Is the Emory the Most Private Hotel in the World?
It took me a while to locate the entrance to The Emory. At first, I chalked it up to my notoriously horrendous sense of direction—drop me off a few blocks from my apartment that I’ve lived in for five years, and there’s a good chance I’ll still get…
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Why Are Hotel Sheets Always White? We Asked the Experts
Ever wonder why most hotels use white sheets? We've got the answer.
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Manager faces jail for deliberately starting fire at rural Scots hotel that saw guests evacuated
Vimal Verma, 42, pleaded guilty to wilful fireraising after he deliberately set a fire at the Killin Hotel, KIllin, Perthshire.
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An upscale hotel has launched a sensual 'self love' package for $350 per night.
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A fire has ripped through a hotel in South Korea, leaving at least seven people dead and a dozen injured as guests desperately tried to escape the inferno.
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San Francisco's glitzy hotels have been plunged into massive debt following a dramatic drop off in tourism to the Golden Gate City.
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Hotels in Europe, Africa, Americas, & Asia-Pacific adopt the WTTC’s Basics, gaining global support & expanding in Japan, Philippines, & India…
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Hotels in crisis – are they ready to communicate in an emergency?
Six found dead at Grand Hyatt Bangkok.’‘Detectives investigating devastating Glasgow hotel fire’‘Woman found dead at five star Surrey hotel – man suspected of murder.’‘Hilton hotel in Paddington evacuated after laundry fire.’…
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D’Vontaye Mitchell death: 4 former Milwaukee hotel workers are charged with felony murder
Four former hotel workers were charged Tuesday with felony murder in connection with the June death of a Black man who authorities say was pinned to the ground outside a downtown Milwaukee hotel in an encounter partially captured on video, court…
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Breakfast, best meal of the day, not always…
Working as part of the hospitality industry can often be a curse, you always look around, scan the room, and observe operations. When you see a smooth, well-run business with satisfied customers, you feel proud of your profession. It’s when things…
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How Wellness is Transforming Travel
When the Global Wellness Institute released its latest valuation report this year, it forecasted that the wellness tourism market would surge from $651 billion in 2022 to $1,4 trillion by 2027, making it one of the fastest growing and robust sectors…
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The Pier Hotel closes: The 'world's toughest pub' shuts its doors after more than 130 years
An Aussie pub that boasted the record for the most stabbings in one night and was once dubbed the 'toughest in the world' has closed…
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Booking.com sounds alarm on AI-enabled travel scams
As travelers rush to book their summer getaways, Booking.com's internet safety boss says watch out for supercharged AI scams.
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Woman's tips to 'keep safe' in a hotel room don't go down well with everyone
A woman has shared a video on social media which has since gone viral, showing her 'extreme' safety tips for when staying in a hotel - but some people aren't so convinced by them.
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The Access Group Expands In North America With Acquisition Of Hotel Tech Specialist SHR Group
The Access Group, a $1.3bn+ business management software provider, has added global hotel and casino technology specialist SHR to its expanding AI-powered end-to-end platform for hotels.
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Edinburgh Airport launches “world’s first shortbread vending machine”
Firstly, it’s Sunday – it’s a slow news days. And secondly, who doesn’t love shortbread, right? Scottish brand Walker’s Shortbread has partnered with World Duty Free at Edinburgh Airport to launch what it is calling the “world’s first shortbread…
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Addressing the Unseen Challenges of Hotel Work
Stellar customer service, exquisite facilities, and well-stocked amenities are the hallmarks of the hotel industry. Guests and patrons expect hospitality when paying for these services, whether for vacation, business, or other purposes…
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Spyware Found Checking Out Personal Info on Hotel Chain's Computers
As we rely more on computers to help with everything, bad actors try to get their hands on more personal or financially damaging data.
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