Cloudbeds to Launch Hotel Industry-First Causal and Multimodal AI-Powered “Smart Hospitality Engine”
Cloudbeds has revealed plans to become the world’s first property management system (PMS) to connect every facet of hotel operations into a single intelligence network, powered by causal and multimodal AI…
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A woman in the US was left horrified after discovering that her hotel in Las Vegas added a surprise charge onto her bill which tripled the fee.
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Green certifications for hotels: what hoteliers need to know
Whether it’s LEED, BREEAM or Green Key, green certifications are no longer just a way to stand out: they have become necessary for hoteliers who wish to remain competitive while raising environmental concerns…
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How the first ‘carbon-positive’ hotel in the U.S. is handling a dead tree problem
Populus, a new eco-friendly hotel in downtown Denver, doesn't just invite guests to stay in a hotel designed to resemble an aspen tree.
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Five ways how luxury hospitality offers a differentiated experience
With the number of millionaires growing around the world, and the consumer demands of many shifting towards experiences and luxury, it should come as no surprise that the luxury hospitality industry is set for boom times. Nicholas Nahas, partner…
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Helsinki Named World’s Most Sustainable Travel Destination
Helsinki has achieved its target of being the world’s most sustainable destination. The Finnish capital was ranked number one in the latest Global Destination Sustainability (GDS) Index, which was published on 16 October 2024…
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Activists storm hotel Papagayo Arena to protest its illegality
A group of residents in Lanzarote took direct action yesterday (Monday), by entering the “illegal” Papagayo Arena hotel in Playa Blanca to protest against ongoing water supply issues affecting locals…
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Andalucía is the Spanish region with the most hotel construction and investment, new data shows…
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Bernadotte & Kylberg unveils own-label furniture in nature-inspired Arken hotel
The design duo of Prince Carl Philip of Sweden and Oscar Kylberg have designed landscape-like interiors for a hotel in a Swedish nature reserve, featuring their first own-label furniture collection.
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Hotel Sales Training Lessons Learned From A Top-Tier Real-World Practitioner
While being a sales trainer for a diversity of lodging providers certainly keeps me in touch with what’s going on in the profession of hotel sales these days, I always capitalize on every opportunity to gain insights from real-world practitioners…
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Choice Hotels introduces Lobby in a Box modular design package
Choice Hotels International has introduced a new modular design package, Lobby in a Box, to enhance extended stay hotel conversions for its Suburban Studios and MainStay Suites brands.
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As a pioneer in eliminating plastic waste since the 1990s, Six Senses has been on a journey to eliminate plastic from its properties, with the sharing of its Journey to Plastic Freedom Playbook webinar set to be held on 6 November 2024 for anyone…
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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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Payment woes drive 63% of UAE hotel guests to abandon bookings
Nearly two-thirds (63%) of hotel guests in the UAE have abandoned their bookings because their preferred payment methods weren’t available, according to new research from FinTech Adyen. This statistic highlights a major challenge for the hospitality…
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From lotions to linens: How hotel marketplaces can boost guest loyalty
Four Seasons’ bed linens and JW Marriott’s shampoo aren’t just for guests staying in the hotels anymore. The items are available for sale on dedicated websites, so customers can cozy up in Four Seasons sheets at home, or wash their hair with JW…
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America’s first ‘carbon positive’ hotel comes to Denver – but do its climate claims stack up?
The stylish Populus hotel boasts eco-friendly construction and tree planting for every guest. Is this the hospitality of the future – or hot air?
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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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