How independent hotels can stay visible in the AI era of distribution
Chris Bowling, head of digital and consumer marketing at BWH Hotels GB, shares some advice for independent hoteliers on how to remain competitive and visible.
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How independent hotels can stay visible in the AI era of distribution
Chris Bowling, head of digital and consumer marketing at BWH Hotels GB, shares some advice for independent hoteliers on how to remain competitive and visible.
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Soft brand hopes to leverage 3.5 billion potential customers and the untapped possibilities it presents to its member properties.
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Fitness & Wellness Brands Must Embrace Hospitality Principles, Leaders Say
As new technology continues to proliferate, top executives believe brands that hone in on the human touch will win in 2025 and beyond
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Turn empty London office blocks into ‘late-night party zones’, report suggests
Creative studio says financial districts deserted in working-from-home shift could host revitalised nightlife sector
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Japan hotel offers mini beds for stuffed toys, appealing to travellers with plush fellows
Travelling toys trend spreads to China as psychologists say taking an inanimate friend on your trip offers ‘unconditional companionship’
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'Where is Arabic?' UAE residents push for menus in national language
More young Arabs in the UAE are calling out restaurants and cafés that offer menus only in English. What began as a campaign led by Emiratis concerned about older citizens is now evolving into a broader push by younger residents, who say the absence…
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Social-media-driven designs are “making everything look and feel the same,” say affluent vacationers
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We, As Kitsch-Lovers, Approve of OLIPOP’s New Retro-Cool Hotel Rooms
I didn’t expect the prebiotic soda brand to sweep me off my feet with a retro-themed rooms, but I’m here for it
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Have ‘Best of’ Lists Made Travel More Bland?
The 50 Best dictates where to stay. Do its judges even know what they’re talking about? Some of the most influential hospitality rankings in the world are produced in a homely office park in Crawley, an exurb of London. There amid the square bushes…
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Hong Kong’s leading hotels capitalise on the sparkling tea trend
Two of Hong Kong’s 5-star hotels — The Peninsula and The Royal Garden — have launched own-label sparkling tea brands, developing existing tins to reach new consumers.
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Unique approaches to customer loyalty, partnerships and design have helped keep this Parisian institution a must-visit destination for a century. Luca Allegri tells us how the hotel continually reinvents itself while maintaining its charm…
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The hospitality industry has long been powered by women but it wasn’t until the mid-1990s, when Singaporean hotelier Cristina Ong founded Como Hotels and Resorts that female founders started to attract the spotlight. Women like Rosewood’s Sonia…
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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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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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'Wake-up call service' from red pandas at Chongqing hotel halted due to safety risks
The local forestry bureau in Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality ordered an immediate halt to "wake-up call service" involving red pandas at a local hotel and launched an investigation.
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Free breakfast is disappearing at popular hotel brands
Have you ever planned part of a vacation stay around a free breakfast? Whether it’s sitting down for eggs and waffles or having a coffee and banana to go, complimentary morning meals are a key factor for many travelers when choosing a…
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Asia’s Top Hotel Groups and Their Imprints on the Luxury Hospitality Sector
Nothing beats an indulgent and restful getaway where you’re pampered at every turn. Here are the best Asian luxury hotels and hospitality groups that promise to deliver this in spades.
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What is a metasearch engine? The ultimate guide for hotels
When travellers search for a hotel, they’re not just browsing, they’re comparing…
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Sofitel revives hotel uniforms with Cordelia de Castellane
French luxury hotel chain Sofitel has collaborated with Paris-based French designer Cordelia de Castellane, who has been artistic director of Dior Home and Baby Dior since 2012, to revitalise the uniforms for its 25,000 employees worldwide…
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During the EHL Open Innovation Summit in Lausanne, we had the opportunity to sit down with Dr…
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Hotel leaders talk value — and challenges — of proliferating brands
At the NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum, executives and CEOs from Hyatt, G6 Hospitality, Hilton and more shared thoughts on how brands can drive growth, not confusion.
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Food for Thought: Is Traditional Search Dead?
A recent post on LinkedIn declared the end of the search engines as we know them. the list even declared “R.I.P…
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Asian Hotel Brands Are Transforming Luxury Hospitality
A host of Asian hotel brands are raising the bar when it comes to British and Irish luxury hospitality, says Gillian Rhys.
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Israel invests heavily in hotels amid conflict
New developments across Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and other key areas reflect a strategic push to grow business, cultural, and leisure travel.
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