The Middle East's Hospitality Industry: Navigating a High-Stakes Geopolitical Landscape
The Middle East's hospitality industry grapples with the dual challenge of harnessing short-term gains and the uncertainty of sustained conflict…
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How Bev King built Z Hotels into a hospitality powerhouse from the ground up
Bev King, the Founder and CEO of Z Hotels, discusses how he created and scaled Z Hotels, the brand’s ‘compact luxury’ concept, its strong company culture and his three wishes for how the government can improve the fortunes of hospitality…
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E-Sports meets hospitality in tourism game
Wanda Hotel & Resorts, Tencent E-Sports and Jingxiang Technology officially launched the new e-sports hotel brand Jingsheng Hotel at Changbai Mountain Wanda International Resort in Baishan, Jilin province…
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Overwhelming hotel tech market whittled down to 3 key factors
We’re drowning in a sea of technological ‘solutions’. But what are hoteliers really looking for in technology today? When all is said and done, it comes down to three key areas…
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German Hotel Association Sees Optimism in Greece’s Case Against Booking.com
Markus Luthe, Chief Executive Officer of the German Hotel Association (IHA), has extended an invitation to Greek hoteliers to join a collective legal action challenging Booking.com’s controversial use of rate parity clauses. These clauses restrict…
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Major hotel chains accused of misleading consumers with sales adverts
Hotel chains promoting cut-price rooms may be misleading customers using “bait pricing”, says a new investigation by Which?.
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Wanderland London Releases first-of-its-kind Kids Hospitality Report
Wanderland Think Tank, the research and analytics arm of Wanderland London, released the first ever kids hospitality global report featuring over 150 insights on trends as they relate to what kids and teens care about, how they influence travel…
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Mixed results for wellness hotels
RLA Global reports that through the first half of 2024, hotels with minor wellness facilities outperformed in revenue and profit.
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Why hotels need to move from cookie cutter concepts to custom products
Even for the budget hotel sector, the cookie cutter approach of the past is no longer relevant delegates at the Resort & Residential Hospitality Forum in Athens were told.
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Game On: The Rise of Competitive Socialising in Hospitality
In the bustling world of hospitality, trends come and go. But one recent development stands out for its unique blend of entertainment, interaction, and social engagement: competitive socialising.
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US National Restaurant Association menu trend forecast 2025
The (US) National Restaurant Association’s 2025 What’s Hot Culinary Forecast is here, revealing top trends set to shape the nation’s menus with a fresh focus on flavour, wellness, and sustainability.
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COMO Hotels and Resorts takes to the high seas
COMO Hotels and Resorts has announced its plans to expand into cruising, launching its new and extraordinary ‘COMO Journey: Into the Arctic’ – an exclusive 11-day expedition that offers the opportunity to explore the pristine wilderness of the…
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Expansion gathers pace at Radisson Hotel Group
The group announced the latest additions to its growing Radisson Individuals portfolio, with the openings of The View Hotel Folkestone, a member of Radisson Individuals and Stanhill Court Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals…
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Great news about direct hotel bookings or simply wishful thinking?
Skift Research came with its much anticipated Hotel Distribution Outlook 2024. In this report, based on the wishes of both branded and independent hoteliers surveyed, Skift Research predicts that by 2030, direct digital channels will have overtaken…
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NICs rise will force businesses to close, warn hospitality bosses
Hospitality businesses will be forced to close while others will have to slash jobs and investment as a result of changes to national insurance announced in the budget, according to a letter to the chancellor signed by the bosses of more than 200 of…
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How the culinary tourism boom is driving hotels and resorts to hire world-class chefs
As more travellers are choosing destinations based on their culinary appeal, hotels and resorts are hiring world-class chefs to create unique dining experiences and enhance their brand, writes Ashish Tiwari, Executive Chef at ANDAAZ Banquets and…
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Trump’s presidency and the path ahead for hospitality
With Trump’s economic and policy changes, the hotel industry will adapt to the shifting landscape of travel and guest expectations both at home and abroad.
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In the hotel industry, there are no mixed signals on mixed-use development
Live, work, play has become a credo for a growing real estate portfolio where residents can combine their homes, employment and diversions in one compact setting. Mixed-use developments that include hotels are not a new idea, but they do fit…
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