Portugal’s hotel market has a strong development pipeline, as investors see consistent growth in the country’s tourism sector. A report from agent Christie & Co details the opportunities, and the development pipeline in the country…
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Portugal’s hotel market has a strong development pipeline, as investors see consistent growth in the country’s tourism sector. A report from agent Christie & Co details the opportunities, and the development pipeline in the country…
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Greek hotels could be forced to make big change to their pools this summer
Hotels on Greek islands may be forced to change their swimming pool water as climate change strikes…
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An AI-powered hotel is coming to Las Vegas
With a base price of $300 per night, Otonomus hopes to mimic the Airbnb model—but with more AI-enabled customization.
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Japan's ancient capital is set to raise its hotel tax by as much as tenfold
The new measures will take effect in March 2026 if approved by the city assembly.
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Adapting to Google’s New Algorithm: What Hotels Need to Know About the Future of Media Coverage
Last month, Search Engine Journal reported that “Google Site Reputation Abuse Penalties Hit Major Publishers.” What about its impact on hotels?
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Mohari CEO Smith talks growth plans
Mohari Hospitality is not a big institutional investor, but CEO J. Allen Smith said as it continues to develop more partnerships, it is certainly creating institutional-like capital firepower.
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CEO of The Standard Hotels to step down following Hyatt acquisition
Amber Asher will leave the lifestyle hotel brand, which was sold to Hyatt for £272 million last year, after seven years in the role.
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Management challenges, changes for 2025
Addressing labor costs and retention, as well as F&B profitability top of mind for managers who are creating more incentive-based deals.
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Equinox Hotels partners with Dr. Matthew Walker. To advance sleep-focused hospitality and innovation
Equinox Hotels, known for its commitment to high-performance luxury hospitality and health, announces a pioneering partnership with Dr…
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Holoconnects to Debut AI-Powered Holographic Avatars, Hospitality Features and More at CES 2025
Holoconnects, a leading technology provider of 3D holographic solutions, today announced it will showcase the latest features of Holobox and Holobox Mini – plug-and-play holographic devices that project lifelike 3D images and videos – at CES 2025…
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Why guest retention is the #1 priority for hoteliers in 2025?
To begin with, revenge travel is over. STR and Tourism Economics final 2025 forecast reflects a downgrade in growth rates because of concerns over rising costs of living. It’s simple math: higher cost of living means less disposable income which…
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Famous Las Vegas landmark closes abruptly as area becomes ghost town
A beloved hotel and casino that has long been a landmark on the iconic drive between California and Las Vegas has closed abruptly.
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OYO revises check-in policy, unmarried couples no longer allowed
Leading hotel booking platform OYO has introduced a new check-in policy for its partner hotels. According to the new guidelines, effective this year, unmarried couples are no longer allowed to check in…
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Hotel technology predictions for 2025
In the face of low or flat rate growth, hotels will turn to ecommerce, actionable data insights, and generative AI to maintain profitability.
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The Hotel Media Review of 2024 – Hospitality Industry’s Zeitgeist
As with every year (almost every year) since 2011, I analyze the top headlines in hotel media to see what are the trends that get the most mentions and interest. I find analyzing the most clicked headlines to be a good way to see what interests the…
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Outlook 2025: Long-term view to trump geopolitical noise
Despite the complex geopolitical outlook affecting markets at the dawn of 2025, savvy hospitality investors would do well to keep their eye on the long-term prize, experts suggest.
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Dis-loyalty: Hotel Perks And Discounts With “No” Loyalty Or Points
Everyone wants you to join their loyalty program these days. From the local coffee shop to the supermarket and what’s clinking in your wallet, loyalty is all the rage.
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The most-satisfied hotel loyalty programs are Marriott Bonvoy globally and Toyoko INN in Japan
J.D. Power Japan conducted a survey on hotel loyalty program satisfaction for global brands and domestic brands in Japan, calculating scores from four factors of ‘member benefits,’ ‘loyalty points,’ ‘app or website’ and ‘information from a hotel.’…
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