Hotels Will Start Selling So Much More Than Rooms
For years, hotels have treated their digital storefronts with all the imagination of a Soviet-era grocery. Guests faced dreary drop-down menus that reduced the art of hospitality to generic choices like “Economy Standard” and “1 Queen Bed Suite.”…
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LVMH Invests in French Boutique Hotel Group Les Domaines de Fontenille
Continuing its expansion into hospitality and experiences, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton has invested in Les Domaines de Fontenille, the French boutique hotel group co-founded by a former fashion executive…
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UAE hotels show why industry ratings should not end with a 5-star
Dubai: Is it time the hotel industry started thinking beyond five-star ratings?
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The Ascott take over management of Millennium and Copthorne hotels at Stamford Bridge
The Ascott Limited has announced that it has taken over the management of both the Millennium and Copthorne hotels at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea FC’s home stadium. This partnership is part of a broader sponsorship where Ascott has been named Chelsea’s…
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How hospitality companies are redefining the customer experience
Personalisation, food & beverage, and market research are fundamental to creating hospitality experiences that increase loyalty and revenue.
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Google’s Removing Elements From Hotel Search Results in EU to Comply With the DMA
Google has announced that it’s running a test which will see it remove various elements from its search results for hotel queries in Europe, which could impact hotel marketers.
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Direct franchising is proving to be a successful expansion strategy for Wyndham Hotels as it grows its presence in China.
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Expansion gathers pace at Radisson Hotel Group
The group announced the latest additions to its growing Radisson Individuals portfolio, with the openings of The View Hotel Folkestone, a member of Radisson Individuals and Stanhill Court Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals…
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Is Franchising the Key to Success in the Hotel Industry?
Franchise agreements are a common strategy in the hotel industry, offering a pathway for rapid expansion without the need for significant capital investment. Under a franchise agreement, the franchisor (the hotel brand) allows the franchisee (the…
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Growing synergies between hotels and casinos
Major hotel brands are establishing loyalty and distribution partnerships with casino operators. Jon Lucas, chief operating officer, Hard Rock International, explained: “Database in our world is king. It's so critical to our success and these…
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IHG builds Garner brand in Europe
In just a short time since it was launched, IHG has gained considerable traction with its Garner hotel brand, designed specifically to support conversions
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Hilton signs two Spark hotels in Austria
Hilton's Spark brand is one of the fastest growing new brands in the market, and is now growing across Europe with new signings in Germany and Austria
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A BEACH resort dubbed the "North Korean Benidorm" is set to welcome its first guests – and even Brits could be welcome.
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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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Radisson Hotel Group boosts Türkiye presence
Radisson Hotel Group adds seven hotels, including six signings and one opening, in the Turkish market in the first half of the year. These development milestones bring the Group closer to reaching 100 hotels by 2030…
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Small Indian hotels dream big with foreign locales
In June, global hospitality technology company Oyo launched its first luxury hotel in Dubai—Palette Royal Reflections Hotel and Spa—to strengthen its premium property portfolio in the Gulf region.
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Hamburg's new green hotel, events space opens in converted WWII bunker
Hamburg's latest tourist attraction, a converted World War II bunker now serving as a green hotel, bar and events space, opened to the public in July.
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Why The Luxury Hospitality Industry is Retail’s Latest Flex
While luxury fashion houses like Chanel and Dior have been operating seasonal popup stores for over a decade, the concept has, of late, evolved into more experiential partnerships with the hospitality industry…
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