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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Luxe hoteliers tout growth plans at L.E/Miami trade show
Expansion, whether in terms of property count, amenities or geographic scope, emerged as a theme at this year's L.E/Miami trade show, where roughly 2,000 hoteliers, destination marketers, travel advisors and other industry professionals gathered…
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Barcelona plans to shut all holiday apartments by 2028
Barcelona, a top Spanish holiday destination, announced on Friday that it will bar apartment rentals to tourists by 2028, an unexpectedly drastic move as it seeks to rein in soaring housing costs and make the city liveable for residents…
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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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Expedia Report Finds Americans Win The Gold Medal For Taking Fewest Vacation Days In The World
24th Annual Vacation Deprivation Report finds Americans are more vacation deprived than ever; unveils tips from around the world to help U.S. travelers get more out of their time off and save on their next trip…
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SpringHill Suites scores in soccer market with new partnerships
The all-suite hotel brand announced collaborations with US Youth Soccer and the former US Women's National Team star, Sydney Leroux.
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SHA Wellness Clinic launches healthy living island in Middle East
SHA Wellness Clinic has partnered with IMKAN to launch the world’s first healthy living island. SHA Emirates will be located in AlJurf, an enclave on the coastline approximately halfway between Abu Dhabi and Dubai…
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BossaNova greenlights Wildflame historic hotels doc
Distributor, BossaNova Media, has greenlit the first project to come out of its 2023 Development Day pitching event: documentary series A Hotel Through Time, which will explore the hidden histories, secrets and scandals of the UK’s great hotels…
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Spa Revenue Management: The Art of Pricing Optimization for Spa Services
Effective pricing strategies are the cornerstone of spa revenue management. While price controls are still largely a manual endeavor in the spa industry compared to the more sophisticated automated programs employed for hotel rooms and airline…
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China unleashed: Outbound travel from China surges by close to 400%
The travel industry has been waiting, waiting for Chinese travelers to return to the global tourism stage in a significant way, while there was some recovery in 2023, outbound travel from China remained largely in the role of supporting actor rather…
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Novotel announces ocean protection partnership with WWF
Novotel, Accor’s founding brand, today announced the launch of an international partnership with WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) that will see Novotel champion the protection and restoration of the ocean through science-based action and…
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Looking Back, Moving Forward: How Hospitality Trends Are Evolving
Last year, we explored eight dynamic hospitality trends shaping our industry. What’s changed since then? Are these trends still relevant, or have they faded into obscurity? We revisited our insights to evaluate their current status…
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As Phocuswright Europe kicks off, travel experts weigh in on the AI buzz
It’s been a busy spring in the travel world, with product rollouts from Expedia Group, Google and OpenAI, among others. So when more than 500 travel insiders gathered in Barcelona Monday for the start of the 2024 Phocuswright Europe conference…
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Asia Pacific Tourism Recovery: A Mixed Picture, But Visa Easing And More Air Capacity Would Help
Experts convened by PATA also show that digitalisation, localisation, seamless travel payments and tourism aligned to values are redefining the new Asia Pacific tourism landscape.
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Hyatt enjoys ‘robust’ demand for European business travel and meetings
Hotel company Hyatt is continuing to see “robust” demand for business travel in Europe while noting a post-Covid change in the pattern of bookings.
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U.S. travelers are hunting for value in Europe this summer
Europe-bound travelers from the U.S. are doing things differently this summer, putting value at the center of how they strategize their European vacations, industry experts say.
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International tourism reached 97% of pre-pandemic levels in the first quarter of 2024
International tourist arrivals reached 97% of pre-pandemic levels in the first quarter of 2024. According to UN Tourism, more than 285 million tourists travelled internationally in January-March, about 20% more than the first quarter of 2023…
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How has the Euro Cup Affected Hotel Demand in Munich?
Germany is hosting the Euro Cup 2024, presenting an exceptional opportunity for travel businesses. This prestigious tournament will draw football enthusiasts from across the globe to ten dynamic cities, including Berlin, Munich, and Frankfurt…
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