South African tycoon Neil Markovitz sells control of his 26-property hotel group
Banyan Group has acquired a majority stake in Newmark Hotels & Reserves, adding 26 properties across seven African countries to its portfolio.
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DCT Abu Dhabi updates hotel standards to enhance guest experience
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has updated the Abu Dhabi Hotel Classification Manual, establishing new standards for guest experience and service quality.
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The leading ultra-luxury flagship hotel in Beijing is still looking for a new owner to this day
The Waldorf Astoria Beijing, which was rumored to be put up for sale at a price of 2 billion yuan in early last year, still remains unsold after a full year has passed.
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Qatari Sheikh Owes London Hotel £458,000 in Unpaid Bills, So Court Lets It Sell His £23,500 Fiat
A £458,000 hotel judgment, a £23,500 Fiat and one of London's most famous luxury hotels have collided in an extraordinary court dispute involving a member of Qatar's ruling family.
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UMG enters UK hotel business as music-based hospitality experience launches with Outernet in London
The announcement of UMusic Hotel Denmark Street in London arrives just over three years after the major’s first hotel in Madrid. UMG has identified growing demand internationally for experiences combining music, tourism and lifestyle…
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Overnight accommodation and sleep options at airports continue to grow and now include everything from traditional hotels to cabins and sleep pods, writes Joe Bates.
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Government vows to make business rate valuations for pubs and hotels fairer
Review will look at improving system for English and Welsh hospitality venues before next revaluation date in 2029
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Flight of the Concours: how luxury hotels are racing to raise their curb appeal
As the 75th Pebble Beach Concours is set to take place this week, luxury hotels continue to embrace classic car shows as some of their biggest events
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Recently, the 1 Hotel Haitang Bay Sanya has officially been delisted, and the original site will introduce the Conrad brand under Hilton…
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Claridge’s First Book Shows How It Became the Grand Dame of London Hotels
The famed locale just announced its first authorized biography. The ultimate insider’s guide to Claridge’s is finally here.
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Channel 4 Unveils New Hospitality Series Fred's Ultimate Hotels
Channel 4 has commissioned Fred's Ultimate Hotels, a new factual entertainment series that follows renowned hospitality expert Fred Sirieix as he travels the world exploring some of the planet's most luxurious hotels—and stepping behind the scenes…
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Booking is copying Expedia's most durable asset
The company is folding Booking.com, Agoda, and Priceline into one B2B entity run by Agoda's CEO — a bet that the most valuable OTA business is the one hotels never see
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Today's luxury guest doesn't want to be served – they want to be part of it, and that single shift is rewriting the rules of the market.
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INFiLED illuminates Dubai’s tallest hotel
An INFiLED curved WP series LED screen has been installed at the Ciel Dubai Marina, the tallest hotel in the world.
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Global Hotel Alliance celebrates excellence at 2026 GHA AWARDS
Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, has announced the winners of its 2026 GHA Awards, recognising outstanding achievements by member brands and hotels across the alliance's global portfolio…
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Unique Bike-Friendly Hotel Network Debuts on Lake Balaton
Cycling tourism around Lake Balaton is moving into a new phase…
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Emirates launches world's most comprehensive travel insurance
Emirates has become the first airline in the world to offer Comprehensive Travel Cover, an industry-first travel insurance product that handles it all, including medical cover for conflict-related incidents, backed by airline-managed hotel…
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Billionaire Behind Japan's Tiny-Room Hotel Empire Bets on US
At Japan’s APA Hotels, the rooms are famously tiny, the amenities surprisingly lavish and the branding unmistakable…
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