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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2024 investment volumes for European hotels to be significantly ahead of last year, says Savills
According to Savills latest research, investment volumes for European hotels this year are expected to significantly surpass 2023’s numbers.
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The U.S. hotel industry notched a big win in the latest jobs data: The American hospitality and leisure sector — which includes restaurants and hotels— is back to pre-coronavirus pandemic levels.
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Everything You Need to Know About the MICHELIN Key for Hotels
In April 2024, the MICHELIN Guide debuts a brand new distinction: the MICHELIN Key. While the MICHELIN Star recognizes the most outstanding restaurants in the world, the MICHELIN Key does the same for outstanding hotels. Here’s everything you need…
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Women hotel owners who are making waves in the industry
Only three women made it on Yahoo! Finance’s list of “15 richest hotel owners in the world” (published June 2023), and all three are from the same family – the Pritzkers.
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‘It’s going to trickle down’: P.A. hotels react to carbon tax hike
This week’s carbon tax increase could be felt in the hospitality industry, according to a couple of hotel general managers in Prince Albert.
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HOW GENERATIVE AI IS IMPACTING REVENUE MANAGEMENT FOR HOTELS
Generative artificial intelligence has been a constant headline-maker in the travel tech world through the past year. So, it’s no surprise many industry experts believe the technology has the power to change processes on the whole, including in how…
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Spotlight shines brighter on algorithmic price-fixing
After a series of lawsuits, newly expressed interest in a case by the DOJ and FTC could signal more scrutiny over alleged hotel pricing collusion.
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East Manatee County golf-hotel-residential project underway
COVID-19 delayed but didn't derail a unique golf-resort project in one of the fastest growing parts of the region. "This (area) is where everything is happening," the project executive says.
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Hotel chain eyes Taylor Swift and AC/DC boost after record revenue
Travelodge has said it could see a boost from Taylor Swift and AC/DC concerts this summer after it posted record revenues for last year.
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Virgin Hotels partners with autism group to expand services for neurodiverse travelers
Virgin Hotels is partnering with Autism Double-Checked to offer programs for neurodiverse travelers…
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Two luxury Liverpool city centre hotels hit with poor food hygiene ratings
Two high-end Liverpool city centre hotels that both opened in recent years have been hit with poor food hygiene ratings.
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Choice Hotels Promotes Sireesha Kunduri to Chief of Product Engineering
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest lodging franchisors and a leader in hospitality technology, announced today that it has promoted Sireesha Kunduri to Chief of Product Engineering…
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The partnership allows hotels to combine room and food & beverage optimization for the first time.
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Frustrating: Hotel Currency Conversion Scams Gone Wild
It’s really discouraging to see how some hotels try to prey on their guests, especially when we’re talking about properties belonging to international hotel groups, where you’d hope there would at least be some brand standards……
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Nigeria: Hotels hike rates amid high operation cost …measure last resort to stay afloat
As hotels struggle to remain solvent in the face of From an average room rate of between N100, 000-N150, 000, this time last year, guests are now paying almost N300,000 for the same room category and some suites go from half a million per night…
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Global Hotel Alliance sees major shakeup in loyalty programmes; eyes Indian partners
Hotel loyalty programmes to consolidate over the next decade; AI to play big role in mining customer preferences, says GHA's chief executive officer Christopher Hartley.
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Why you won’t ever see a six-star hotel in Europe – and why you should avoid them elsewhere
AN expert has revealed why customers won't ever see a six-star hotel in Europe and why they should avoid them elsewhere. Tourists often rely on the star ranking system when choosing a hotel for a holiday…
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