The Vendor Problem: Why Most Hotel AI Advice Has a Conflict of Interest
Most of the hotel AI advice circulating in the industry right now is being funded by someone who wants to sell you something.
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Sales Equals Speed in 2026 for Hotel Lead Nurturing
We all know the cheetah is the fastest land animal, but do you know what’s the next fastest out on the African savannah? It’s prey.
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US hotel sector faces pressure from rising minimum wage laws
Hotel operators across the United States are facing growing pressure from higher minimum wage laws, with labour costs rising fastest in major tourist cities.
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For decades, coffee shops have represented the most visible and aspirational part of the coffee industry. Expanding through physical retail locations was widely viewed as a sign of growth, scale, and market dominance…
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Choice Hotels International Announces CEO Transition
Choice Hotels International, Inc…
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Luxury hotel groups court Latin America’s wealthy travelers
Global hospitality brands increase focus on Brazilian, Latin American consumers as geopolitical tensions reshape luxury tourism flows
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John Lewis unveils new hospitality brand ‘Platter John Lewis’
John Lewis is unveiling its new own-brand café and restaurant concept, Platter John Lewis, as part of a multi-million pound investment in its in-store dining experience.
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The mysterious Greek island with no tourists, no hotels and a €247,000 price tag
Greece has always been a hotspot for travellers from across the globe. But in recent years, some of its most beautiful islands have become victims of their own success…
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Love the scent of your luxury hotel? Buy a bottle and take it home
Luxury travel has a new currency: feeling. Destination still matters but so does the sensation that lingers long after departure. Emotion, not acquisition, now defines the modern travel experience, and hotels are extending that connection beyond…
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Hotels turn bingsu into summer's splurge
From edible gold to champagne pairings, Seoul's hotels are racing to outdo each other on a summer staple.
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Agoda Makes it Easier for Travelers to See Relevant Photos in Reviews
Digital travel platform Agoda has deployed a new feature that automatically displays hotel images with relevant reviews, making it even easier for travelers to see what others say about specific features they're eyeing for their stay…
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How Wyndham scales AI to improve hospitality at 8,400 hotels
The business model for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts purposefully embraces sprawl. The hotel franchising company has about 8,400 hotels across six continents, comprising a portfolio of 25 brands, including Days Inn, La Quinta, and Ramada…
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‘Not worth compromising’: Why some Sydney restaurants are saying no to delivery
The demand for food delivery and takeaway might be on the rise, but for venues like RaRa Ramen, Porteno and LuMi, it just “doesn’t make sense”.
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Himachal Pradesh Unveils ‘She Travel Policy’ to Boost Solo Women Tourism from Delhi-NCR
Himachal Pradesh is strategically positioning itself to become a premier destination for solo women travelers, particularly targeting the lucrative Delhi-NCR market. The state’s recently launched ‘She Travel Policy 2026’ aims to transform its…
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Premier Inn owner to cut 3,800 jobs in UK and Ireland under five-year plan
Whitbread, owner of Premier Inn, has announced plans to cut about 3,800 jobs in the UK and Ireland as part of a new five-year strategy to achieve £250 million in cost savings.
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The robots that save waiters 3,000 kilometres a year at a Granada hotel
Technology that frees professionals from mechanical tasks, so they can focus on improving customer service, is increasingly used in an industry where staff shortages are a problem
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US hotels eye boost as VISIT USA Act gains momentum
The VISIT USA Act aims to reinstate full funding for Brand USA, the United States’ destination marketing organisation, using revenue from international visitor fees.
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New York Hotel Bookings Are Showing No Sign of World Cup Boost
New York’s hotel industry has spent years dreaming of this year’s FIFA World Cup as a cash cow that will fill the city with free-spending visitors. But seven weeks before kickoff, hoteliers are increasingly worried about the lack of a tournament…
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