Prison cells to luxury rooms: These world-class hotels have a dark history in their halls
Former prisons, jails and a state asylum, these historic properties have been completely reimagined
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Why the Fight Over Wages and Tipping Could Make It Even More Costly To Dine Out
If higher menu prices at your favorite restaurants are straining your budget, you’re not alone. The July 2023 Consumer Price Index data indicated a 7.1% year-to-date increase in prices for food away from home…
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European hotel prices continue rising this summer
Global hotel prices have continued to accelerate this summer led by higher rates in Europe, according to the latest data from hotel analyst STR…
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Turn Weak Hotels Into Multifamily Properties
The idea of converting offices to multifamily has attracted a lot of interest, given falling valuations, uncomfortably high vacancy rates, the ongoing popularity of hybrid office use, and the uncertainty of the future…
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A focus on the margins: US hotel performance in the first half of 2023
Both the luxury and midscale and economy segments exhibited the greatest year-on-year margin declines.
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Global Hotels Industry Expanding its Sports Sponsorship in 2023, with Soccer Dominating Deals
The global hotels industry is increasingly investing in sports sponsorship, with a total spend of $1.27 billion and an annual spend of $415.4 million…
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$350 a night for a hostel? Why the cost of accommodation is skyrocketing
The easing of pandemic-induced lockdowns has led to a huge spike in demand for hotel rooms as travellers rekindle their travel plans and seek out the experiences they’ve been missing.
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Inflation is making everything in our lives more expensive, but it doesn't seem to have slowed spending at pubs across the country…
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Sebel Wellington Thorndon Hotel to Open September 2023 in New Zealand
Accor announced a signing agreement with Sarin Hotels to open a second The Sebel hotel in Wellington - The Sebel Wellington Thorndon - following the successful opening of The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt in May this year…
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The Hotel Maria Announces December 2023 Opening in Helsinki - Scheduled for December 2023117 Rooms
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Ingrid Chen appointed to new brand strategy and marketing role at Rosewood Hotel Group
Ingrid Chen has been appointed to the newly created role of vice president of brand strategy and marketing at the Rosewood Hotel Group.
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A competition launched by a dog friendly hotel in Padiham received a staggering 40k entries in eight days.
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Las Vegas’ Worst Hotel Bumps Up Prices By 1380% For Grand Prix Weekend
The high-octane lifestyle of the high-rollers - Las Vegas hotels and casinos are licking their lips at the imminent influx of eager Formula 1 fans as the travelling circus rolls into town…
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Hotel revenues in Oman rise by 32% to OMR110mn
Muscat: The revenues of 3-5-star hotels in Oman stood at OMR110 million as of the end of June 2023, up by 32 per cent over the corresponding period in 2022…
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The future of Maui's hotel industry after the wildfires
Here & Now's Deepa Fernandes talks with Kekoa McClellan, a spokesperson representing hotel industries in Maui about the future of the industry and how workers are faring after the deadly fires.
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Biden and House Democrats hope to make curbing 'junk fees' a winning issue in 2024
The White House is taking on “junk fees,” those extra charges tacked on to plane tickets, hotel rooms, hospital bills and more.
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Company behind Fitzwilliam Hotel grows profit tenfold as tourists return
Results come as Mespil Hotel bounced back into profit last year as trading ‘improved significantly’…
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$1,850 a day? What it costs to visit the 10 most expensive vacation destinations in the world
The travel website FloridaPanhandle.com analyzed costs in 100 popular vacation spots, looking into average prices for accommodations, transportation, food and attractions.
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