Kempinski Hotels appoints Karin Raguin as Chief Human Resources Officer
Kempinski Hotels appoints Karin Raguin as Chief Human Resources Officer, enhancing leadership under CEO Barbara Muckermann to reposition the historic luxury brand.
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Hotel occupancy falls in the US while room rates rise
Regional performance varied widely, with Los Angeles experiencing significant growth, while Las Vegas faced sharp declines.
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Major hotel chains offer free accommodation to attract employees to the Canary Islands
Leading hotel chains including Riu, Meliá, Barceló, and Iberostar have launched innovative recruitment strategies in the Canary Islands, offering free accommodation to employees as an incentive to attract staff…
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Oyo founder Ritesh Agarwal reveals he still cleans hotel washrooms. Here's why
Speaking at the second edition of the Mumbai Tech Week 2025, Ritesh Agarwal emphasizes humility in leadership and overcoming fear in entrepreneurship.
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I work in a real White Lotus hotel, and this is what it's like
Sex-worker cash tips, secret bed swapping and dangerous liaisons – this is what we know and love about the badly behaved staff and guests at TV’s infamous White Lotus hotels. But what is life really like at such a fabulous five-star…
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PAI Partners to Take Majority Stake in Hotel Chain Motel One
PAI Partners agreed to buy a majority stake in Motel One, gaining control of a chain with hotels across Europe and the US.
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The Longevity Economy: Why Wellness-Driven Hospitality is the Future
The hospitality industry is undergoing a fundamental shift as longevity and wellness take center stage in consumer preferences. From biohacking and personalized health programs to recovery-focused fitness amenities and medical-grade wellness…
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Hotel Loyalty Race: Marriott Leads, Hilton Is Gaining Fast — See the Top 13 Programs
Based on their six-year growth rates, Hilton Honors is expected to surpass Marriott Bonvoy's membership count in mid-to-late 2026. Other loyalty programs with standout growth rates include Hyatt and IHG…
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Unpopular opinion: I'm not a fan of hotel breakfasts
It doesn’t bother me if the hotel breakfast is included with my stay or not. Most times, I’d rather eat at a nearby café that’s favoured by locals.
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Hyatt Select: Yet Another New Limited Service Hyatt Brand
Hyatt has today announced details of its newest hotel brand. Keep in mind that now more than ever, hotel brands are being created for prospective hotel owners, rather than for hotel guests, as these all kind of run together, if you ask me…
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ALIS luxury, lifestyle panel tackles big questions
Build or buy, brand or run independent? First Hospitality’s David Duncan offered keen insights into the decision-making process during ALIS session.
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New York City is set to close a controversial migrant shelter at the Roosevelt Hotel
A Manhattan hotel-turned-shelter is set to close after becoming an emblem of New York City's fraught effort to manage an influx of international migrants.
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Luxury Unfiltered: Redefining boutique hotels in the age of personalization
In the not-so-distant past, the term “boutique hotel” was synonymous with exclusivity and distinction. These intimate, design-forward establishments stood out effortlessly in a sea of cookie-cutter chain hotels…
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Asian capital continues European push
Hospitality investors and operators from Asia are continuing to reshape the hotels and leisure landscape in Europe, pursuing diversification while expanding successful concepts on the continent.
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Trinity Investments prides itself on being a clear-minded hotel investor. Its focus is paying off.
Sean Hehir, the CEO of Trinity Investments, has a Dickensian notion of the hotel industry: a tale of two segments, where strong performance in one is offset by tepid performance in the other. The data support him: STR forecasts RevPAR growth in the…
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Australia’s Trilogy Hotels pursues ambitious growth
Fast-growing Trilogy Hotels is capitalizing on untapped demand for third-party management in Australia and has ambitions for international growth.
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Is the White Lotus Season 3 Hotel a Real Place?
Film geeks dream of stepping on the set of their favorite TV show or movie but rarely get the opportunity. But the White Lotus is different. For fans of the show, an escape to Thailand and the stunning Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui and the rare…
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Milos hotel boom raises concerns
The island of Milos is experiencing an unprecedented hotel construction boom, with 48 new projects under way, potentially doubling available accommodations. According to public records, these developments will add up to 2,674 beds, significantly…
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