How hotels can protect guest data in the face of rising cyber threats
Guest data protection has become a critical responsibility for hotels as cyber attacks grow more frequent and more sophisticated.
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How hotels can protect guest data in the face of rising cyber threats
Guest data protection has become a critical responsibility for hotels as cyber attacks grow more frequent and more sophisticated.
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How hotels are adapting to the EU and UK Accessibility Laws
The hotel industry is undergoing a structural shift in its digital operations as two major regulatory frameworks take effect across European markets.
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Michael Kors (New York) recently opened its new flagship in the China World mall in Beijing…
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WIL 2026 Insights: What AI Cannot Lead – Human-centered Leadership
EHL event brought together students and executives to explore which leadership qualities must remain human as AI advances in hospitality.
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What I Hate About Hotel Tech. Why, in 2026, is the industry still getting the basics wrong
The author argues hotel technology remains frustratingly basic after 20+ years, with Wi-Fi now more critical than hot water for guest satisfaction.
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The Top 10 Reasons Customers Leave a Brand or Business
This article answers the question: What are the top 10 reasons customers will stop doing business with you or leave for another brand?
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Hired for What You Pretend to Know
Organizations create a "competence trap" by hiring people who perform expertise, then punishing the honest admission of not knowing that's essential for actual learning.
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AHICE South East Asia 2026 wrap-up: the hot trends, new properties and essential market analysis
The leading investors, owners, developers, hoteliers, advisers and suppliers from across South East Asia were in Singapore this month (Mar 10-11) with AHICE back in the city over two action packed days. Roderick Eime reports…
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‘One million a room’: Luxury Barossa hotel plan slugged with massive cost hike
Construction costs for a controversial 12-storey Barossa hotel dubbed “The Slug” have nearly doubled, as the wine mogul behind the plan ‘temporarily’ closes a cafe and cellar door.
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Hotel loses all coverage after lying about armed security guards
Lying on an insurance application has consequences – as one Oklahoma hotel discovered after a guest was fatally shot on its premises.
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Supply-side opportunities turn spotlight on Europe
Europe’s environment of constrained supply could present further opportunities for hospitality investors this year, according to sector experts.
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Hospitality investors need to target wealthier travellers to protect against volatile market
The luxury and Middle Eastern markets are two of the key opportunities for the hospitality industry in an increasingly uncertain world.
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Neuroscientist reveals first generation in history to be less intelligent than their parents
Dr Jared Cooney Horvath, a former teacher-turned-neuroscientist, revealed that the generation born between 1997 and the early 2010s has been cognitively stunted by their over-reliance on digital technology in school…
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How the UK Building Safety Act is reshaping hotel development
The UK Building Safety Act was introduced in 2022 to enhance building safety regulation in response to the Grenfell Tower fire tragedy. Although widely supported, it has resulted in higher costs and longer timescales…
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Airbnb makes decisive move into hotels as experts warn of brand shift
Airbnb has officially entered the hotel market, marking a significant strategic shift for a company once defined by spare rooms, local hosts and the promise of “living like a local”.
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It’s Personal Stories, A Hospitality Podcast Launches New Website
It’s Personal Stories, the hospitality leadership podcast founded by industry veterans David Kong, Rachel Humphrey, and Lan Elliott, today announced the launch of its newly-redesigned website, making available one of the most comprehensive and…
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Acciona's blunder at the spa of a Lopesan hotel in Meloneras
In the idyllic setting of the Lopesan Villa del Conde Resort & Thalasso, relaxation is reserved for guests. For Acciona Facility Services, SA, the thalassotherapy center has become a real legal headache…
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Social Engineering at the Front Desk: A Growing Threat for Hotels
Every day, hotel front desk staff welcome new guests and collect their personal identifiable information (PII), such as names, addresses, emails, credit card numbers, and even passport data. This trove of data makes hotels attractive targets for…
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