How infrastructure investment boosted tourism in these two countries
Hotels don’t exist in a vacuum. You’d need to be an investor with very deep pockets to not only build the property but also the required travel infrastructure to bring people to and from the destination…
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How to Revenue Manage in the Middle of Nowhere
Imagine this: You’re not managing a city hotel. You’re not next to a convention center. You’re not even competing for the same audience as the resort an hour away.
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What 2025 really taught us about hospitality
A firsthand reflection on the trends, truths, and evolving behaviours shaping the future of the Indian F&B industry.
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Hotel CEOs on AI, distribution, and the next battle for direct
For years, hotel CEOs have talked about the power struggle between brands and online travel agencies (OTAs). But now, a new force is reshaping that battleground – Artificial Intelligence.
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Ads for Booking.com and three hotel chains banned over misleading prices
Adverts for three hotel chains and the travel site Booking.com have been banned for misleading consumers about the number of rooms available at the cheapest prices.
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Luxury hospitality is built on connection, not algorithms: Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group CEO
Luxury hospitality isn’t built on manuals or presentations. It’s built on something far more enduring: human connection.
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Marriott files motion over Sonder 'attempted leverage'
Motion alleges Sonder tried to leverage guest safety to get wind-down financing; attempted stalking horse deal failed, as well.
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30 years of celebration for Millennium Hotels & Resorts
Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR) is celebrating its 30th anniversary, a milestone that traces the Singapore-born hospitality group’s rise into a global force with more than 150 hotels and resorts across key markets…
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Investors return to German hotels, but risks remain
Germany is seeing renewed interest from hotel investors in 2025, with transaction volumes climbing and confidence returning in core city markets.
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Istanbul tourist deaths prompt major investigation into food and hotel safety
Turkish authorities have launched a wide-ranging investigation into the deaths of a German tourist mother and her two children in Istanbul, after the family fell ill during their visit and later died from suspected poisoning…
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Radisson Hotel Group launches Creator Hub
Radisson Hotel Group has unveiled Creator Hub, a dynamic new platform designed to connect nano content creators with Radisson Hotels & Resorts around the world…
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Fake captain allegedly flew hundreds of plane passengers using forged credentials
It was a sky-high scam. A co-pilot allegedly forged certificates to qualify himself for a captain position with a Lithuanian airline — and helmed flights carrying hundreds of passengers throughout Europe…
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Sonder Hotels Liquidation Exposes Limits of Tech-First Hotel Models
Sonder's bankruptcy and liquidation after its failed partnership reveal the risks of tech-driven, asset-heavy hospitality models
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Should a Hotel Feel Like a Home?
Our columnist, Rita Konig, has stayed in her fair share of hotel rooms—and has designed some great ones herself.
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Guests reportedly left stranded mid-stay following collapse of Marriott-linked hotel chain
The sudden announcement that the hotel operator was no longer working with Sonder caused some guests to spend thousands to find new rooms on short-notice
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How Gareth Roberts is Redefining Luxury at Peninsula Hotels
From Beverly Hills to Hong Kong, Gareth Roberts has built a career on intuition, observation, and timeless service—proof that true luxury lies in knowing what guests want before they ask.
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Amenitiz raises $45M to empower independent hotels with AI management
Independent hoteliers and smaller property managers throughout Europe have struggled with using multiple disconnected tools and outdated software that do not meet their specific operational needs.
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Jose Mourinho has been accused of leaving his former club Fenerbahce with an eye-watering £656,000 bill after staying at a luxurious five-star hotel for the majority of his 16-month spell in charge of the Turkish Super Lig club, as per reports in…
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