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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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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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Tongcheng Travel Holdings, a Chinese online travel services provider, has agreed to acquire Wanda Hotel Management Hong Kong for about CNY2.5 billion (USD342 million), beefing up its hotel assets and competitiveness…
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Al Farhan Group, a family-owned company with 16 three- to four-star hotels across Saudi Arabia, plans to open at least one hotel every year for the next several years.
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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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With summer fast approaching, European countries are preparing for a busy tourism season with the UNWTO predicting an increase of 3 per cent to 5 per cent in international visitors this year.
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Marriott Hotels, in collaboration with The Secret Little Agency (TSLA), has unveiled its latest campaign in the Asia Pacific region (excluding China), aimed at celebrating the 24-hour hospitality experience offered by properties at the company…
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This year’s Hotel Development Pipeline Report, the definitive study of international hospitality development projects in Africa, reveals record activity. There are 577 hotels and resorts, with 104,444 rooms, in the development pipeline, up by 13.3%…
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The European Hotel Managers Association (EHMA) convened its 51st Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Warsaw, Poland, from March 28 to 30, 2025. The event brought together senior hospitality leaders and general managers from Europe’s top luxury and…
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In partnership with LVMH, the revived brand sets on its maiden voyage with the first train to be followed by two hotels and the first yacht.
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Italy is taking strong steps to protect its tourism industry by targeting fake hotel and restaurant reviews with new laws.
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Sebastien Bazin, chairman & CEO, Accor, told hospitality professionals to “enjoy the ride” as he predicted the continued growth of travel and tourism at the IHIF EMEA in Berlin on Monday.
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The Saudi Arabian authorities are introducing new programmes targeting international investors as they seek up to $80 billion of funding to drive its tourism development.
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The earthquake last week is expected to cause Thailand’s tourism sector revenue to fall by 10-15% over the next two weeks, the Thai Hotels Association (THA) said on Monday.
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Four of those killed aboard the submarine that sank off Egypt’s Red Sea resort city of Hurghada were Russian, according to a Facebook post by the Russian embassy in Egypt.
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The hospitality industry has long relied on energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives to reduce operational costs and meet the evolving expectations of consumers and investors. Now, there may be a catch. President Trump announced early in his…
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The operator of the renowned Chedi Hotels embarks on a new chapter as Chedi Hospitality. Bringing four decades of experience to the role, Stephan spearheads the group’s bold vision for the future of luxury travel…
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