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These members’ clubs give access to hotel discounts, added value such as breakfast and even airport lounge access. Not all work out cheaper than booking direct, though…
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Well hello there hospitality people, I’m back with another insight into the ramblings of my hospitality mind. Once again, I’m writing this month’s column from the front-line as I continue my engagement “up north” in Aberdeen. In truth I’m sat behind…
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It’s the biggest furniture company on the planet, with 480 stores, but only one IKEA hotel to its oh-so-recognisable name. Jenni Mortimer heads to Älmhult Sweden to check it out.
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At Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor, sunburnt guests in Michigan and Ohio State gear — the unofficial uniforms of Southwest Florida tourism — wait at the poolside for long-delayed fruity cocktails. The scene captures the essence of a property that…
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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is heading into the debit card space with the launch Monday of the Wyndham Rewards Debit Card, a move that signals a shift in how hotel loyalty programs engage with younger travelers…
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From mirrors that give you an unexpected front-row seat while on the loo to hotels that believe orange juice belongs in a shot glass – these are just a few things that could be tweaked to make travel even better. And before you say it, no, this…
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Squatters have taken over another hotel in Spain, after last month it was reported that squatters had taken apartments at a popular resort in Majorca — and locals are becoming increasingly concerned
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Changing lifestyles, global migration patterns – and plenty of wealthy people – are fuelling the demand for standalone properties built and managed by luxury hotels and consumer brands
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At MWC Barcelona, Huawei and Meliá Hotels International Launched the Global Smart Hotel Showcase at Torre Melina Gran Meliá hotel, a high-end luxury brand of Meliá. This showcase fosters innovations in smart hotel network connectivity and…
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The luxury hotel industry is changing fast. The Langham Hospitality Group CEO Bob van den Oord discusses how his brand is adapting—and what the future holds for high-end travel.
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Technology giveth and technology taketh away. For travel advisors, the technology provided by third-party companies that consolidate hotel commission payments has moved increasingly toward the "taketh" side over the years…
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HotéisRIO, the Cidade Maravilhosa's hotel owners' association, forecast that hotel occupancy during this year's Carnival festivities reached 95.51%, a substantial increase from last year's 80.18%, presumably due to Carnival taking place in March…
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Savoring a simple piece of madeleine cake in a cup of tea can evoke memories so intense and complex that novelist Marcel Proust thought to make it part of a book. Proust, besides being a famous novelist, was a pioneer in exploring the concept of…
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Collective Hospitality is reimagining the ‘digital nomad’ brand it bought out of insolvency with a new name, a smaller footprint and a goal to partner with a big brand.
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Regional performance varied widely, with Los Angeles experiencing significant growth, while Las Vegas faced sharp declines.
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Sex-worker cash tips, secret bed swapping and dangerous liaisons – this is what we know and love about the badly behaved staff and guests at TV’s infamous White Lotus hotels. But what is life really like at such a fabulous five-star…
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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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It doesn’t bother me if the hotel breakfast is included with my stay or not. Most times, I’d rather eat at a nearby café that’s favoured by locals.
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