US shutdown threatens thanksgiving travel; hotels on edge
The federal funding lapse that began on 1 October 2025 has pushed the aviation system into a fragile state just weeks before thanksgiving.
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China restaurant features villains from martial arts novel who cook using kung fu techniques
Eatery decorated in style of ancient Chinese gardens also puts on daily stage performance in bid to steal a march on business rivals
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R&R at 10: How the way we book holidays has changed
Given how tumultuous the last decade has been, it’s fair to say that the ability of tour operators to adapt to circumstances has been pushed to the limit.
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Why mountain resorts are a huge treasure trove
The diversification of holiday destinations is a major trend in leisure hospitality as travellers seek new experiences beyond the beach, unique locations away from the crowds and cooler temperatures in times of heatwaves. And mountain resorts stand…
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Get Your Kicks: Stay Like the England Teams in the Ultimate Football‑Themed Hotel Suite
Hilton and the England Teams unveil the ultimate superfan sanctuary, featuring iconic wall-to-wall memorabilia and a private heated outdoor cinema.
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The oldest Las Vegas hotel has a job opening of a lifetime for any thrill-seeker brave enough to try and hunt down ghosts haunting the storied casino’s halls…
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A robe one night and a bunk the next taught me this: luxury smooths the edges, hostels widen the circle—and the best life uses both. I booked them 24 hours apart by accident—and then decided to make it a tiny social experiment…
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Roundtable: “The changing face of luxury service”
From a more relaxed service style to empowering your team members, how can luxury hotels ensure they are providing the kind of service that modern guests want? In partnership with Leading Quality Assurance (LQA), Boutique Hotelier gathered industry…
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CBRE’s revised global hotel outlook
While some markets see gains, quieter seasonal events, tariff changes, and competition from alternative lodging are reshaping expectations for the year.
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In an Indian hinterland town, hotels become Japanese havens for auto expats
In India's Gujarat, eating meat or seafood is frowned upon, but in the state's dusty industrial town of Vithalapur, hotels with names like Osaka Palace are churning out ramen and tempura - all to please the Japanese auto engineers and managers who…
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'I stayed in the world's largest capsule hotel - I made one awkward mistake'
It costs from £30 a night, is right in the heart of London, but there's a catch - you can only just about sit up in bed
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New Umrah rules: Pilgrims from UAE must now pre-book hotels, transport
Umrah operators in the UAE are urging pilgrims to pre-book their transport and accommodation when applying for visas, as Saudi authorities tighten measures to regulate pilgrim movement.
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Luxury Hotels Are Launching Elevated Cruise Ships and Calling Them ‘Yachts.’ But Are They?
At first glance, the difference between a cruise ship and a yacht seems obvious. One conjures images of a floating city built for the masses; the other, of exclusivity and intimacy. But now some of the world’s most prominent hotel brands are…
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9 hotel habits boomers refuse to change, no matter how outdated they are
From checking in at the front desk to collecting hotel toiletries, these nine classic habits reveal how boomers experience travel differently.
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Hotels get in on the experience economy
Hotels are betting big on the experience economy and are revamping their digital platforms to become travel marketplaces that curate and sell memorable moments alongside their rooms…
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Helsinki ranked the world’s most sustainable tourist destination for the second year in a row
For the second year in a row, Helsinki has been ranked first in the Global Destination Sustainability (GDS) Index. The latest results were published on Tuesday 23 September.
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PHL, a ‘niche’ hospitality growth market
SMALL but resilient. This was how the Philippines’ publicly listed hospitality companies and travel firms are described in an investment brief, having grown by 63 percent in revenue to US$1.8 billion (P102.96 billion) in the last three years…
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Preferred Hotels & Resorts launches legendary 17-night private jet journey
Preferred Hotels & Resorts unveils its first ever private jet experience, Legendary Journeys – The Ultimate Private Jet Experience by Preferred Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with Bucketlist Xperiences…
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