Airbnb unveils revamp as it expands ‘beyond stays’ to challenge hotel sector
The property rental firm has announced a major expansion of its services as it aims to further challenge hotels.
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Dida’s CEO Rikin Wu has called attention to changing Chinese traveller demand as well as the significant shift in the distribution landscape, cautioning that hoteliers must “adapt to the new Chinese market needs or miss out on the world’s biggest…
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Eric David Meeuwsen: Shaping Hospitality One Hotel at a Time
Eric David Meeuwsen didn’t plan on becoming one of Florida’s most trusted hospitality consultants. He just loved the feeling of a great guest experience.
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Secret Service, 1,000 hotel rooms and The Beast: How US presidential overseas travel is planned
Even low-risk trips mean bringing bags of Trump's blood, and there's always someone carrying the 'nuclear football'
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The 'king' of Britain's migrant hotels has officially become a billionaire after amassing his fortune by housing asylum seekers for the Government.
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Data Privacy Breaches: A Wake-Up Call for Hotel Operators
In the hospitality industry, there is yet another obstacle that operators really need to worry about. We all know that guest trust is the cornerstone of success but what if we breach that trust and not even on purpose? While we can go the extra mile…
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