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Singapore’s Hotel Properties Ltd has acquired the InterContinental Auckland Hotel from Precinct Properties for what is believed to be the largest ever hotel sale in New Zealand, of $180 million.
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According to Skift’s State of Travel 2024, social media is the preferred online source for trip planning for 32% of travelers, ahead of official sites, Google, review sites, travel influencers, offline sources like friends and family, etc. Stelico…
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More than 1,000 midscale and above hotels shut down in a year.
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A hotel receptionist has revealed she won £500,000 after she was encouraged to enter the famed Omaze prize – by a former winner who previously scooped a £2,500,000 home. Hannah Symes, 31, took home half a million in cash after she met Jo Booth by…
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Technology giveth and technology taketh away. For travel advisors, the technology provided by third-party companies that consolidate hotel commission payments has moved increasingly toward the "taketh" side over the years…
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Starwood Capital Group put out a press release on Wednesday with quotes from Chairman Barry Sternlicht announcing the official relaunch of Starwood Hotels, rebranding from SH Hotels & Resorts with more than 40 properties open or in development…
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HotéisRIO, the Cidade Maravilhosa's hotel owners' association, forecast that hotel occupancy during this year's Carnival festivities reached 95.51%, a substantial increase from last year's 80.18%, presumably due to Carnival taking place in March…
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Dalata Hotel Group PLC (LSE:DAL), parent to the Clayton and Maldron brands, has begun a strategic review to explore capital opportunities and enhance shareholder value…
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Japan’s largest travel agent, JTB Corporation, has unveiled plans to dispatch chefs to small- and medium sized accommodations in regional areas in a bid to tap international visitors’ growing interest in Japanese cuisine…
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Kempinski Hotels appoints Karin Raguin as Chief Human Resources Officer, enhancing leadership under CEO Barbara Muckermann to reposition the historic luxury brand.
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Regional performance varied widely, with Los Angeles experiencing significant growth, while Las Vegas faced sharp declines.
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Leading hotel chains including Riu, Meliá, Barceló, and Iberostar have launched innovative recruitment strategies in the Canary Islands, offering free accommodation to employees as an incentive to attract staff…
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Speaking at the second edition of the Mumbai Tech Week 2025, Ritesh Agarwal emphasizes humility in leadership and overcoming fear in entrepreneurship.
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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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PAI Partners agreed to buy a majority stake in Motel One, gaining control of a chain with hotels across Europe and the US.
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The hospitality industry is undergoing a fundamental shift as longevity and wellness take center stage in consumer preferences. From biohacking and personalized health programs to recovery-focused fitness amenities and medical-grade wellness…
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It doesn’t bother me if the hotel breakfast is included with my stay or not. Most times, I’d rather eat at a nearby café that’s favoured by locals.
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Build or buy, brand or run independent? First Hospitality’s David Duncan offered keen insights into the decision-making process during ALIS session.
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