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Cruise ships are much less taxed than hotels
Cruise holidays may well give the impression of an exotic getaway, but new research reveals that for the passenger they have one surprising advantage – far lower taxes…
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The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), in collaboration with the Research Centre for Digital Transformation of Tourism (RCDTT) at the School of Hotel and Tourism Management of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), has released the PATA…
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Hotel Giants Bet India’s Local Travel Boom Can Defy Slowdown
Major global hotel chains including Marriott, IHG and Hilton are aggressively expanding in India, betting that a domestic tourism boom can withstand a broader consumer spending slowdown and stock market slump…
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The rise of the ‘perpetual traveller’ creates new opportunities for hotels
The hospitality industry can capitalize on rising frequency, secondary city growth, and deep localization in 2026
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Himachal Pradesh Unveils ‘She Travel Policy’ to Boost Solo Women Tourism from Delhi-NCR
Himachal Pradesh is strategically positioning itself to become a premier destination for solo women travelers, particularly targeting the lucrative Delhi-NCR market. The state’s recently launched ‘She Travel Policy 2026’ aims to transform its…
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Centara Hotels & Resorts and OR partner to Launch New Budget Hotel Brand
Centara and OR will invest THB 700 million to develop six budget hotels adjacent to PTT stations, with 69-120 rooms priced from THB 800-1,300 per night.
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Complex investor landscape to unlock rewards
A richer and more complex investor landscape will continue to benefit the hospitality industry, delegates heard at the IHIF EMEA in Berlin on Tuesday.
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Malaysia pushes hotel check-in and check-out times into tourism policy debate
Malaysia’s Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry has urged hotels to offer guests a 23-hour stay, using a model such as 2pm check-in and 1pm check-out, as the country prepares for Visit Malaysia 2026.
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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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Hospitality the Mexican Way: Interview with Development Head, Mauricio Elizondo
We learn how Mexico’s largest hospitality group is offering a uniquely Mexican experience, and looking into taking that experience international.
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JLL's global real estate - Hotel perspective, February 2026
JLL's regular view on global real estate dynamics, covering: investment, hotels, office, logistics, retail and living, as well as CRE market trends.
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Indonesia moves to regulate unregistered tourism accommodation
New Indonesian government rules will require all hotels, villas and short-term accommodation to hold valid licences by March 2026 or risk being removed from online travel agency (OTA) platforms, the Ministry of Tourism has announced…
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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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AI on Australian travel company website sends tourists to nonexistent hot springs
An AI-generated blog on a tour company’s website has landed tourists in hot water — and not the kind they were looking for — after it emerged the “tranquil” northern Tasmania hot springs it recommended don’t actually exist…
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IHG taps McDonald’s VP to guide artificial intelligence strategy
With deep technology expertise and franchise understanding, Wei Manfredi joins IHG as senior vice president of AI and architecture.
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When will humanoid robots start cleaning my hotel room?
As we enter 2026, humanoid robots are no longer a futuristic concept. They are being tested in factories, warehouses, and even domestic environments. With labour shortages still pressuring hospitality operations, the question is no longer if robots…
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Hilton Hotels accused of cancelling ICE agents bookings in ‘malicious’ move
A Minneapolis Hilton hotel has been accused of refusing accommodation to federal immigration officers, with the Trump administration branding the move as "malicious".
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