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With the number of millionaires growing around the world, and the consumer demands of many shifting towards experiences and luxury, it should come as no surprise that the luxury hospitality industry is set for boom times. Nicholas Nahas, partner…
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A high-profile finance executive was dismissed after using his company card to cover a stay at one of the globe's most renowned hotels, following the theft of his wallet, as revealed in an employment tribunal…
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Imagine falling asleep. The slow process of turning your brain off, and the involuntary jerk as your body finally fades into relaxation. During the Thompson Spa’s new Trio Luxe service, where three masseuses massage your body in synchronized…
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Donald Trump’s family business tried to open a luxury hotel in Jerusalem, Israel, according to a report.
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It wasn’t that many years ago when the expected image of a hotel general manager was a tall, most likely white, man sporting a folded handkerchief in the pocket of his perfectly tailored black blazer…
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Hotel Engine, a Denver-based travel tech startup, has recently secured one of the year’s largest funding rounds for a travel company, raising $140 million and achieving a valuation of $2.1 billion. The company, which initially focused on hotel…
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Hyatt Hotels Corporation  today announced the completed acquisition of the brands and most of the affiliates ofpioneering lifestyle hospitality company Standard International, parent company of The Standard and Bunkhouse Hotels brands. This…
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The luxury hotel market is experiencing an upscale transformation, with a significant increase in the number of properties worldwide setting their average room rates at $1,000 or more.
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The stylish Populus hotel boasts eco-friendly construction and tree planting for every guest. Is this the hospitality of the future – or hot air?
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An India-based hotel operator is to purchase America's most popular motel chain in a $525 million all-cash deal.
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The hospitality company that leans heavily into lifestyle and F&B is leveraging its strengths with a new Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy project in Savannah, Georgia. We dig into the details of the deal…
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With the reported $300 million buy, the firm strengthens its relationship with Hyatt and positions itself in “one of the world’s top hospitality markets.”
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Former Starwood Capital leader in Europe, Cody Bradshaw, is set to L+R Hotels as group CEO, effective October 1.
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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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Hyatt ended free, full breakfast at Hyatt Place properties as a brand standard guarantee during the pandemic.
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Labor disputes are continuing to rage between unionized hotel workers and the bosses at three major chains: Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt.
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Want a premium hotel experience? Don't make these errors on your next trip.
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Thousands of hotel workers across several U.S. cities went on strike over the weekend because of COVID-19 pandemic-era cuts made to the hospitality industry that they say resulted in lower wages and higher workloads…
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