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A hotel website has one overriding job: sell the experience. It should feel like an extension of your property – authentic, functional and persuasive.
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Big revenue gains, particularly on the F&B side, realized by integrating social environments into public spaces.
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The property rental firm has announced a major expansion of its services as it aims to further challenge hotels.
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Dida’s CEO Rikin Wu has called attention to changing Chinese traveller demand as well as the significant shift in the distribution landscape, cautioning that hoteliers must “adapt to the new Chinese market needs or miss out on the world’s biggest…
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There are humans in Stanley Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey,” a film now 57 years old but still seems ahead of its time. The central character in the film is not of flesh and blood, but rather an AI, named HAL, derived from the rather longish…
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Crisis isn’t a one-time test. It’s a daily measure of readiness. The hotels that thrive aren’t reacting, they’re preparing.
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A new Agoda survey outlines shifting travel preferences among women travelers in Asia, including a rise in cultural exploration, family trips, and solo travel.
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Most hospitality marketers define their competition too narrowly — and it’s costing them bookings. They focus on properties that offer similar accommodations or experiences, but travelers don’t make decisions based on industry categories. They care…
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BEACHY STATE OF MIND: “White Lotus” may have moved on to Thailand, but Dior is going big in Italy for the rollout of its annual Dioriviera bDioreach collection.
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Branded residences have become the flavour of the year in the UAE and the wider Middle East. Developers have embraced the idea that attaching a brand – any brand – can boost both price tags and investor appeal…
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The $50 room service hamburger wasn’t memorable for its Wagyu beef or truffle aioli. What made it extraordinary was the moment it arrived at 2 a.m., delivered to a jet-lagged executive by John, the room service attendant. With a quiet smile, John…
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People say sustainability is important to them, but their travel choices don't always reflect these views. How do hoteliers manage?
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The hotel that inspired Stephen King to write his bestseller The Shining is turning to the municipal-bond market to pay for a sweeping overhaul in a bid to cement its status in the film industry, particularly among horror aficionados…
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According to research undertaken by Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration in February 2025, hotels see strong financial returns from commissions paid to the OTAs.
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A South Korean hotel is offering guests the exact opposite of an escape, serving up incarceration in a cell that spans just 5 square-metres.
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Israeli-backed Leonardo Hotels is growing in central Europe, supported by a series of strategic partnerships and new investments.
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Digital transformation in hotels isn’t stuck because hoteliers are scared of spending. In fact, hotels spend millions every decade on renovations, replacing FF&E (furniture, fixtures, equipment), and upgrading HVAC systems without blinking…
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As more travellers prioritise healthier lifestyle choices, hotels are adapting their offerings to include wellness-focused amenities and alcohol-free options.
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