From dosas to door greets: Marriott Hotels' 24-hour welcome goes global
Marriott Hotels, in collaboration with The Secret Little Agency (TSLA), has unveiled its latest campaign in the Asia Pacific region (excluding China), aimed at celebrating the 24-hour hospitality experience offered by properties at the company…
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Biophilia beyond the buzzword – OCCA on the subtle art of sensory design
Rounding out March 2025’s editorial focus on ‘nature in design‘, Hotel Designs caught up with OCCA Founder and Principal Kate Mooney to discuss the contemporary nature of biophilic design…
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Hotel Loyalty Race: Marriott Leads, Hilton Is Gaining Fast — See the Top 13 Programs
Based on their six-year growth rates, Hilton Honors is expected to surpass Marriott Bonvoy's membership count in mid-to-late 2026. Other loyalty programs with standout growth rates include Hyatt and IHG…
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Luxury Unfiltered: Redefining boutique hotels in the age of personalization
In the not-so-distant past, the term “boutique hotel” was synonymous with exclusivity and distinction. These intimate, design-forward establishments stood out effortlessly in a sea of cookie-cutter chain hotels…
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Experts reveal why shop and hospitality workers make the best romantic partners
If you’re looking for a loyal, hardworking, and emotionally intelligent partner, you might want to start dating outside the office…
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Should you try a ‘mattress run’? What to know about the hotel-points hack
As the year races to a close, some avid travelers are approaching the finish line of a very niche marathon.
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Five-Star Hotels Aren’t Always Better than Four-Star Hotels. Here’s Why.
With luxury room rates on the rise, four-star hotels are finally having their moment.
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How the Global Business Class Has Transformed the Home
The rise of the global economy has led to the rise of the business class, whose ceaseless travels have empowered the hospitality industry’s growing influence. During the last several decades, hotel chains have been expanding and battling for a share…
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We speak to the CEO of Raffles and Fairmont about the evolution of the brands and the future of the luxury hospitality industry.
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The weirdest room service requests revealed, including caviar hot dogs and fresh goat’s milk
Gone are the days when guests simply ordered a club sandwich and skinny fries. Hotel guests make some rather outlandish and unusual room service requests, according to a new report.
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My night in the world’s first underground hotel
In-room aquariums and nightly light shows aren’t even the most exciting features of the subterranean InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland, now starring in a new series of Amazing Hotels
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Chinese mainland netizens are calling for a boycott of a hotel chain owned by a Taiwan-based company after its hotel in Paris, popular among Chinese mainland travelers, refused to display the Chinese national flag despite the fact that the hotel was…
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3 Must-Try Creative Hospitality Concepts for Hotel Vendors
Simply being a hotel vendor doesn't mean you have to stick to the same safe and unexciting approach.
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A Sleep Escape at Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane
Sleep, or lack thereof, is a topic of which we all have plenty to say. Very few of us actually get enough good, quality shut-eye — according to The Sleep Charity, 40% of adults and children suffer from sleep issues. Many adults (43%) note that…
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Disruptive apartment-like hospitality brand targets St. Pete
In the space between a hotel room and an apartment building lies a new brand: Mint House. Florida is a sizable growth opportunity, says its CEO.
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Hotel trends that are on the rise Industry experts make their predictions for the coming year
Booking a holiday is a surefire way to alleviate the dreaded January Blues. Getting a city break or sunny escape in the diary – even if it’s still a little way off right now – gives you something to look forward to…
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Tipping Costs Drive Nearly 30% of Consumers to Reduce Hotel Spending
Rising prices are affecting American households, leading to reduced consumer spending…
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How AI Turbocharges Attribute-Based Shopping, Enabling Hotels to Increase Revenue and Profitability
Artificial intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of hospitality technology heading into 2024, and in looking at specific tasks where it can be deployed, a very lucrative application is in attribute-based shopping (ABS)…
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