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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Tech expert: Why you should never use USB sockets in hotel rooms
Are you traveling soon? Hotel USB ports offer a seemingly simple solution for you to charge your devices without the need to haul around bulky adapters or power bricks.
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Why the hospitality sector must lead the charge in combating food waste
Hilton’s VP of food and beverage strategy and development for the EMEA region, Emma Banks, shares her learnings on engaging staff and customers in countering food waste.
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A team of UK-based engineers have developed game changing new technology that promises to revolutionize access to safe, clean drinking water for millions of people worldwide.
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Hilton trials zero waste menus at four UK hotels
Hilton has introduced zero waste menus at four of its hotels in the UK, coinciding with Stop Food Waste Day.
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Hospitality and F&B leaders discuss Ramadan 2024 and how business has changed
The Ramadan season in the Middle East has traditionally been a time of reflection and community…
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