Lifestyles of the rich and famous: How the ultra-wealthy spend their fortunes
A Patek Philippe wristwatch sells for $17.6 million at auction. Beyoncé and Jay-Z close on a $200 million Malibu compound designed by a Pritzker Prize-winning architect. Ellen DeGeneres flips a Santa Barbara estate for a $26 million profit in under…
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Hotels Say World Cup Economic Boon ‘Isn’t Materializing’
As the World Cup draws closer, hotel associations in host cities tell Forbes they are resigned to seeing a smaller economic lift than FIFA had promised.
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What I Hate About Hotel Tech. Why, in 2026, is the industry still getting the basics wrong
The author argues hotel technology remains frustratingly basic after 20+ years, with Wi-Fi now more critical than hot water for guest satisfaction.
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Five-Star Hotel Project Halted on Milos Island After Environmental Appeal
The Urban Planning Department of Milos has blocked the construction of another five-star hotel on the island, suspending all works in the Agios Konstantinos area following judicial intervention.
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Airport Hotels are back - but they aren’t an autopilot investment
The category that was considered one of hospitality’s most predictable asset classes behaves a little differently in a post-pandemic world. You can’t blame it. Work culture and travel patterns have changed, and the powers of technology have somewhat…
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The New Front Line of Hotel Distribution: When Regulation Rewrites the Rules of Visibility
Google's DMA-compliant changes to hotel search results are giving OTAs and intermediaries more visibility while pushing hotel direct booking channels further down in search rankings.
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$11B in Unredeemed Points Reshapes Hotel Industry
Major hotel chains hold $11 billion in unredeemed loyalty points in 2026, with Marriott and Hilton accounting for over $7 billion. This unprecedented figure reveals the strength of global hotel rewards programs…
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China's hospitality sector upgrade mirrors broader service industry transformation
For Zhuang Baichuan, a seasoned traveler from Ningbo in east China, a recent layover in Lanzhou offered more than just a taste of the northwestern city's famed beef noodles. It also provided a glimpse of the profound upgrades in China's service…
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Placing U.S. Troops in Middle East Hotels May Violate Laws of War
U.S. commanders have kept many troops away from bases in the region to protect them from Iran’s ballistic missile attacks.
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Centara Hotels & Resorts and OR partner to Launch New Budget Hotel Brand
Centara and OR will invest THB 700 million to develop six budget hotels adjacent to PTT stations, with 69-120 rooms priced from THB 800-1,300 per night.
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How public support can make a deal stack up
Public support can take many forms when it comes to getting a project off the ground, but today, there is one critical type of support many hotel developers don’t just want, they need: public incentives…
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Catching Flights and Feelings? Travel’s Pivot from Finding Yourself to Finding Each Other
Hotels are redesigning common spaces and programming to facilitate connections among solo travelers seeking social experiences, not just solitude.
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Complex investor landscape to unlock rewards
A richer and more complex investor landscape will continue to benefit the hospitality industry, delegates heard at the IHIF EMEA in Berlin on Tuesday.
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Single-use hotel toiletries get extremely bad press and have even been banned in several U.S. states, but were loved by many travelers. A sustainability scientist from Ohio State University lays bare the reason behind the shift…
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Digital euro could reshape hotel payment systems across Europe
Hotels across Europe are preparing for the possible introduction of the digital euro, a central bank digital currency that could reshape how guests pay for rooms and services.
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Could Marriott Debut a New Hotel Chain?
What does it mean when a hospitality giant debuts a new brand? The last few months have seen a few examples.
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Hilton chases the urban compact hotel market with Yotel deal
Marriott did It. IHG did It. Now Hilton is getting into the market of efficient, buzzworthy urban hotels with a new agreement with Yotel.
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US capital pursues EMEA opportunities
Diverse hospitality opportunities across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) will continue to attract US investors, operators and travellers in 2026, according to expert views.
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