The history of the warm, chocolatey cookies that became a hotel icon
Forty years after DoubleTree served its first cookie, guests keep showing up — sometimes just for the gooey, walnut-packed welcome.
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World’s first robo-staffed hotel on the way
Robots’ production in technology powerhouse Shenzhen is highly efficient and is of top quality. And, robots will soon be walking into hotels – as servants.
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At the start of the summer season, Meliá CEO Gabriel Escarrer speaks to SUR about the outlook for tourism, Spain's growing appeal as a safe haven amid global geopolitical tensions and the challenges facing the economy…
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‘Please don’t take anything with you’: Swiss hotel’s special message for Indian guests
A Swiss hotel has issued specific rules for Indian guests, including charges for shared meals and a reminder to maintain quiet in common areas.
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The rise of the ‘perpetual traveller’ creates new opportunities for hotels
The hospitality industry can capitalize on rising frequency, secondary city growth, and deep localization in 2026
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Billionaire Behind Japan's Tiny-Room Hotel Empire Bets on US
At Japan’s APA Hotels, the rooms are famously tiny, the amenities surprisingly lavish and the branding unmistakable…
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Will AI Search Benefit the Direct Online Channel or The OTAs?
There have been a lot of buzz lately about AI Search and the impact it already has on travel discovery, planning and bookings.
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Mahjong clinics and retreats are growing at hotels
At luxury hotels across the country, a new kind of evening activity is appearing alongside winetastings and wellness classes…
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