have large inventories to fill…
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Virgin Atlantic scraps requirement for gendered uniforms
Virgin Atlantic has updated its gender identity policy, removing the requirement for employees to wear gendered uniforms.
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ALL-INCLUSIVE: WHEN CASH IS SCARCE, VALUE BECOMES KING
The past few years have been strange for the hotel industry. First, COVID-19 created a level of disruption never seen before…
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Cannabis-friendly hotels target high-end travelers
Though the cannabis legalization movement in the U.S. has spawned plenty of "bud and breakfasts" and weed-friendly, budget hotels, a handful of boutique hoteliers are targeting the high-end cannabis traveler -- no pun intended…
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The Top 5 Reasons Why Hotel Guests Look But Don't Book
We are all familiar with ‘buyer’s remorse’ – but what about a buyer’s hesitation? The moment a consumer stares at their digital shopping cart, consumed with quiet contemplation before making the final decision to purchase…
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Meetings: A New Approach to Hotel Design and Immersive Experiences
As the hospitality industry continues to evolve, so does the concept of the traditional meeting. From core spaces to broader event experiences, the industry and what event planners and attendees are seeking is starting to shift and expand…
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Jamba Robotic Kiosk Opens In Travel Stop
Love's Travel Stops in Williams, California, debuts a Jamba by Blendid Robotic Smoothie Kiosk.
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Concord Hospitality Gets Creative with Employee Recruitment, Retention Strategies
From refugees to retirees, Chief Human Resource Officer Debra Punke shares how Concord Hospitality is doing its best to combat the current hospitality labor shortage.
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SeaPods: Giving A New Meaning to Ocean Front Living
For three-and-a-half years, Grant Romundt – co-founder of Ocean Builders – lived in a floating home in Toronto.
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The hotel that inspired 'Dirty Dancing' has burned down
Somebody put Baby in a corner: the remains of an upstate New York hotel that inspired the movie "Dirty Dancing" have burned down, according to the local fire department…
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