Racing into hospitality: Aston Martin’s next move
Aston Martin hotels could be a natural successor to the luxury car-maker’s branded residences…
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Racing into hospitality: Aston Martin’s next move
Aston Martin hotels could be a natural successor to the luxury car-maker’s branded residences…
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Hotel giants should mind the channel
Several major hotel brands have announced their entry into the African safari industry in pursuit of new markets and experiences – but not without challenges.
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China enforces Kim Young-ran Law to curb hospitality for public officials
China has announced stringent new guidelines to eliminate the culture of hospitality for public officials. The so-called 'Chinese version of the Kim Young-ran Law' regulates even dining occasions that exclude family or friends…
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Africa’s hospitality boom: Are we building fast enough?
Africa’s hospitality sector is booming — but is development keeping up with demand? That was the key question tackled by a panel of industry leaders at the Future Hospitality Summit Africa 2025, held from 17 to 19 June at The Westin Cape Town…
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The big chains are dominating Asia’s hotel pipeline
Travellers across Asia Pacific will soon find even more familiar hotel brands and loyalty perks, thanks to a dramatic rise in brand expansion by global operators.
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What People Get Wrong About Tipping Hotel Housekeepers
Hotel guests often interact with a number of staffers ― from valets to bellhops to lobby bartenders. And in these exchanges, it’s common knowledge to tip them accordingly…
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Lifestyle Hotels: The Ultimate Network Impact Move
Lifestyle hotel brands have been getting a lot of attention lately – and for good reason and it’s not because they’re the biggest money-makers in the portfolio (in fact, many aren’t).
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How insurance has become a disruptive force in hotel underwriting
After years of pandemic-driven disruption, RevPAR has largely returned to pre-2020 levels across many US hotel markets, particularly those with strong leisure demand. This metric increased by 1.8 percent last year, with CoStar noting it reached…
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