Views from a hospitality girl… reputation, reputation, reputation
Well hello there hospitality people, I’m back with another insight into the ramblings of my hospitality mind. Once again, I’m writing this month’s column from the front-line as I continue my engagement “up north” in Aberdeen. In truth I’m sat behind…
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Rio de Janeiro Carnival: Hotel occupancy surpasses 95%
HotéisRIO, the Cidade Maravilhosa's hotel owners' association, forecast that hotel occupancy during this year's Carnival festivities reached 95.51%, a substantial increase from last year's 80.18%, presumably due to Carnival taking place in March…
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Trip.com Group sees longer stays and unique destinations for the Lunar New Year
Trip.com Group released its Lunar New Year travel trends report which revolves around the themes of wisdom, intuition, and transformation reflecting the constantly evolving landscape.
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Site 4: The world’s weirdest hotel
The economic rise of dark tourism is set to reach $43.5 billion by 2031. From day trips to nuclear disaster zones to the haunted abodes of old serial killers, millions around the world are shunning a week of sun and relaxation in Spain in favour of…
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The whisky expert from this five-star Edinburgh hotel who's sharing his bar keeper secrets
We think the recipe for the perfect whisky cocktail incorporates the expertise of Cameron Ewen, manager of Edinburgh five-star hotel The Balmoral’s bar, SCOTCH, blended with the work of author, digital creator and photographer Moa Reynolds…
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Travelers slam D.C. hotels as ‘price gougers’ ahead of Trump’s inauguration
Travelers are flocking to snap up the last of pricey hotel accommodations in the Washington D.C…
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Shanghai's Premier Hospitality and Design Event: Hotel & Shop Plus 2025
HOTEL & SHOP PLUS, a leading trade fair for the hospitality industry, is set to kick off on March 31, 2025, at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre…
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How to develop a successful revenue management strategy
Jim Cockell, the owner and operator of The Old Stocks Inn, epitomises the entrepreneurial spirit of the modern independent hotelier. His journey to transforming a 17th-Century Cotswolds coaching inn into an award-winning boutique hotel is a…
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Turkey’s hotel scene ripe for international investment
The Tourism Investment Forum (TIF), organized by the Turkish Tourism Investors Association (TTYD), has become a key B2B platform for tourism investments in Türkiye. TIF 2024, themed "Destination Future Türkiye," will be held on November 26-27 at…
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Swillhouse revelations are the end result of the glorification of hospitality’s toxic culture
From my first job to my last, hospitality businesses have not always been a safe or equal spaces for women. The Swillhouse story is a stark reminder that a toxic culture still prevails in hospitality.
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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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Insolito Marsala: The New Face of Sicilian Hospitality
In Sicily, summer is known to last longer. This year, in a city historically tied to hospitality and welcome, the atmosphere of vacation and relaxation will linger until October. The city of Marsala is ready to host the first edition of "Insolito…
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It was once owned by Winston Churchill – now the Londonderry Arms in Co Antrim will become Ireland’s first ‘whiskey hotel’ in a £2m investment.
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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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A Guide to the Etiquette of British Afternoon Tea—and Where in London to Enjoy It
Tracing its roots to a 19th-century duchess, afternoon tea is moving into the present with contemporary remixes while retaining the historic charm that makes it a favorite among visitors.
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The Foundation will concentrate on tackling the sector’s employment challenges by focusing on two levers of action: offering scholarships for hospitality education to talented individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, and advocating for careers…
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Graduation weekend means sky-high hotel rates
The graduation weekend for Florida A&M University and Florida State University is May 4-5. This promises to be a jam-packed weekend in Tallahassee, especially for hotels.
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Hospitality America Transitions Ben Campbell to CEO
Hospitality America is thriving. Coming off the heels of its most profitable year for their hotel partners, Ben Campbell has transitioned from Chief Operating Officer to President and Chief Executive Officer. Hospitality America Founder and CEO…
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