Netflix Billionaire Buys North America’s Largest Ski Resort
The latest news in the ski world is the marriage of a 21st-century tech billionaire and a troubled ski mountain…
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Netflix Billionaire Buys North America’s Largest Ski Resort
The latest news in the ski world is the marriage of a 21st-century tech billionaire and a troubled ski mountain…
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Dubai’s Five Hotels Publishes Financial Results for First Time
One of Dubai's top hotel holding companies suddenly posts two and a half years of financial data on its website. Either FIVE is feeling very proud of itself, or it's planning to go public soon.
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‘Why I turned my thriving hotel into church’
United Kingdom-trained lecturer, Dr. Segun Akindayini, is not a stranger to the entertainment industry. For 10 years, he was a lecturer at Thames Polytecnic (now University of Greenwich), London…
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Opinion - Hilton’s push into budget travel isn’t hurting the company many expected to take a hit
When Hilton first announced its economy brand Spark at the beginning of this year, hotel industry analysts buzzed over the potential blow that would have to Wyndham Hotels & Resorts…
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Wyndham Launches New Hotel Owner and Guest Engagement Platforms
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company by the number of properties, recently announced the launch of two new platforms designed to enhance the hotel ownership and guest experience…
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Wyndham hotels CEO speak on future AI plans for company
Richard Quest speaks with Wyndham Hotels CEO Geoff Ballotti about its development of an AI chatbot concierge.
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Host Hotels (HST) Rewards Investors With a 20% Dividend Raise
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. HST recently announced a 20% hike in its cash dividend payment to 18 cents per share for the third quarter of 2023 from 15 cents paid out earlier. The move is aimed at enhancing its shareholders’ wealth…
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Hyatt’s Impression by Secrets Launches Exclusive Dining Experiences With Top Culinary Personalities
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the launch of its Impression Makers Supper Club, a series of exclusive dinners from the World of Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection, in collaboration with some of the most talented and innovative chefs in the world…
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The International Society of Hospitality Consultants Marks Its 35th Anniversary Year
The Society has over 200 members spanning more than 25 countries and is the leading source of hospitality expertise for owners, investors, and developers…
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Hilton brand set to expand by over a quarter
Hilton Worldwide’s flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, is due to grow by around 27% over the next few years, according to the group’s latest figures…
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Hotel minibar discovery that stunned me - What's The Future Of Minibars?
While greed may have killed the minibar as we know it, smart hotels are now distinguishing themselves with in-room offerings - The first hotel minibar that popped my socks was probably QT Sydney’s, about a decade ago…
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HUMAN TRAFFICKING IS A SCOURGE ON THE HOTEL INDUSTRY. HERE’S HOW TO PREVENT IT.
Human trafficking is an issue profound to the hotel industry…
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What’s Happening With Hyatt Stock?
Hyatt stock has rallied by almost 24% year-to-date, outperforming the broader S&P500 which remains up by about 17% over the same period. There are a couple of trends driving the recent price appreciation for Hyatt stock…
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Iceland’s Highland Base Wants to Bring Adventure to Your Luxe Vacation
The new base camp in Kerlingarfjöll swaps TVs for views of the country’s otherworldly natural beauty…
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Hotels need to work harder on sustainability
Hotels and resorts around Southeast Asia fail to understand the “green premium” and how to leverage it to attract quality guests, according to leading figures in the region’s hospitality industry…
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Crawford Hoying is excited to announce the acquisition of Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbus OSU in partnership with award-winning, international hotel owner, operator and developer, Shaner Hotel Group…
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How The Travel Industry Continues To Survive Disasters Like 9/11
Twenty-two years ago, 19 terrorists commandeered four U.S. airliners. They crashed them into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and an empty field in Pennsylvania. Almost 3,000 Americans were killed…
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Hotels in the United States saw general pressure on profit margins in the first half of 2023, with Gross Operating Profit (GOP) margin falling by 1 percentage point compared to the same period in 2022…
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OPINION - London Capital is still a magnet for the world’s ultra-elite
It’s a tale of two cities — whatever hardships Londoners might be enduring, their home remains a magnet for the world’s ultra-elite…
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Luxury Hotel Firm Aman Gets $360 Million From UAE Investors
Aman Group, which operates some of the world’s most expensive hotels, secured a $360 million investment from a group including a United Arab Emirates wealth fund and an investment firm backed by an influential member of that nation’s royal family…
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Hotel inflation rate is biting but paled in comparison to the rise of energy prices in Europe
From a global pandemic to the Russian invasion of the Ukraine, inflation now looms over the global economy, driving up prices and putting further pressure on the cost of living…
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Rosewood to Manage Julian Robertson’s New Zealand Luxury Lodges
Luxury hotel operator Rosewood Hotels & Resorts will take over the management of the late hedge fund billionaire Julian Robertson’s three resorts in New Zealand.
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Bally’s Corp Eyes Trump Golf Links for Casino Hotel Amidst Fierce Competition
Bally’s Corp., renowned regional casino operator based in Rhode Island, is said to be purchasing Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point, The Bronx, from the Trump Organization – the empire commanded by the family of ex-President Donald Trump…
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McDonald’s 'set to scrap popular feature' over major hygiene concerns
By 2032, McDonald's plans to remove its self-serve drink fountains in all its locations. The company said the change would allow a more hygienic dining experience that also thwarts theft.
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