Why Japan’s hotel operators have nothing to fear from tourism backlash
Political turmoil, a cost-of-living crisis and ire towards tourists are unlikely to keep Japan from being a top-performing hotel market
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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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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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A robe one night and a bunk the next taught me this: luxury smooths the edges, hostels widen the circle—and the best life uses both. I booked them 24 hours apart by accident—and then decided to make it a tiny social experiment…
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The Finest Hotel in Kabul by Lyse Doucet review – a monument to Afghan resilience
A sweeping social history of Afghanistan is seen through the lens of Kabul’s InterContinental hotel, where staff endured the horrific realities of life in a war zone
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Radisson Hotel Group expands Career Fest 2025 to engage wider audiences
Running throughout October 2025, the month-long hybrid event brings together more than 75,000 team members and future talent across +105 countries to celebrate career growth, learning, and mobility in the hospitality sector…
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David Marriott, chairman of the board of Marriott International, settled a decades-old pronunciation debate this week during an event with loyalty members at the company’s headquarters in Bethesda, Md…
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9 hotel habits boomers refuse to change, no matter how outdated they are
From checking in at the front desk to collecting hotel toiletries, these nine classic habits reveal how boomers experience travel differently.
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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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President Donald Trump fumes as Dallas hotel manager beheaded in front of family by Cuban national
US President Donald Trump has directly addressed yet another incident of horrific violence during which a father was beheaded in front of his family, declaring the “time for being soft on these Illegal Immigrant Criminals is OVER under my watch!”…
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For god’s sake, spare me from business hotels with personality
A behind-the-scenes look at the work of Rutherford Hall, critical communications strategist
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Navigating the Next Frontier of Social Commerce in Hospitality
The launch of TikTok Go, in partnership with Booking.com, is a moment hoteliers cannot ignore. TikTok users can now book hotels directly within the app, enabling content creators to earn commissions when their followers make reservations. It is not…
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AHLA, AAHOA decries failed referendum that will cause minimum wage to escalate to $30 by 2028.
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Can ‘fun’ shake up franchising in Asia Pacific?
Ovolo bets its ‘fun’ ethos and unique design can rewrite the rules of franchising in Asia Pacific, but is the region ready for non-conformity?
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Turkish Hotel Association Announces Death of Industry Pioneer Sinan Babila
The Turkish Hotel Association (TÜROB) announced the death of Sinan Babila, a veteran figure in the country’s tourism industry and a former chair and founding president of the association.
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The mystery of Sky Marine Hotel: Does it even exist?
Sky Marine Hotel Singapore is a fraudulent hotel listing that has appeared on Google Maps and various online platforms, claiming to be a luxury accommodation facility. The listing presents itself as a seaside hotel with stunning ocean views…
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This Escape Hotel in Saudi Turns Your Stay Into a Survival Game
Explore spellbinding escape rooms—from cursed tombs to jungle chaos—at the Escape Hotel. Found in Jeddah and Riyadh, it’s a full-day plunge into puzzles, pressure, and team dynamics.
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Hotels are the final frontier of an ableist society
It was on a ferry to Bilbao from Southampton, teetering on the edge of a low bunk and sobbing with exhaustion, that I learned the first rule of accessible accommodation. Which is that it probably isn’t. Not for me, anyway…
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