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When my husband and I traveled to Norway and the Arctic Circle last year, we decided to stay in an otherworldly ice hotel — the Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel at Sorrisniva Arctic Wilderness Lodge in Alta, Norway…
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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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W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 hotel brands, unveils its new global series Hotel Tales. Presented in an editorial-documentary style, the series showcases the untold stories and unforgettable moments that can only happen at…
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For years, hotels have treated their digital storefronts with all the imagination of a Soviet-era grocery. Guests faced dreary drop-down menus that reduced the art of hospitality to generic choices like “Economy Standard” and “1 Queen Bed Suite.”…
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Orient Express Corinthian, the first of the two Orient Express yachts, will set sail in June 2026 to cruise the Mediterranean, Adriatic and Caribbean seas. Here’s what we know…
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Orbite has raised $4 million in series A funding to grow its private luxury astronaut business and develop its Spaceflight Gateway Campus.
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2024 is quickly drawing to a close and with it a strong year of demand for the travel industry. According to Amadeus’ business intelligence data, 5% more hotel room nights were booked globally from January – October 2024 compared to the same time…
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When civil servants can’t find a rental because tourists snatch them all, where are they supposed to go? This glaring issue impacts teachers, police officers, doctors, and firefighters, particularly on islands and other hot summer…
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The new regulations will force hotels, travel agencies and car rental firms to take detailed customer data - including holidaymakers' home addresses and bank card information.
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The Middle East's hospitality industry grapples with the dual challenge of harnessing short-term gains and the uncertainty of sustained conflict…
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Is the 'one-stop-shop' or 'door-to-door' booking platform for travelers a practical reality or a logistic nightmare in this highly specialized/people industry?.
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COMO Hotels and Resorts has announced its plans to expand into cruising, launching its new and extraordinary ‘COMO Journey: Into the Arctic’ – an exclusive 11-day expedition that offers the opportunity to explore the pristine wilderness of the…
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As more travellers are choosing destinations based on their culinary appeal, hotels and resorts are hiring world-class chefs to create unique dining experiences and enhance their brand, writes Ashish Tiwari, Executive Chef at ANDAAZ Banquets and…
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With Trump’s economic and policy changes, the hotel industry will adapt to the shifting landscape of travel and guest expectations both at home and abroad.
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Les Roches and ILUNION Hotels unveil the first Hotel Innovation Barometer, offering a comprehensive look at how over 40 international hotel companies of various sizes are leveraging innovation to boost competitiveness…
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The launch of real-time web search capabilities in ChatGPT marks an exciting new chapter in the way we search for information online. While Google has been the default for finding quick answers, ChatGPT’s web browsing introduces unique advantages…
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As Chinese people rub their hands for yet another annual "Double 11" online shopping spree, e-commerce platforms like Taobao are no longer the only places they dwell upon.
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The first end-to-end global team of AI generated booking assistants are taking interactive calls for over one million properties worldwide
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