Kushner’s Firm Pulls Out of Trump-Branded Hotel Deal in Serbia
The announcement came just hours after prosecutors there charged four government officials with corruption in connection with the half-billion-dollar project.
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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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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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AI and robotics, which cut costs between 20 and 30 percent and work 24/7, could put up to 92,000 Nevada hospitality jobs at risk by 2035, driven by profit motives
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Marriott files motion over Sonder 'attempted leverage'
Motion alleges Sonder tried to leverage guest safety to get wind-down financing; attempted stalking horse deal failed, as well.
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Istanbul tourist deaths prompt major investigation into food and hotel safety
Turkish authorities have launched a wide-ranging investigation into the deaths of a German tourist mother and her two children in Istanbul, after the family fell ill during their visit and later died from suspected poisoning…
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Fake captain allegedly flew hundreds of plane passengers using forged credentials
It was a sky-high scam. A co-pilot allegedly forged certificates to qualify himself for a captain position with a Lithuanian airline — and helmed flights carrying hundreds of passengers throughout Europe…
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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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Guests reportedly left stranded mid-stay following collapse of Marriott-linked hotel chain
The sudden announcement that the hotel operator was no longer working with Sonder caused some guests to spend thousands to find new rooms on short-notice
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How Gareth Roberts is Redefining Luxury at Peninsula Hotels
From Beverly Hills to Hong Kong, Gareth Roberts has built a career on intuition, observation, and timeless service—proof that true luxury lies in knowing what guests want before they ask.
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Borough Market vs The TikTokers: Is this hospitality’s Frankenstein moment?
After a food vlogger was kicked out of Borough Market for filming a crumble review on his phone, Hannah Twiggs asks whether restaurants and markets have finally had enough of the social-media generation they helped build – and what that means for…
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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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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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Turkish prosecutors hand 11 people life sentences over ski resort blaze
Thirty-four children were among 78 people killed in the deadly blaze, which occurred during the school holidays.
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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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A businessman who owns a chain of luxury five star hotels in Oxford has been charged with the murder of his 100-year-old mother. Jeremy Mogford, 78, appeared via video link at Oxford Crown Court today alongside his sister, Sarah Pickering, 71…
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Inside the boutique hotel balance
Independent and boutique hotels face the same labor and cost pressures as branded properties, but with fewer economies of scale and higher expectations for personalised service.
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Iraq launches probe after diplomat accused of taking towels from Jordan hotel
An Iraqi diplomat is in hot water after being accused of stealing towels from a Jordanian hotel. Iraq’s Foreign Affairs Ministry has taken up the case, and even an Iraqi tribe has become involved.
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