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The hospitality industry is undergoing a fundamental shift as longevity and wellness take center stage in consumer preferences. From biohacking and personalized health programs to recovery-focused fitness amenities and medical-grade wellness…
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Based on their six-year growth rates, Hilton Honors is expected to surpass Marriott Bonvoy's membership count in mid-to-late 2026. Other loyalty programs with standout growth rates include Hyatt and IHG…
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It doesn’t bother me if the hotel breakfast is included with my stay or not. Most times, I’d rather eat at a nearby café that’s favoured by locals.
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Hyatt has today announced details of its newest hotel brand. Keep in mind that now more than ever, hotel brands are being created for prospective hotel owners, rather than for hotel guests, as these all kind of run together, if you ask me…
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Build or buy, brand or run independent? First Hospitality’s David Duncan offered keen insights into the decision-making process during ALIS session.
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A Manhattan hotel-turned-shelter is set to close after becoming an emblem of New York City's fraught effort to manage an influx of international migrants.
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In the not-so-distant past, the term “boutique hotel” was synonymous with exclusivity and distinction. These intimate, design-forward establishments stood out effortlessly in a sea of cookie-cutter chain hotels…
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Hospitality investors and operators from Asia are continuing to reshape the hotels and leisure landscape in Europe, pursuing diversification while expanding successful concepts on the continent.
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Sean Hehir, the CEO of Trinity Investments, has a Dickensian notion of the hotel industry: a tale of two segments, where strong performance in one is offset by tepid performance in the other. The data support him: STR forecasts RevPAR growth in the…
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Fast-growing Trilogy Hotels is capitalizing on untapped demand for third-party management in Australia and has ambitions for international growth.
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Film geeks dream of stepping on the set of their favorite TV show or movie but rarely get the opportunity. But the White Lotus is different. For fans of the show, an escape to Thailand and the stunning Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui and the rare…
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The island of Milos is experiencing an unprecedented hotel construction boom, with 48 new projects under way, potentially doubling available accommodations. According to public records, these developments will add up to 2,674 beds, significantly…
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Let's be honest, the current influencer marketing model for hotels often feels like a race to the bottom…
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A hotel concierge is like having a well-connected friend in a new city—someone who knows the best spots, has the right contacts, and can pull off the (nearly) impossible. Need a last-minute table at the hottest restaurant? Done. Searching for a…
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Global media intelligence firm CARMA has released groundbreaking analysis revealing HBO’s hit series “The White Lotus” as the dominant force driving luxury hotel conversations across Asia. The show’s third season, filmed at the stunning Four Seasons…
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The absence of human factor can be an attraction for younger generations.
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With the news that the world’s largest real estate investor, Blackstone, is exploring options to divest Spain-based Hotel Investment Partners (HIP), market watchers might be wondering if the US private equity love affair with European hospitality is…
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Rethinking pools, repurposing salons, and reconceiving adults-only concepts are part of accor’s wellness design strategy set to “make waves” in the global hospitality industry
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