Five skiers found dead in mountains near Swiss luxury resort
Bodies found after climbers raised alert over abandoned skis close to Rimpfischhorn summit near Zermatt
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Five skiers found dead in mountains near Swiss luxury resort
Bodies found after climbers raised alert over abandoned skis close to Rimpfischhorn summit near Zermatt
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How the Canaries and Balearics are driving Spanish hotel investment
Golden beaches and year-round sun - the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands are not just Spain’s most sought-after destinations, they are also emerging as strategic tourism hubs, commanding nearly a third of Spain’s international tourist traffic…
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Goes Big in Italy for Annual Dioriviera Beach Collection
BEACHY STATE OF MIND: “White Lotus” may have moved on to Thailand, but Dior is going big in Italy for the rollout of its annual Dioriviera bDioreach collection.
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International hospitality groups expand their presence in Greece
Greece’s leading role on the global tourism map, combined with the relatively small penetration of major foreign hotel brands compared to other developed destinations, continues to attract large foreign hotel management chains…
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Earthquake to cut Thailand tourism revenue by 10-15%, says THA
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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Hotel brands chase branded residences growth with mid-tier offerings
Branded residences have traditionally catered to affluent buyers seeking exclusivity and premium services. Though luxury has dominated the market so far, industry experts have long expected the democratization of this asset class. And now it seems…
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An airline built a hotel. It crashed and burned
At Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor, sunburnt guests in Michigan and Ohio State gear — the unofficial uniforms of Southwest Florida tourism — wait at the poolside for long-delayed fruity cocktails. The scene captures the essence of a property that…
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Spain chaos as squatters take over 100 rooms in another hotel ahead of holiday season
Squatters have taken over another hotel in Spain, after last month it was reported that squatters had taken apartments at a popular resort in Majorca — and locals are becoming increasingly concerned
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Is This the Future of Luxury Hotels? This Hotel CEO Weighs In
The luxury hotel industry is changing fast. The Langham Hospitality Group CEO Bob van den Oord discusses how his brand is adapting—and what the future holds for high-end travel.
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I work in a real White Lotus hotel, and this is what it's like
Sex-worker cash tips, secret bed swapping and dangerous liaisons – this is what we know and love about the badly behaved staff and guests at TV’s infamous White Lotus hotels. But what is life really like at such a fabulous five-star…
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Is the White Lotus Season 3 Hotel a Real Place?
Film geeks dream of stepping on the set of their favorite TV show or movie but rarely get the opportunity. But the White Lotus is different. For fans of the show, an escape to Thailand and the stunning Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui and the rare…
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Milos hotel boom raises concerns
The island of Milos is experiencing an unprecedented hotel construction boom, with 48 new projects under way, potentially doubling available accommodations. According to public records, these developments will add up to 2,674 beds, significantly…
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Global media intelligence firm CARMA has released groundbreaking analysis revealing HBO’s hit series “The White Lotus” as the dominant force driving luxury hotel conversations across Asia. The show’s third season, filmed at the stunning Four Seasons…
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More details have emerged about possible non-gaming facilities by third-party private investors that might go near the under-development MGM Osaka, Japan’s first and so far only integrated resort (IR) with casino…
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Beyond luxury: differentiation and wellness in hotels and branded residences
In an increasingly competitive landscape, differentiation has become one of the biggest challenges for luxury hotels and branded residences, with traditional markers of high-end hospitality no longer no longer adequate when seeking to create a true…
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Hyatt expands in Caribbean, Mexico with $2.6 billion Playa Hotels acquisition
Hyatt Hotels will buy Playa Hotels & Resorts for about $2.6 billion including debt, the company said on Monday, seeking to boost its presence in Mexico and the Caribbean.
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The wildest requests a Michelin-starred chef has received from VIP hotel guests
With over 30 years of experience in hotels from Abu Dhabi to Napa Valley, Michelin-starred chef Massimo Falsini has encountered every kind of guest.
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Blackstone Group prepares to sell 22 hotels in the Canary Islands
The American investment fund Blackstone is preparing to sell its hotel assets in Spain, currently held under its Hotel Investment Partners (HIP) division. This move comes as the hospitality sector is experiencing strong growth, providing an…
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