Hotel safety takes centre stage after UK incidents
UK hotel incidents have renewed focus on safety, security and stronger emergency procedures to protect guests and staff.
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Emirates launches world's most comprehensive travel insurance
Emirates has become the first airline in the world to offer Comprehensive Travel Cover, an industry-first travel insurance product that handles it all, including medical cover for conflict-related incidents, backed by airline-managed hotel…
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Why African Hotels Need Entrepreneurial GMs
Look at the African hospitality space today, and you’ll see an incredibly vibrant picture. After all, the sector is scaling faster here than in almost any other region globally…
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Business travellers adapt in the face of soaring hotel rates, according to HotelHub Q1 data
HotelHub, the leading hotel booking technology provider for travel management companies, has released its Q1 2026 edition of the HotelHub Index, revealing significant hotel rate inflation in the first three months of the year…
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Hilton CEO Bullish Outlook: Middle East Geopolitical Risk Won't Derail Growth
Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta champions aggressive hotel sector expansion in 2026 despite Middle East tensions and World Cup demand uncertainty clouding the outlook for global hospitality.
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Thai Hospitality Giants Bet on 2026 Expansion Despite Middle East Volatility
Major hotel operators AWC, Centara, Erawan, and SHR pivot to luxury and lifestyle segments as geopolitical tensions threaten long-haul travel recovery.
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Extended-stay hotels are here for the long haul. It’s why brands are crowding in
The extended-stay hotel segment is still having its moment. In fact, its shine may have never been brighter. The asset class, characterized by long stays, from several days, to weeks, to months, and design elements, such as in-room kitchens and…
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Solo travel is on the rise, and hotels are responding
As more people travel alone, hotels are redesigning spaces, enhancing safety, and adding social features to better serve solo guests.
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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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New international-brand hotels in Malaga city tower block welcome their first guests
The twin openings mark the arrival on the Spanish mainland of the long-stay Staybridge Suites offer from IHG, and the debut of Hampton by Hilton in Andalucía.
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Owners’ how-to guide for successful transient-to-extended stay hotel conversions
Owners and developers are already well aware of the benefits of transforming a transient asset into an extended stay hotel. In this exclusive interview, Extended Stay America shares next-level tips for managing the conversion more effectively…
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Strawberry Launch New Hotel Chain Stopover
Next year, the first of around 20 hotels in the new Stopover hotel chain will open. These climate-smart hotels focus on electric vehicle travelers and, in addition to a comfortable bed, digital and efficient guest solutions, also offer exciting…
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My Place Hotels CEO talks evolution of extended stay, breaking the mold
With a long family history in hospitality, Ryan Rivett shares his outlook on the “desirable” extended stay segment and his strategy for My Place as it celebrates 10 years of franchising.
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Wyndham opens first ECHO Suites extended stay property
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts has debuted its extended stay ECHO Suites brand, with a total of 270 properties now in the brand’s development pipeline.
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IHG intros new suites prototypes for three brands
IHG Hotels & Resorts has revealed new prototype options for its three suites brands: Staybridge Suites, Candlewood Suites and Atwell Suites.
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Hilton has a pair of new hotel brands that are sparking travelers’ interest
With its new Spark and LivSmart Studios hotel brands, Hilton is one of the most innovative travel and hospitality companies of 2024.
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Exploring the World on Two Wheels: The Benefits of Cycling Tourism
Cycling is not only a popular sport but also a great way to stay fit and explore new destinations. The benefits of cycling go beyond physical health, as it has positive effects on mental well-being and cognitive function. Cycling promotes brain…
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Five trends to shape the extended stay sector in 2024
Editors George Sell and Eloise Hanson share five trends they think will resonate throughout the sector in 2024.
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