At least 40 people died and another 115 people suffered injuries after a fire tore through a bar at a luxury Alpine ski resort in Switzerland shortly after midnight on Thursday…
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3,000 budget hotel operators suffer losses amid rise of unregistered online lodging platforms
MALAYSIA is estimated to be losing about RM58 million annually in revenue from the hotel industry due to the growing use of unregistered online accommodation booking platforms, a trend that has significantly affected the survival of local budget…
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In the sleek, rain-slicked streets of Amsterdam, a new and unsettling demographic is becoming increasingly visible: the working homeless. It is a phenomenon that is no longer confined to the fringes of society. In the shadow of the Rijksmuseum and…
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A 289-foot superyacht refitted for 12 guests, complete with a three-deck atrium, VIP terrace, and a sail that doubles as an outdoor cinema.
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Acquisition of Hotel in Makkah Considered Not in Line with Mandate and Intermediary
The decision of Danantara to acquire land and the Novotel Makkah Thakher City Hotel in Makkah City, Saudi Arabia, is considered not in line with the main mandate of the institution…
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Amazon's lawsuit against Perplexity intensifies scrutiny of AI-generated answers and data sourcing, with knock-on effects for how travel demand is identified and directed online.
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An “Above and Beyond” Strategy Doesn’t Work
This is a story about a disagreement I had with a client. I should mention, this was a friendly disagreement. His idea of an amazing experience was to go above and beyond, always exceeding the customer’s expectations…
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Why Blackstone is bullish on real estate for 2026
It’s that time of year again when everyone starts making predictions for what they think will happen over the next 12 months. A lot of this involves saying that the thing you like/have a vested financial interest in will do better. Sometimes that…
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Kushner’s Firm Pulls Out of Trump-Branded Hotel Deal in Serbia
The announcement came just hours after prosecutors there charged four government officials with corruption in connection with the half-billion-dollar project.
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Aimbridge sues former CEO, co-founder
Lawsuit against David Johnson alleges a violation of contractual restrictive covenant obligations; asks court for expedited discovery.
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The millionaire owner of a historic Minnesota hotel that burned down last year has been accused of setting it ablaze to rip off his insurance company.
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Shatterproof honors Capuano at ALIS
Marriott leader recognized for his commitment to reduce addiction stigma, support mental health efforts within the hotel industry.
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€140m Saudi-Swiss hospitality education partnership unveiled
Under the patronage of Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism, His Excellency Ahmed bin Aqil Al-Khateeb, Riyadh has announced a major Saudi-Swiss partnership during the “TOURISE 2025” Summit, signalling a new phase in the Kingdom’s efforts to cultivate…
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Travelers, beware: Netflix just killed the ability to cast content from your phone to TVs
For years, the ritual was simple: Check into your hotel room, connect your phone to the Wi-Fi, and tap a single button to beam the latest season of Stranger Things directly to the TV. It was a relatively frictionless way to bypass clunky hotel…
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International Tourist Arrivals up 5% in the First Nine Months of 2025
International tourist arrivals (overnight visitors) grew 5% in January-September 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 and 3% above pre-pandemic year 2019.
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How to claim the crown at the branded resi ball
From a lesser-known and even lesser-discussed product a few years ago to the belle of the ball, the branded residences segment continues to thrive as developers, investors and operators clamour to get an invite to the party…
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Fake captain allegedly flew hundreds of plane passengers using forged credentials
It was a sky-high scam. A co-pilot allegedly forged certificates to qualify himself for a captain position with a Lithuanian airline — and helmed flights carrying hundreds of passengers throughout Europe…
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Should a Hotel Feel Like a Home?
Our columnist, Rita Konig, has stayed in her fair share of hotel rooms—and has designed some great ones herself.
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