Glyn Aeppel on music's inspiration, taking risks
Glyn Aeppel is a hotel developer and a music composer who finds inspiration and spark her business creativity…
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Glyn Aeppel on music's inspiration, taking risks
Glyn Aeppel is a hotel developer and a music composer who finds inspiration and spark her business creativity…
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Sands China launches rebranded Londoner Grand Hotel
Sands China, in collaboration with Marriott International, has announced the launch of the Londoner Grand Hotel, the first hotel in Macau to be entitled ‘Luxury Collection Hotel…
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What are Spain's controversial new rules for registering hotel guests?
Hoteliers and travel agencies have warned that controversial new hotel registration rules in Spain are not only difficult to implement but will make holidays more expensive for travellers and could hurt the tourism sector's competitiveness abroad…
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BWH Hotels names new lead for China
BWH Hotels has named Harry Dong as the new President and CEO of BWH Hotels China (Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan), Mongolia, and Nepal, following in the footsteps of his father, William Dong, who previously held this role…
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Artificial Intelligence Is Checking Into Your Hotel – Are You Ready?
Even though artificial intelligence has been a part of our lexicon for more than seventy years, artificial intelligence remains the latest bright shiny thing. Businesses large and small feel compelled to incorporate artificial intelligence into…
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A growing trend in the travel industry, particularly in the realm of hotel design, is reshaping the way travelers experience their surroundings. This movement, known as biophilic architecture, has captured the attention of global travelers and…
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How Cloud PMS and Self-Service Technology Can Power Growth & Profits for Aparthotels
The aparthotel market is on a rapid growth trajectory, with the global extended-stay hotel sector valued at $54.5 billion in 2023 and projected to reach $166.5 billion by 2033, according to Future Market Insights…
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Hyatt Place’s Ongoing Breakfast Test: Will $14 Charges Replace Free Morning Meals?
Hyatt ended free, full breakfast at Hyatt Place properties as a brand standard guarantee during the pandemic.
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Sam Nazarian and Tony Robbins Are Launching Longevity Clubs and Hotels
The Estate is the latest entrant in the $5.6 trillion-per-year global wellness industry and will include hotels, residences and longevity centers with $35,000-a-year memberships.
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What do Sir Winston Churchill and Israeli entrepreneurs have in common? Laurence Geller can explain. The prominent businessman believes they share a can-do attitude and distinct curiosity, traits that Geller – one of the world’s most recognised…
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The weirdest room service requests revealed, including caviar hot dogs and fresh goat’s milk
Gone are the days when guests simply ordered a club sandwich and skinny fries. Hotel guests make some rather outlandish and unusual room service requests, according to a new report.
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Are you a hotel buffet bandit?
Last week, on a Swedish train somewhere between Linkoping and Mjolby, as I struggled to open a bag of cheesy doofers that was to serve as my lunch, my travel companions began unwrapping their own picnics. Some, like me, had made hasty and…
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Accor announces new Global Brand President duo
Accor has announced two appointments to Global Brand President roles at the helm of its Premium, Midscale & Economy brands…
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Hyatt appoints Stephen Ansell as managing director for Middle East and Africa
Stephen Ansell is Hyatt’s new Managing Director in its fast-expanding Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. In his role, Stephen will oversee the MEA regional portfolio, currently comprising 38 hotels, more than 9,000 rooms, and eight brands spanning…
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Is the outdoor smoking ban a smoking gun for hospitality?
London’s D&D restaurant group isn’t the only major player in UK hospitality to significantly invest in outdoor spaces over the past 17 years…
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Park Plaza Hotel owner refinances £150m in debt
PPHE Hotel Group, the owners of Park Plaza Hotel and Holmes Hotel, has refinanced more than £150m in debt…
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With the pandemic largely in the rearview mirror, the last twelve months have been about interest rates, less transactions, and wild presidential election cycles worldwide. The hotel industry will be impacted in significant ways as these issues…
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Singapore group to bring ‘entry-level’ luxury to London with new hotel
Ellen Kensington marks the second addition to KOP Group’s UK portfolio following its acquisition of Charlton House in Somerset last year.
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