Luxury hotels enter kimchi business to diversify revenue sources
More Koreans buy premium kimchi instead of making it
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Luxury hotels enter kimchi business to diversify revenue sources
More Koreans buy premium kimchi instead of making it
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Jeremy McCarthy: 2024 marked watershed moment for wellness in hospitality
For three decades, the wellness trend in hospitality has been gradually gaining momentum. Yet, according to Jeremy McCarthy – group director of leisure, spa and wellness at Mandarin Oriental – the industry shattered an “atmospheric ceiling” in 2024…
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The whisky expert from this five-star Edinburgh hotel who's sharing his bar keeper secrets
We think the recipe for the perfect whisky cocktail incorporates the expertise of Cameron Ewen, manager of Edinburgh five-star hotel The Balmoral’s bar, SCOTCH, blended with the work of author, digital creator and photographer Moa Reynolds…
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Don’t wait for January: Why hotels should launch New Year campaigns right after Christmas
Without wishing away the end of the year too quickly, we are already looking ahead and would like to share our insights on optimal timing to launch New Year marketing campaigns that will maximise direct bookings and revenue in 2025…
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Developing the brand: The Design Director panel discussion
From free flowing freedom to putting people back in a box, being a design director isn’t all soft furnishings and rainbows when designing a brand, as Hotel Designs found out during a recent panel session……
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Jack Neo & HK actress Amy Yip to open durian-themed hotel in Penang by late 2025
Durian lovers, listen up. Singaporean filmmaker Jack Neo has been appointed Creative Director for an upcoming durian-themed hotel in Penang.
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Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel’s new Suite of Dreams—a part of its collab with Manchester United—is a dream come true for football fans.
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W Hotels Unveils Hotel Tales to Showcase Unique Guest Experiences
W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 hotel brands, unveils its new global series Hotel Tales. Presented in an editorial-documentary style, the series showcases the untold stories and unforgettable moments that can only happen at…
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Sweden's Icehotel reveals its breathtaking new suites for 2024
Sweden's Icehotel for the 2024/2025 season is officially open for guests…
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The period between or 'betwixt' Christmas and New Year – now dubbed Twixmas – is fast becoming a time when 50- and 60-somethings, caught between caring for children, grandchildren and their own ageing parents, can escape for a relaxed mini-break…
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Accor: New Hotel and Resort Openings Worldwide in 2025
Accor continues to innovate and expand its portfolio with numerous openings scheduled for 2025. From luxury rail destinations to seaside wellness retreats, Accor offers a wide range of establishments while emphasizing sustainable development…
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Accor teams with space exploration company Orbite to forge new frontiers in hospitality
Orbite has raised $4 million in series A funding to grow its private luxury astronaut business and develop its Spaceflight Gateway Campus.
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UAE hotels show why industry ratings should not end with a 5-star
Dubai: Is it time the hotel industry started thinking beyond five-star ratings?
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Tony Truman. From Spaces to Destinations: Lessons in Hospitality
Having spent decades in the hospitality industry, I've seen firsthand what it takes to transform a venue into a sought-after destination.
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Richard Allan London – bringing its iconic 1960’s scarf designs to contemporary hotel interiors
As the world of hospitality continues to evolve, one thing remains constant: the need for spaces that tell a story, and the scarf designs by Richard Allan London, do just that…
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25 Years of sky-high thrills: 10 memorable moments from Dubai's Burj Al Arab Helipad
Dubai's most famous hotel is celebrating its 25th anniversary on Sunday.
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Telephones In Hotel Bathrooms? Know Why This Vintage Luxury Has Now Run Out Of Fashion
For travelers in the 1980s and 1990s, having a telephone in a hotel bathroom was considered a hallmark of luxury. Alongside televisions above bathtubs, bathroom phones symbolised an era of opulence. Their presence in five-star hotels was a clear…
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Giovanni Angelini: Is the One-Stop-Shop Booking Platform Viable?
Is the 'one-stop-shop' or 'door-to-door' booking platform for travelers a practical reality or a logistic nightmare in this highly specialized/people industry?.
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Mixed results for wellness hotels
RLA Global reports that through the first half of 2024, hotels with minor wellness facilities outperformed in revenue and profit.
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Luxury: How to ensure you remain relevant
As the wider hotel sector continues to evolve, the luxury segment is undergoing a metamorphosis of its own. With demand for luxury tourism and hospitality expected to grow faster than for any other industry segment, and with boutique hotels - across…
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Game On: The Rise of Competitive Socialising in Hospitality
In the bustling world of hospitality, trends come and go. But one recent development stands out for its unique blend of entertainment, interaction, and social engagement: competitive socialising.
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US National Restaurant Association menu trend forecast 2025
The (US) National Restaurant Association’s 2025 What’s Hot Culinary Forecast is here, revealing top trends set to shape the nation’s menus with a fresh focus on flavour, wellness, and sustainability.
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With concerns swirling about the global economy, climate change, political instability, and health issues, wellness has emerged as a beacon guiding our travel plans. With worries swirling around the global economy, climate change, political…
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How Marriott Adds Boutiques With its Design Hotels’ Brand
Design Hotels is a Marriott brand that isn't quite a Marriott brand. It's more like an exclusive hotel club where 60% of owners have never run a boutique before. New boss Stijn Oyen is fine-tuning its strategy…
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