India's leading hospitality company, Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) recently announced the successful completion of nine pioneering pilot projects in collaboration with IFC’s TechEmerge Sustainable Cooling Innovation Programme within a short…
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New CA law requires bars and nightclubs to offer 'roofie' tests: Here's what to know
In July, most CA bars and nightclubs will be required to have kits available to help customers know if their drink is spiked - SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- A new year and a new law that's aimed and making a night on the town safer…
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Epstein docs reveal hotel magnate Tom Pritzker, kin of Democratic Illinois gov
Billionaire Hyatt hotel magnate Tom Pritzker's name turned up in latest Epstein documents - Billionaire hotel magnate Tom Pritzker was among the high-profile names revealed in the public release of unredacted court documents from a lawsuit against…
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AI platform translates hotel guests’ speech into actionable data and insights
The adoption of Artificial Intelligence in both travel and hospitality isn’t particularly new – many tech platforms and service providers have been utilising AI behind-the-scenes for years now…
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Mocktail recipes to try for Dry January
Mixologist Elizabeth Gascoigne shares delicious mocktail recipes for those looking to participate in Dry January.
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How Dave Travo Peries reinvented the classic with ‘The Zero Old Fashioned’ at Hilton Doha The Pearl
The hotel's assistant beverage manager reveals the creative process behind his signature non-alcoholic cocktail…
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FIVE Hospitality and The Pacha Group CEO Aloki Batra wins hospitality CEO of the Year
Batra was honoured at the CEO Middle East Awards in December - Aloki Batra, CEO of FIVE Hospitality and The Pacha Group, was honoured with the Hospitality CEO of the Year award at the recent CEO Middle East Awards ceremony…
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Valuable insights into how technological advancements harmonise with sustainability to redefine luxury in hospitality within the Indian context…
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Centibillionaire Bill Gates is back in the headlines with his recent acquisition of Downtown Nashville’s Dream Hotel building…
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How AI Turbocharges Attribute-Based Shopping, Enabling Hotels to Increase Revenue and Profitability
Artificial intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of hospitality technology heading into 2024, and in looking at specific tasks where it can be deployed, a very lucrative application is in attribute-based shopping (ABS)…
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Executive view: Bjorn Bender, CEO of Rail Europe
We are bringing people from countries around the globe to Europe to use trains, either point-to-point or as part of a package, combined with hotels and flights…
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Louvre Hotels Group, the second-largest player in the hotel industry in France and Europe, with flagship brands such as Campanile, Kyriad and Première Classe, is implementing a strategic plan aiming, by 2028, to position each of its brands among the…
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Family upset with 'outrageous' hotel policy denying their stay
'I was taken aback. I didn't know how to react,' said thwarted Orillia hotel guest after the nearby Quality Inn rejected his stay because his family lives in the area.
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Interview with Haninder Sachdeva, Managing Director & CEO at Eight Continents Hotels & Resorts
It is our distinct pleasure to welcome Mr. Haninder Sachdeva, the esteemed Managing Director and CEO of Eight Continents Hotels & Resorts, for an exclusive interview. With a distinguished career in the hospitality industry, Mr…
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‘Urban resort’ Nagasaki Marriott Hotel to open shortly
The first Marriott hotel in Kyushu will open Jan. 16 with the aim of offering a resort-style experience despite overlooking a train station in the city center here…
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Kimpton Hotel at Belleview Station Reals Name, Hires General Manager
Kimpton Claret Hotel is the official name of Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants‘ second Denver hotel at Belleview Station. The hotel has also announced the appointment of its leader, General Manager Keith Siebenaler…
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Five trends to shape the extended stay sector in 2024
Editors George Sell and Eloise Hanson share five trends they think will resonate throughout the sector in 2024.
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Axed hotel staff to receive full pay after shock Virgin Hotels closure
A total of 130 employees were made redundant immediately and the doors of the hotel were locked on Tuesday…
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