Food for thought: is hotel website SEO dead?
In spite of all the buzz around genAI, the AI Search market share in 2024 was a paltry 0.25% of the global search market vs. Google’s 93.57% share.
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Trump’s federal funding freeze brings uncertainty to green investments
The hospitality industry has long relied on energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives to reduce operational costs and meet the evolving expectations of consumers and investors. Now, there may be a catch. President Trump announced early in his…
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An airline built a hotel. It crashed and burned
At Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor, sunburnt guests in Michigan and Ohio State gear — the unofficial uniforms of Southwest Florida tourism — wait at the poolside for long-delayed fruity cocktails. The scene captures the essence of a property that…
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Wyndham Launches U.S. Debit Card to Target Gen Z
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is heading into the debit card space with the launch Monday of the Wyndham Rewards Debit Card, a move that signals a shift in how hotel loyalty programs engage with younger travelers…
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Thai hotel chain plans US expansion to cash in on White Lotus craze
Minor International, whose hotels in Thailand feature in the hit HBO series The White Lotus, plans to expand into the United States to cash in on the newfound global fame that has seen room bookings skyrocket since the show began airing in February…
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How the hotel sector is bridging the sustainability and financial reporting gap
In a world increasingly defined by climate extremes—simultaneous droughts and floods in Spain, California’s relentless wildfires, record-breaking European heatwaves, and the suffocating effects of global air pollution—the hospitality industry faces…
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Accor’s latest white paper reveals a new era of wellness design in hospitality
Rethinking pools, repurposing salons, and reconceiving adults-only concepts are part of accor’s wellness design strategy set to “make waves” in the global hospitality industry
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Beyond luxury: differentiation and wellness in hotels and branded residences
In an increasingly competitive landscape, differentiation has become one of the biggest challenges for luxury hotels and branded residences, with traditional markers of high-end hospitality no longer no longer adequate when seeking to create a true…
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Equinox Hotels partners with Dr. Matthew Walker. To advance sleep-focused hospitality and innovation
Equinox Hotels, known for its commitment to high-performance luxury hospitality and health, announces a pioneering partnership with Dr…
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Federal Govt invests $10m in recruitment & training platform available to hospitality sector
A new $10 million careers and training platform targeting three industries including hospitality has been unveiled by Australia's Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell and Accommodation Australia…
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The period between or 'betwixt' Christmas and New Year – now dubbed Twixmas – is fast becoming a time when 50- and 60-somethings, caught between caring for children, grandchildren and their own ageing parents, can escape for a relaxed mini-break…
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The newest Trump Tower will be a hotel in Saudi Arabia — with more projects on the way
The $530 million hotel is just the first of three projects in the Middle Eastern country. The Trump Organization is bringing a new Trump Tower into the world. But not in the U.S. — this one will be in Saudi Arabia…
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Hotel F&B driving labor cost growth in 2024
In the U.S., it costs about $9 more to staff a hotel room than in 2023.
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With concerns swirling about the global economy, climate change, political instability, and health issues, wellness has emerged as a beacon guiding our travel plans. With worries swirling around the global economy, climate change, political…
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News Analysis: Package sales stimulate hotel market as off-season looms
As Chinese people rub their hands for yet another annual "Double 11" online shopping spree, e-commerce platforms like Taobao are no longer the only places they dwell upon.
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How the first ‘carbon-positive’ hotel in the U.S. is handling a dead tree problem
Populus, a new eco-friendly hotel in downtown Denver, doesn't just invite guests to stay in a hotel designed to resemble an aspen tree.
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Hilton signs two Spark hotels in Austria
Hilton's Spark brand is one of the fastest growing new brands in the market, and is now growing across Europe with new signings in Germany and Austria
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Leadership hiring and retention: A looming crisis
The most effective strategy for attracting and retaining leadership talent will be offering wealth creation opportunities, such as equity participation, profit-sharing models, or even long-term incentives tied to the company’s growth and success…
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