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The hospitality and tech industries are navigating a liminal space where the boundaries between human and artificial are increasingly blurred. Generative AI, hyper-personalization, and digital workers are not merely disrupting established norms but…
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As the president and CEO of IHG Hotels & Resorts, Elie Maalouf has his hands on the levers of an industry being reshaped by technology, loyalty economics, and the gravitational pull of big brands.
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2024 signalled a strong year of growth for Marriott International, particularly in Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC). With a record 109 deals across 11 markets, contributing 21,439 rooms to APEC's development pipeline, Marriott closed the year…
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The fragmented and increasingly competitive serviced apartment sector in the UK and Europe is attracting growing interest from investors and influencing the configuration of new and existing hotel products…
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A Dundee teenage entrepreneur, Mitchell Carling, has finalised the takeover of his second hospitality venue on the Costa del Sol.
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Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta sounds off on his optimism for 2025, why his company has more construction starts than any other brand, and why Hilton is also getting disproportionate financing.
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Sir Richard Branson and entrepreneur Simon Squibb have unveiled an 'Elevator of Dreams' at Virgin Hotels' London outpost, offering aspiring founders the chance to pitch their ideas to a global audience…
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It’s been well over year since the first reports calling time on revenge travel began to emerge, predicting that travel patterns would return to the mean as people finally got the aftermath of the pandemic restrictions out of their systems…
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There are a lot of unusual accommodations around Japan, but if you’re looking for one of the newest and most convenient places to stay, you can’t go past Hotel R9 The Yard. This chain with the industrial-sounding name is notable for its unique…
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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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The Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy has ordered the suspension of construction of a five-star hotel near iconic Sarakiniko Beach on Milos, pending a legal review of the building permit. The directive was issued to the island’s planning…
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Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection was the first luxury hotel brand to establish an ocean presence in 2022. Four Seasons Yachts is next in the queue, poised to cruise its first luxe ship early next year. And Aman is also planning to make a splash in…
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Attracting unregistered hotel operators into the registration system could realise significant hidden tourism revenue, potentially lifting the total revenue tally to 3.5 trillion baht if successful, says the Tourism and Sports Ministry…
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A Japanese bus company’s first bunk-bed bus aims to remove accommodation costs for young concert travellers.
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Hotel franchising is expected to grow in popularity in the Middle East and Asia. In Southeast Asia, the number of hotels operating under franchise agreements has doubled from three percent in 2014 to six percent in 2024, says a report by JLL. While…
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Administrators of bankrupt Signa Prime Selection AG are preparing to launch the sale of the Vienna Park Hyatt and adjoining luxury retail premises, including Prada’s flagship store, according to people familiar with the matter…
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Growing tourism and favorable economic conditions fuel significant hotel transactions across Japan's hospitality sector.
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Meliá Hotels International has long been a leader in the hospitality industry, particularly in the leisure segment…
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