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From robot butlers to smart showers, hotels are racing to upgrade their rooms with tech - though not every guest is ready for the upgrade...
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The next-generation Colee family leadership of owner-operator Noble House Hotels & Resorts is gearing up for what they expect to be increasing opportunity for equity participation, acquisition and third-party management growth by launching an…
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The Middle East is building the world’s boldest tourism dreams—but will rising heat rewrite the rules of ROI, resilience, and reputation? From 50 °C “death zone” summers to exploding cooling costs and stranded giga-assets, the risks are no longer…
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The hospitality industry faces immense opportunities and disruptions with the advancement of AI, heard some 300 hoteliers and industry stakeholders who convened at Singapore Hotel Association (SHA)’s second Hospitality Exchange (HX 2025) at Hilton…
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Multinational hospitality company IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has announced a collaboration with the Chinese professional Honor of Kings (HoK) league, the King Pro League (KPL). Financial terms of the partnership were not disclosed…
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Family offices and high net worth individuals have dominated investment in small, ultraluxury hotels for years. But Ad Altius CEO Thomas Brown says that is starting to change with institutional capital recognizing the value of scarcity and since…
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AHLA, AAHOA decries failed referendum that will cause minimum wage to escalate to $30 by 2028.
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While the fashion line remained the financial backbone, Armani's hotels and cafes ensured the brand touched almost every part of a client's lifestyle
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The start of demolition work on an iconic Tunisian hotel has sparked strong opposition from citizens, architects, NGOs and heritage experts in the North African country and around the world.
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Founder of the Regent brand, Burns was also known for anticipating guests’ needs, respecting staff and advancing global tourism.
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Welcome to Le Lotus Blanc — The White Lotus creator Mike White and HBO have zeroed in on France as location for the upcoming fourth season of the hit murder mystery comedy-drama series, sources tell Deadline. A rep for HBO declined comment…
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In hotel penthouses around the globe, rock stars and heads of state have been displaced by cocooning patients looking to emerge as immortal butterflies.
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Today’s hotel guests arrive with high expectations. They want more than a place to sleep—they’re looking for experiences that justify premium rates and create lasting memories. That means every square inch within a hotel needs to do more…
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Airbnb is changing its service fee structure from split to single fee, potentially positioning the company to compete with online travel agencies (OTAs) like Expedia and Booking.com. But not all affected will benefit. While it may give the…
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About a year ago, I shared the Hotel Brand Pyramid a chart I had picked up at a seminar. It turned out to be both old and incomplete, and the feedback came in fast: wrong brands, missing brands, and far too simplistic for today’s hotel landscape…
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Travel brands are racing to meet the new demands of digital-native travelers. From AI-powered personalization to seamless guest journeys, everyone claims to be reimagining the guest experience. However, the lived reality for many travelers tells a…
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Ovolo bets its ‘fun’ ethos and unique design can rewrite the rules of franchising in Asia Pacific, but is the region ready for non-conformity?
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A five-star hotel and resort is launching its own academy for school and college leavers to nurture the next generation of hospitality professionals.
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