Aimbridge sues former CEO, co-founder
Lawsuit against David Johnson alleges a violation of contractual restrictive covenant obligations; asks court for expedited discovery.
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Flow Thru — this is my abbreviation — is a catch-all phrase that measures how much made it through your business comparing one period to another. What made it through, from revenues to profit. Another term to describe this measurement is retention…
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Agoda unveils celeb-led ‘Amazing Hotel Prices’ campaign for Indian travellers
The campaign showcases Agoda’s low domestic hotel prices via humorous ad films, offering up to 50% off on select accommodations
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This is how much Kevin McCallister’s infamous 1992 Plaza Hotel stay would cost today
At these prices, it would be better to stay home alone for the holidays.
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Hong Kong Tycoon Cheng Seeks Sale of Some Rosewood Hotels
Cheng’s representatives have approached some companies for a possible sale of assets in the Rosewood portfolio, according to people familiar with the matter…
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Sonder Hotels Liquidation Exposes Limits of Tech-First Hotel Models
Sonder's bankruptcy and liquidation after its failed partnership reveal the risks of tech-driven, asset-heavy hospitality models
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Jose Mourinho has been accused of leaving his former club Fenerbahce with an eye-watering £656,000 bill after staying at a luxurious five-star hotel for the majority of his 16-month spell in charge of the Turkish Super Lig club, as per reports in…
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Chinese woman pays 280 times room rate after flooding hotel over denied cancellation request
A Chinese woman who flooded her hotel room in anger after her cancellation request was refused eventually paid almost 280 times the original room rate.
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Marriott cuts ties with Sonder
The beleaguered apartment-style rental company has lost a majority of its value as a SPAC and bookings have been on the decline.
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Worth it for Instagram or just a rip-off? Hotel pool access fees in Korea spark controversy
Why do Korean hotels charge extra for guests to use their pools and place limits on the number of times guests can use them?
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US shutdown threatens thanksgiving travel; hotels on edge
The federal funding lapse that began on 1 October 2025 has pushed the aviation system into a fragile state just weeks before thanksgiving.
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Gordon Ramsay's restaurant empire slashes nearly 200 jobs after losses hit £13.2million last year
Gordon Ramsay's restaurant empire has axed nearly 200 jobs after recording a loss of £13.2 million over last year…
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MGM boss ADMITS his Las Vegas hotels are an outrageous rip-off and says 'Shame on us'
The top boss of MGM resorts has admitted Las Vegas has become a rip-off and even declared 'shame on us' as he derided his own hotels' extortionate prices that have driven tourists way.
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AI Buzzwords Decoded (for Hoteliers Who Just Want to Know What the Heck Is Going On)
If you’ve been anywhere near LinkedIn lately (including my profile), you’ve probably been hit by an alphabet soup of acronyms: AI, GenAI, AEO, GEO, MCP, A2A, and maybe even a mysterious “agentic something”…
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Most expensive hotel destination in Spain is on the Costa del Sol
A report by consultancy firm Cushman & Wakefield Hospitality shows that the average room rate in the country as a whole was 170 euros in the first nine months of the year
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Hotels push live ChatGPT integrations as AI search goes bookable
Eyeing an opportunity to grow direct bookings, hotels are pushing their technology partners to integrate live availability and pricing data into artificial intelligence (AI)-search platforms…
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Don’t Leave the Golden Window Open Too Long
Exclusive Feature: Imagine walking into a shop to ask about a product that has caught your attention, and you are most likely to buy it.
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A rooftop bar can be utilized as a breakfast/lunch space. A breakfast restaurant could be transformed to serve breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails and potentially triple the revenue. Constantly re-imagining current F&B space to better serve…
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