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China’s youth rebel against hotel price hikes — with tents
Refusing to pay holiday markups of 300%, young Chinese travelers armed themselves with tents and transformed public spaces.
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Three Indian-origin hoteliers killed in 72 hours
Three Indian-origin hoteliers — two in Charlotte, North Carolina, and one in Pittsburgh— were killed within 72 hours in separate incidents last week. The incidents occurred a month after another Indian motel manager, Chandra Mouli “Bob”…
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How long will the ‘stutter’ last?
Panelist and an economist debated the state of hotel trading as well as related macroeconomic conditions on Day 2 of The Lodging Conference.
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Guy Grossi sells Melbourne Italian institution, buyer revealed
Celebrity chef Guy Grossi is selling Melbourne fine dining institution Grossi Florentino and other restaurants after more than 25 years running the high-profile venue.
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The oldest Las Vegas hotel has a job opening of a lifetime for any thrill-seeker brave enough to try and hunt down ghosts haunting the storied casino’s halls…
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Brookfield turns to ‘fixer’ mode
Head of Hospitality Investments Shai Zelering said the PE giant wants to focus on the operations fundamentals of the business through capital infusions or collaborations.
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A Surprise Awaited These Travelers at Check-In: The Hotel Was Closed
Several Manhattan hotels operated by LuxUrban abruptly closed without warning, leaving visitors from around the world scrambling for a place to stay.
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Few places are as dramatic or revealing (or, unfortunately, filthy) as a New York City hotel room. But this fall, you can rest assured that the filthy part won't be part of a new immersive play that will unfold in very close confines behind a hotel…
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Rising star chef arrested after 'robbing three banks on the same day'
Valentino Luchin is a celebrated chef who has worked in the California food industry for decades - but the robbery accusations are not his first run-in with the law
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Forbes vs. Michelin vs. 50 Best: Which Hotel Rankings Really Matter
Stars, keys, scores, lists…everywhere you look, hotels are being ranked…
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AHLA, AAHOA decries failed referendum that will cause minimum wage to escalate to $30 by 2028.
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How the 'asylum king' worth £400 million ran Britannia Hotels into the ground
Even if you're disdainful as to the validity of online hotel reviews, customer feedback that contains phrases including 'absolutely dire' and the words 'drab', 'grimy', 'smelly', and even 'disgusting', may give even hardened digital cynics pause for…
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Matt Preston reveals his biggest hotel gripes
If your hotel room doesn’t have these basic features you really need to lift your booking game.
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Four common misconceptions about auctions
As the industry matures, auctions are proving to be a reliable, transparent and effective way to sell more hotels.
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Bad actors: How to protect your hotel against cyber threats
Hospitality leaders know the industry thrives on delivering seamless experiences and building guest loyalty. Unfortunately, the very systems that create positive guest experiences have also become prime targets for sophisticated cybercriminals…
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Luxury hotel REIT Braemar up for sale
The luxury hotel REIT said it doesn’t believe it “can flourish in today’s market environment” and will begin the sales process immediately.
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Amsterdam Hotels on AI Risks: Protecting Guest Privacy with Secure Systems, Ireckonu Warns
In a significant warning to the hospitality industry, Ireckonu, a leading provider of technology solutions for hotels, has raised alarms about the potential privacy risks hotels face when using public AI tools like ChatGPT with guest data. With the…
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