Royal Caribbean expands into hotels with £2bn Sandals stake
The Royal Caribbean Group is known for its cruise ships and private islands but it has now entered a new sector: hotels.
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Where potato is king: Staying at the one and only Potato Hotel
Guests arriving at the Potato Hotel in northern Germany are greeted by a schnaps served in a potato-turned-tumbler.
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7,000 union hotel workers in Chicago authorize strike
More than 7,000 Chicago union hotel workers voted 85% to authorize a strike over better wages and benefits, according to a news release Unite Here Local 1 shared with Hotel Dive.
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Vietnam faces tourism labor shortage
Vietnam's tourism industry is racing ahead, with international arrivals hitting new highs, but the sector is facing a growing shortage of skilled workers, from hotel staff and chefs to foreign-language guides and senior managers…
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Global hotel rates continue rising in 2027 as resilient demand and inflation drive prices higher
Uncertainty around the conflict in the Middle East and rising airfares create a more uneven picture across regions, with Amex GBT forecasting rates as ranges for the first time
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Why London Hotels Are Switching to Dynamic Pricing
London is an unusually difficult city in which to set a hotel room rate and leave it alone. Demand does not simply rise in summer and fall in winter…
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How Berlin’s housing shortage is reshaping hotel development
Berlin’s housing needs are intensifying competition for land, making hotel conversions, mixed-use projects and demand-led locations increasingly important.
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Former Remington CEO launches AI Hospitality Group
Sloan Dean, the former CEO of Remington Hospitality, has launched a AI-native hotel operating company called AI Hospitality Group.
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US Hotel Brands Set to Operate Nearly Half of Ras Al Khaimah's Hotel Keys
US hotel brands are projected to manage nearly 50% of all hotel keys in Ras Al Khaimah, signaling a significant shift in the emirate's hospitality landscape and reflecting heightened international investment and operational influence in this…
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How Banjo and Ro Beale created Ulva House, their magical Hebridean island hotel
It may cover just under eight square miles and be accessible only by ferry, but the remote Hebridean island of Ulva is set to become a must-visit destination, thanks to an Australian coupoe and the unique boutique hotel they’re crafting from a…
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Booking Holdings and Expedia Group Control 85% of European OTA Market, Study Finds
HOTREC’s 2026 European Hotel Distribution Study reports that Booking Holdings and Expedia Group now account for over 85% of online travel agency (OTA) bookings in Europe, highlighting increasing market concentration and raising concerns over…
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Bumbling Cybercab Gets Trapped in Hotel Parking Lot, Drops off Passenger Right Where He Started
In Austin, a man’s attempt to be chauffeured out of his hotel in style was foiled when his confused ride couldn’t even pull out of the building.
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South African tycoon Neil Markovitz sells control of his 26-property hotel group
Banyan Group has acquired a majority stake in Newmark Hotels & Reserves, adding 26 properties across seven African countries to its portfolio.
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DCT Abu Dhabi updates hotel standards to enhance guest experience
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has updated the Abu Dhabi Hotel Classification Manual, establishing new standards for guest experience and service quality.
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A former North Carolina hotel clerk has been sentenced to 117 to 153 months in prison after pleading guilty to 57 identity theft and financial crime charges involving nearly 120 hotel guests.
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Hotel investment’s missing middle: where capital goes in a selective market
Hotel investment is recovering, but capital is becoming increasingly selective, favouring assets with clear value, strong cash flow and manageable capital needs.
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‘Real experiences’: Mondrian Hong Kong general manager on why community matters
Dirk Dalichau explains how a hotel’s message should be welcoming not just for guests but also for a city’s wider community
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Developers look toward hotels for adaptive reuse
A Toronto skyscraper that was once the tallest building in the British Empire is set to take on a new life, transforming from downtown offices into a new luxury hotel.
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