Hotel Tech-in: The sensors alerting hotel staff of cleanliness issues
Hygiene IQ’s sensor technology allows travelers to alert housekeeping staff of their needs, helping hoteliers improve the guest experience.
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Singapore vs. Hong Kong: A Hotel and Tourism Rivalry
Singapore and Hong Kong were once seen by many travelers as shopping-centric destinations. But Singapore has recast itself as an experience destination with many live events, widening its lead against Hong Kong in tourism…
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Hotel leaders to explore the use of AI and guests experience goals at TIS2024
The fifth edition of TIS – Tourism Innovation Summit will take place from October 23 to 25, 2024 in Seville, Spain.
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Marriott International launches Gelişim Okulu hospitality training programme in Türkiye
Marriott International reinforces its commitment to Türkiye with the launch of Gelişim Okulu, a unique vocational educational programme developed in response to a growing need to further enhance tourism education in the country…
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Welcome to the luxury hotel built on top of petrol station
Staying the night above a petrol station and car wash may not be everyone’s idea of the perfect luxury break. However, forecourt owners Rahila and Danny Ahmed insist their nine-bedroom boutique hotel, built over their Gulf site in Birmingham, has…
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India’s Hotel Sector Shines, Set To Lead Asia Pacific With 25% Of New Openings
India is set to lead Asia Pacific’s hotel market, claiming 25% of total openings in 2024 and maintaining the highest number of new openings through 2026, analysts reveal.
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Paris Hilton unveils new pink themed suite she designed at The Beverly Hilton
Paris Hilton announced she designed two suites inside the Beverly Hilton - called the Stay Like an Icon. The star - who is set to release her album - custom-curated the suites - complete with images of herself on the walls and lots of pink…
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Glyn Aeppel on music's inspiration, taking risks
Glyn Aeppel is a hotel developer and a music composer who finds inspiration and spark her business creativity…
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Aldar to invest $408 million to transform its hotel portfolio amid UAE tourism growth
Aldar Properties, Abu Dhabi’s biggest property developer, is investing Dh1.5 billion ($408 million) to transform its hotel portfolio amid a boom in the UAE’s tourism sector.
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W Hotels’ Lessons in Luxury’s Evolution to Meet Global Consumer Expectations
The newly transformed W Hotels’ flagship properties have reimagined their cultural programming and offerings across hospitality, music and fashion to cater to the demands of its discerning clientele. Now, BoF sits down with the senior vice president…
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Sands China launches rebranded Londoner Grand Hotel
Sands China, in collaboration with Marriott International, has announced the launch of the Londoner Grand Hotel, the first hotel in Macau to be entitled ‘Luxury Collection Hotel…
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Isrotel’s hotel chain Aluma acquires Rome’s Savoy Hotel for $75m
The hotel is now set to undergo a substantial renovation, with a €30m investment planned before its reopening.
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Hotel Kakola. Voluntarily in prison.
Although only 42 metres above sea level, Kakola Hill is visible from all sides of Turku city. In the past, as the site of one of Finland's most notorious prisons, it was looked upon with dread. Now it's the envied residential area where everyone…
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What are Spain's controversial new rules for registering hotel guests?
Hoteliers and travel agencies have warned that controversial new hotel registration rules in Spain are not only difficult to implement but will make holidays more expensive for travellers and could hurt the tourism sector's competitiveness abroad…
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How a Provençal farmhouse became a local hotspot
The Mas Candille hotel, which now boasts a Clarins spa and Michelin-star chef, is the coolest place to stay in Mougins, says Lisa Grainger.
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America's most popular motel chain is sold to overseas buyer for $525 million
An India-based hotel operator is to purchase America's most popular motel chain in a $525 million all-cash deal.
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Hotel performance in 2024 - An unpredictable market with silver linings
Rising costs, changing booking trends, good leaders, and even the weather…are just some of the things that have influenced the performance of hotels so far this year.
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Why Sage Hospitality sees more apartment-hotels in its future
The hospitality company that leans heavily into lifestyle and F&B is leveraging its strengths with a new Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy project in Savannah, Georgia. We dig into the details of the deal…
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