The Weighted Hotel Minibar Is Wildly Outdated
The minibar is supposed to encourage spontaneous indulgence. Sensors totally kill the mood.
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Hotels are getting rid of proper bathroom doors and guests are revolting
First they came for the closets. Then they took the bath tubs. Now, hotels are stripping away the only thing separating us from the animals: the bathroom door.
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Young adults are drinking less. What can the wine industry do?
The big, bold bottles of wine once guaranteed to impress are no longer cutting through with today’s younger drinks. Young Australians are drinking less wine, and when they do, it’s on different terms. For operators, the challenge is clear — but so…
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Private Clubs Are The Latest Trend In Luxury Hotels
After meeting with more than 60 hoteliers over a three-day period at an invite-only event, the next big trend for luxury hotels doesn’t involve guests at all.
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Community living rooms: High-ROI strategy
Big revenue gains, particularly on the F&B side, realized by integrating social environments into public spaces.
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Global awards launched for hotels welcoming dogs
The Roch Dog Friendly Hotel Awards 2026 will be the first scheme of its kind to benchmark international standards in canine hospitality.
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No doors, frosted glass: Why hotel bathrooms feel like peep shows
Los Angeles comedian Fahim Anwar was showering at an Austin hotel when he reached a boiling point. As water sprayed onto the floor, a shallow pool forming, he realized he could no longer stay silent about the partial door…
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