The future isn’t about channels, it’s about guests
At WiT Singapore, hotels and OTAs find common ground in a new battleground: trust, experience, and emotion.
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The future isn’t about channels, it’s about guests
At WiT Singapore, hotels and OTAs find common ground in a new battleground: trust, experience, and emotion.
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Radisson Hotel Group launches Creator Hub
Radisson Hotel Group has unveiled Creator Hub, a dynamic new platform designed to connect nano content creators with Radisson Hotels & Resorts around the world…
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Luxury hotel oversupply looms over London
London’s high-end hotel market is heading into its heaviest period of new openings in more than a decade, raising fears that a wave of luxury room supply could outstrip demand and put pressure on prices in one of the world’s most expensive cities…
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Sonder Hotels Liquidation Exposes Limits of Tech-First Hotel Models
Sonder's bankruptcy and liquidation after its failed partnership reveal the risks of tech-driven, asset-heavy hospitality models
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Guests reportedly left stranded mid-stay following collapse of Marriott-linked hotel chain
The sudden announcement that the hotel operator was no longer working with Sonder caused some guests to spend thousands to find new rooms on short-notice
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How Gareth Roberts is Redefining Luxury at Peninsula Hotels
From Beverly Hills to Hong Kong, Gareth Roberts has built a career on intuition, observation, and timeless service—proof that true luxury lies in knowing what guests want before they ask.
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Worth it for Instagram or just a rip-off? Hotel pool access fees in Korea spark controversy
Why do Korean hotels charge extra for guests to use their pools and place limits on the number of times guests can use them?
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The Wealthiest Clients on Earth Don’t Renew Loyalty. They Test It
Loyalty is a currency they use differently, in the UHNW and UHNW+ world, loyalty looks nothing like it does in traditional luxury.
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Why Your Hotel’s “Eco” Rating Might Not Be About Sustainability At All
Imagine this: your hotel has switched to renewable energy, eliminated single-use plastics, and buys local. You proudly display your sustainability credentials online. Yet when guests leave reviews, your “eco-friendliness” rating is mediocre…
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When heads of state come to visit your hotel they usually make a bit of a show. The Russians are no exception; they even bring their own warship, the KGB and a wad of cash!
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Tales from hotel car valets: knickers in a Ferrari and other secrets
They move million-pound supercars around London’s streets every day, but what happens when a wing mirror gets dinged or an owner is exceptionally rude?
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MGM boss ADMITS his Las Vegas hotels are an outrageous rip-off and says 'Shame on us'
The top boss of MGM resorts has admitted Las Vegas has become a rip-off and even declared 'shame on us' as he derided his own hotels' extortionate prices that have driven tourists way.
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Hotels push live ChatGPT integrations as AI search goes bookable
Eyeing an opportunity to grow direct bookings, hotels are pushing their technology partners to integrate live availability and pricing data into artificial intelligence (AI)-search platforms…
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Food for Thought: Why Hospitality is Over Dependent on the OTAs?
Hospitality is the most dependent on the OTAs, compared to all other travel sectors: airlines, car rental companies and cruise lines.
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Inside the boutique hotel balance
Independent and boutique hotels face the same labor and cost pressures as branded properties, but with fewer economies of scale and higher expectations for personalised service.
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Iraq launches probe after diplomat accused of taking towels from Jordan hotel
An Iraqi diplomat is in hot water after being accused of stealing towels from a Jordanian hotel. Iraq’s Foreign Affairs Ministry has taken up the case, and even an Iraqi tribe has become involved.
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Hotel subscriptions are becoming popular but are they worth it
With industries like airlines to chain restaurants now selling subscriptions to their regular customers, hotels have become the latest to enter this space with membership programs in which one can pay a monthly or annual fee to get access to…
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How to ensure your luxury offering evolves with the times
Once upon a time, luxury in hospitality was defined by things such as marble floors, expensive silverware and the thread count of the linens. It was about spectacle and exclusivity. Fast forward to the post-Covid era and that is giving way to a…
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