Mahjong clinics and retreats are growing at hotels
At luxury hotels across the country, a new kind of evening activity is appearing alongside winetastings and wellness classes…
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Mahjong clinics and retreats are growing at hotels
At luxury hotels across the country, a new kind of evening activity is appearing alongside winetastings and wellness classes…
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Love the scent of your luxury hotel? Buy a bottle and take it home
Luxury travel has a new currency: feeling. Destination still matters but so does the sensation that lingers long after departure. Emotion, not acquisition, now defines the modern travel experience, and hotels are extending that connection beyond…
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How the Met Gala’s Go-To Hotels Prepare for the Big Event
Over 200 cups of coffee are brewed at the Mark Hotel on the day of the Met Gala. It’s the hottest commodity at the hotel when the flurry of first-Monday-in-May activity descends on New York. For the Upper East Side mainstay, that means about 48 cups…
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In an age of delivery apps and convenience, hotels shouldn’t overlook the minibar
The hotel minibar is dead. And even if it is not lost forever, that little fridge has not been metaphorically plugged in for some time and the nuts could do with a rearrange. I say this as someone who travels often, stays in good hotels and…
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Five Smart Strategies to Future-Proof Your Hotel Against Shrinking Booking Windows
The world economy continues to serve up dishes we would all prefer to send back. Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano told Skift recently that booking windows are now typically “sub-three weeks,” meaning under 21 days. This reflects the ongoing popularity…
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International tourist arrivals grew 5% in Q1 2025
International tourist arrivals (overnight visitors) increased by 5% in the first quarter of 2025 though results were mixed among regions and sub-regions.
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What hotel owners should expect -and demand- from an operator?
Let’s not kid ourselves, brands need owners. This realisation has come to the market as ownership of hotels by the big flags has faded away as they have gone asset light, whilst the number of available brands has soared…
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Ennismore Keeps Design In-House as It Opens 20 New Hotels in 2025
In only 13 years, Ennismore has grown from a single property to more than 170 hotels, and it has taken an unusual approach: keeping core operations like restaurant concepts, interior design, and digital marketing under its own roof rather than…
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Game On: The Rise of Competitive Socialising in Hospitality
In the bustling world of hospitality, trends come and go. But one recent development stands out for its unique blend of entertainment, interaction, and social engagement: competitive socialising.
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Digitizing Gratuity: Hotel Tipping for Modern Guests
Learn how digital tipping fosters higher wages, feedback, and talent retention in the hospitality sector.
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Punch Bowl Social plans growth with two acquired concepts
The eatertainment chain plans to grow a karaoke brand and an immersive art experience. Needless to say, both have cocktail bars.
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American Express Cancels “Dining By Amex” Credit In The Nordics (Perhaps Other Markets Too?)
American Express has benefits for its cards that vary between markets, and Platinum cardholders in Nordics have been eligible for a Dining by Amex credit since 2022…
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