Starwood faces default on $265M hotel portfolio loan
Barry Sternlicht’s Starwood Capital Group is staring down the barrel of another major commercial real estate default.
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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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New World Weighs Sale of Stake in $2 Billion Hotel Portfolio
New World Development Co., the cash-strapped property developer, is in talks to sell its 50% stake in a portfolio of three Hong Kong hotels valued at $2 billion, people familiar with the matter said.
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Songtsam gives travellers a new way to experience Tibet through a locals-first approach
With no televisions, limited wi-fi and ultra-remote locations, Songtsam hotels are proving to be sanctuaries for those who want to switch off and recharge
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How hotels are adapting to the EU and UK Accessibility Laws
The hotel industry is undergoing a structural shift in its digital operations as two major regulatory frameworks take effect across European markets.
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Bulgari brings its signature hotel scent to the public for the first time
Luxury hotels are often remembered for their design, service and atmosphere, but scent also plays an important role in shaping the guest experience. Smell is closely linked to memory and can instantly bring people back to a specific place or…
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When even Park Hyatt embraces all-inclusive, something more fundamental is shifting
I came across an announcement this week that made me pause and not because it was particularly loud, but precisely because it wasn’t.
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Directors Quit Hotel Unit at Center of Singapore Billionaire Kwek Feud
Three directors have abruptly resigned from a hotel subsidiary controlled by one of Singapore’s wealthiest families, the latest twist in a corporate shakeup triggered by an internal feud.
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How AI is transforming trip planning and hotel discovery
AI platforms like ChatGPT, CoPilot and Gemini are increasingly popular tools for planning travel. Unlike traditional search which delivers pages of results, AI narrows down the selection.
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Celebrity Sighting: Why hotel giants are using name recognition to woo guests
When Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group announced that Simone Biles, the American gymnast and holder of 11 Olympic medals, would become its first-ever global wellness ambassador in February 2026, the announcement was carefully worded. This was not, the…
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Athens Mayor Proposes Hotel Bed Caps to Combat Overtourism
The municipal authority of Athens is prepared to initiate a dialogue regarding the implementation of a cap on hotels in the city center. The goal is to manage tourism density and redirect investments toward less saturated neighborhoods…
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The Aman Infiltration: How a Global Money Laundering Kingpin Tainted a $3 Billion Hotel Brand
As law enforcement closes in on Benjamin Mauerberger’s scam network, the luxury Aman hotel brand faces a boardroom civil war as elite shareholders demand to know how a global fugitive laundered "pig-butchering" proceeds into their $3B portfolio…
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China’s Hotel Market Is No Longer Global - It’s Platform-Controlled
China’s hotel market is increasingly shaped by domestic digital platforms, with companies controlling distribution, pricing visibility, and customer access in ways that differ significantly from those in Western markets…
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From hotel suites to sub-surface transit: Gordon Hartman details future of Morgan’s expansion
The world’s first ultra-accommodating hotel will open later this year even as another ambitious project is brewing beneath the surface of the former quarry in Northeast San Antonio.
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Airport hotels retain pricing power as hotel market volatility diverges in 2026
Airport hotels are sustaining strong rates across major hubs, supported by limited supply and disruption-driven demand.
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Hotels Technology AI Implementation Getting Search Strategy Wrong in 2026
Hospitality tech leaders argue hotels are implementing AI incorrectly by prioritizing search optimization in 2026. Industry experts say the sector needs fundamentally different strategies to unlock AI's true potential…
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Tribe Collection's Shamim Ehsani on the future of hotels in Kenya
Shamim Ehsani, co-founder of Tribe Collection, speaks to Globetrender about expanding his hotel footprint beyond Nairobi, to both beach and bush.
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Hilton CEO Bullish Outlook: Middle East Geopolitical Risk Won't Derail Growth
Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta champions aggressive hotel sector expansion in 2026 despite Middle East tensions and World Cup demand uncertainty clouding the outlook for global hospitality.
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