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Seeking better pay and work-life balance, young Japanese workers are leaving the tourism sector, worsening labour shortages in an industry crucial to Japan’s economy, reports South China Morning Post (SCMP)…
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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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Security threats are increasing in the hospitality industry. In the past year, over a third of hotel businesses have reported a rise in fraud attempts, while the proportion of guests concerned about booking fraud is as high as 71%. Among those who…
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Advisors and investment banks are expecting a significant increase in hospitality and travel tech dealmaking in 2025 and beyond.
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From Doha, a striking modern metropolis, to the timeless Pearl of the Danube, Julia Selyukova brings a holistic vision of luxury hospitality to Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest. With nearly two decades of hospitality leadership and global…
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Despite geopolitical concerns, 90% of investors surveyed by CBRE will maintain or increase hotel capital allocations with Spain the top destination.
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Recently, a revenue manager reacted to my LinkedIn post about independent hoteliers’ overdependence on the OTAs by stating Even with the best intentions, money and talent, there's no way independents can beat the big OTA's in search and make money…
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Hotel franchising, an integral part of the European hospitality industry, continues to grow in popularity as hotel chains establish significant presence due to its ability to provide both franchisors and franchisees with a strong, proven business…
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Business intelligence is evolving from static reporting to custom commercial insights. For revenue managers, this means transforming how we analyze, visualize, and act on data. Here are the key trends reshaping our field…
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Well hello there hospitality people, I’m back with another insight into the ramblings of my hospitality mind. Once again, I’m writing this month’s column from the front-line as I continue my engagement “up north” in Aberdeen. In truth I’m sat behind…
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It’s the biggest furniture company on the planet, with 480 stores, but only one IKEA hotel to its oh-so-recognisable name. Jenni Mortimer heads to Älmhult Sweden to check it out.
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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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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is heading into the debit card space with the launch Monday of the Wyndham Rewards Debit Card, a move that signals a shift in how hotel loyalty programs engage with younger travelers…
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From mirrors that give you an unexpected front-row seat while on the loo to hotels that believe orange juice belongs in a shot glass – these are just a few things that could be tweaked to make travel even better. And before you say it, no, this…
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Another IHIF EMEA approaches, and it’s in a period where the global economy continues to grapple with uncertainty. And as the landscape evolves around economic shifts, technological advancements and changing demographics and behaviours, it has…
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Hotel and hostel workers are being tricked into downloading credential-stealing malware by cybercriminals impersonating Booking.com.
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The UAE will back the development of a five-star hotel near the pyramids in Giza outside the capital Cairo to support Egypt’s tourism, state-run Wam news agency reported.
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Luxury hotels represented 45% of Italy’s hotel investment volume in 2025, with major growth in secondary locations and resorts.
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