Tony Truman. From Spaces to Destinations: Lessons in Hospitality
Having spent decades in the hospitality industry, I've seen firsthand what it takes to transform a venue into a sought-after destination.
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Tony Truman. From Spaces to Destinations: Lessons in Hospitality
Having spent decades in the hospitality industry, I've seen firsthand what it takes to transform a venue into a sought-after destination.
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Strawberry's Hotel Portfolio expands in Finland with the addition of Helsinki's Former City Prison
It is a piece of Helsinki's history that now becomes part of hotel group Strawberry's portfolio in Finland. The well-known former city prison on Katajanokka, located by the sea right next to the Market Square and the center of Helsinki, will be the…
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Don’t snooze on the booming business of sleep tourism
One in three adults don’t get enough sleep, and 50m-70m Americans have chronic sleep disorders.
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Japan’s oldest prison building set to reopen in 2026 as luxury hotel with adjoining museum
The former Nara Prison, one of Japan’s oldest penal institutions and significant cultural properties, is expected to reopen in Spring 2026 as a renovated and starred leisure hotel under Hoshino Resorts…
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Iris Is a New Fine-Dining Experience in the Middle of a Norwegian Fjord
Hailed as “Expedition Dining,” the eatery focuses on raising awareness to the threats of the global food system. Iris is unlike most restaurants in the world…
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DoorDash introduces AI-powered voice order system
In a bid to revolutionize the restaurant industry, DoorDash has unveiled an innovative AI-powered voice ordering system…
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4 Simple Strategies to Boost Your Direct Booking
When it comes to enhancing direct bookings, having a top-notch Booking Engine is just the beginning. Having an effective marketing plan comes into hand to help you drive more bookings…
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The Past, Present And Future Of The Hotel Sun Lounger
In 1966, Florence Knoll wanted some outdoor furniture for her Florida home. Little did she realize that she was facilitating one of the key leisure inventions of the 20th century. The sun lounger…
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Goodbye golf. The next big luxury amenity is a big wave surf pool
Someday, people could look out their windows and see surfers carving through picture-perfect barrels, hundreds of miles from the nearest ocean. More and more, it seems that real estate developments have to have a hook…
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Exclusive: Saudi Arabia’s NEOM reveals ‘significant progress’ on snow resort Trojena
Ground has been broken at the mega project, which will house 7,000 permanent residents and will see more than 700,000 annual visitors head to the facility that will be home to a ‘vertical village’, a ‘fun cluster’, shopping, nightlife and more on…
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Saudi mountain resort Desert Rock nears opening, hits 50% construction, says Red Sea Global
Construction at Desert Rock in Saudi Arabia began in July 2021, with the first-phase to be completed by 2023, with 16 hotels
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Pandora Jewellery Founder Enters Tourism Market with ‘Annassurra’ Hotel Concept
The co-founder of the popular Pandora jewellery brand – Danish man Per Enevoldsen – has entered the travel and tourism world with a new business called Annassurra. The concept is new hotels with deep connections to their surrounding cities…
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Hotel opens 'Dads Club' where kids can ditch their embarrassing parents
EasyJet Holidays has launched the world's first in-hotel 'Dad’s Club' in the Spanish hotspot of Benalmádena, in partnership with comedian Omid Djalili who is a self-confessed embarrassing dad.
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Luxury Hospitality at Hotel Volga, Mexico City’s Newest Five Star Boutique Hotel
Looking out the car window, the faces flew by. Men. Women. Children. In between the faces were brightly colored flowers in full bloom…
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Take it slow at Israel’s new Slowness Hotel
The new 30-room hotel on a kibbutz in the Galilee is built around wellness and relaxation, with unique touches like no TVs or reception desk.
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11 Design Ideas We’re Borrowing From the Yowie Hotel
After four years of thinking about the idea of a Yowie hotel, Shannon Maldonado has finally opened the doors of the boutique to guests…
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Tawila Island: An exclusive look at Egypt’s eco-conscious luxury resort
Tawila Island Resort along Egypt’s Red Sea coast showcases a harmonious blend of innovation, environmental consciousness, and unparalleled luxury…
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Norway's Salmon Eye aquaculture center is also home to Iris restaurant
A floating restaurant offers an unparalleled dining experience - Ever hear of expedition dining?
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