Holidaymakers staying at a four-star hotel in Spain have been prevented from leaving via the front door - after local police said it was not conforming with tourism regulations and locked it up.
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Should the Government be Regulating Commissions Hotels Pay to the OTAs?
Recently, the Switzerland’s price watchdog (Der Preisüberwacher / Le surveillant des prix) ruled that Booking’s hotel commissions were 'abusively high' and ordered the OTA to lower them by 25% for Swiss hotels…
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Travel advisories, tariffs create headwinds for US hotels
There might be turbulence ahead for U.S…
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How Employee Wellness Is Becoming Hospitality’s Most Valuable Amenity
Hotels like Grand Hyatt Taipei now offer therapy dogs and listening sessions. The payoff? A productivity jump, lower turnover, and better customer service.
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What is a metasearch engine? The ultimate guide for hotels
When travellers search for a hotel, they’re not just browsing, they’re comparing…
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Trump Shifts Deportation Focus, Pausing Most Raids on Farms, Hotels and Eateries
The abrupt pivot on an issue at the heart of Mr. Trump’s presidency suggested his broad immigration crackdown was hurting industries and constituencies he does not want to lose.
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10 Hotel Truths for 2025 (That Actually Matter)
We’re halfway through 2025, it’s time to call it like it is and hospitality has seen a lot; some great ideas, a lot of noise, and more than a few flops.
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ClickFix phishing surge spoofs Booking.com to target hotels
Research from Cofense Intelligence has identified a series of Booking.com-themed phishing campaigns targeting hotel chains in the accommodation and food services sector.
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Asset sales after Hyatt’s Playa deal will be key
If everything goes according to plan, Hyatt expects to own Playa next week. But the real estate sales announced after will have everyone’s attention.
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How to Build a Smarter Comp Set in 3 Simple Steps
If your hotel is still using an outdated Comp Set—or worse, none at all—you’re flying blind. The right Comp Set is more than just a list of nearby hotels. It’s a strategic tool that helps you maximize revenue, control costs, and stay ahead of the…
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Injured man gets $9.45M jury verdict against Dallas hotel
A Dallas County jury awarded $9.45 million to a man who suffered injuries at Hotel Crescent Court while walking his dog.
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During the EHL Open Innovation Summit in Lausanne, we had the opportunity to sit down with Dr…
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Berlin hotel profits climb as supply falls and costs rise
The city’s hotels are under strain from surging demand, economic pressures, and unpredictable market dynamics.
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Choice Bumps Hyatt From Best Hotel Program, New Study Says
The Choice Privileges rewards program for hotel guests beats out the World of Hyatt for the No. 1 ranking among major lodging companies, according to a study released Wednesday.
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Hotel CEOs on the ‘human need’ for travel in the face of uncertainty
CEOs of Wyndham, Accor, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG and Marriott shared hospitality’s top growth opportunities at the NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum.
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Food for Thought: Is Traditional Search Dead?
A recent post on LinkedIn declared the end of the search engines as we know them. the list even declared “R.I.P…
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Wanderlust bodes well for travel outlook
Despite hospitality investors and travel consumers facing a turbulent landscape, the desire to experience new places has never been stronger, delegates heard at the NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum in New York on Monday…
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AI Can’t Give Hugs: The Human Element That Technology Cannot Replace
Throughout my career in strategic communications, I’ve witnessed many technological revolutions that promised to transform human connection.
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