A modest rebranding sees Swire Hotels launch Upper House, as it plans much greater international growth
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KOKO HOTELS and Hotel Wing International Unite Under a Single Brand
Polaris Holdings Co., Ltd. and Minacia Co., Ltd., which merged in December 2024, announce the integration of its three original brands, KOKO HOTELS, Hotel Wing International and Tenza Hotel. As of September 2025, all are operated under the unified…
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Cuba's tourism shift: international chains to lease state hotels
For Cuba's tourism sector, which has been struggling recently, a significant shift is underway: the government has approved a new policy that allows international hotel chains to lease properties owned by the state…
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The End of the Hyperlink Economy: How to Take Advantage of the Zero-Click Search?
With the advent of AI Search, Answer Engines and people no longer clicking on Google’s listings because of the answers provided in the Answer Box by Google’s own Gemini AI, how do you structure your marketing in this new zero-click world…
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Get Your Kicks: Stay Like the England Teams in the Ultimate Football‑Themed Hotel Suite
Hilton and the England Teams unveil the ultimate superfan sanctuary, featuring iconic wall-to-wall memorabilia and a private heated outdoor cinema.
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Ascott’s Citadines brand surpasses 200 properties
Upper-midscale brand strengthens position in the resilient upper-midscale segment through rapid conversions, franchising and geographical diversification.
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What is the winning formula for a standalone branded residence?
The appetite from developers, brands and buyers for branded homes that are not physically attached to a hotel is growing.
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Zedwell Capsule Hotel Piccadilly Circus opens with 1000 individual sleep capsules
Zedwell, London’s pioneering, sleep-centric hotel brand, has redefined the capital’s hospitality scene with the launch of Zedwell Capsule Hotel Piccadilly Circus, offering seamless stays from just £30 per night. Sitting directly above Piccadilly…
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Inside Whisky Maker Ardbeg’s Whimsical New Hotel in Scotland
Single-malt whisky maker Ardbeg just stepped onto the hotel scene.
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Navigating the Next Frontier of Social Commerce in Hospitality
The launch of TikTok Go, in partnership with Booking.com, is a moment hoteliers cannot ignore. TikTok users can now book hotels directly within the app, enabling content creators to earn commissions when their followers make reservations. It is not…
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Max Lamb Turns Hotel Waste Into the WASTED Collection – 001
In his ongoing bid to highlight the idiosyncratic properties of various raw and manufactured materials, seasoned British designer Max Lamb has forged an intrinsically sustainable practice. He’s crafted distinctive chairs out of cardboard that, by…
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Can ‘fun’ shake up franchising in Asia Pacific?
Ovolo bets its ‘fun’ ethos and unique design can rewrite the rules of franchising in Asia Pacific, but is the region ready for non-conformity?
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Roundtable: Middle East Meets West: The logistics of global design
Hotel Designs gathered leading designers and suppliers at Dedar’s London showroom for a candid conversation on navigating the booming Middle Eastern hospitality market…
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Adaptable Ascott leans in to new models
The Ascott Ltd…
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West Belfast-born property investor Paddy McKillen has reportedly been awarded more than £700 million arising from a dispute with the Qatari owners of three upmarket hotels in London.
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OYO pioneers use of Google’s Veo 3 technology in Indian hospitality, launches pilot in Europe
OYO has become the first hospitality company in India to adopt Google’s latest generative AI video innovation, Veo 3, marking a significant leap in creative storytelling and personalised marketing.
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Travelodge wants to roll out ‘contactless’ self-serve hotels
Travelodge is considering opening more hotels where guest don't have to talk to staff at all during their stay
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End of an era as sonless Sir Benjamin Slade turns his mansion over to hotel group
His quest for a wife secured him national attention when he emphasised that he was looking for a 'good breeder' decades younger than him, having explained that when 'you want a new car, you get a new car, not some old banger'…
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