San Francisco's glitzy hotels have been plunged into massive debt following a dramatic drop off in tourism to the Golden Gate City.
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San Francisco's glitzy hotels have been plunged into massive debt following a dramatic drop off in tourism to the Golden Gate City.
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Much-hated hotel feature that’s being rolled out across resorts – especially in smaller rooms
Wanting to use the bathroom on holiday in privacy could soon be a thing of the past. A rising number of hotel rooms are ditching the bathroom door entirely - and it's because rooms are getting smaller…
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Slow return of Chinese tourists causing problems for Asia Pacific tourism
If the New Year is a time to feel optimistic, tourism organisations across the Asia Pacific region were certainly feeling the positivity. The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) was certainly upbeat; releasing an executive summary report in…
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Paris hotel operators cut prices in last-ditch attempt to lure Olympics travelers
With the Olympics underway in Paris, hotel operators made a final push to lure last-minute travelers, lowering prices and dropping minimum stay requirements after some people balked at what they saw as price-gouging prior to the games…
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As far as hospitality goes, the state has a varied mix, from five and seven star hotels, to home stays to cook-on-the-footpath. This all embracing policy, if it can be called that, has succeeded in drawing nearly six million guests to the stat…
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PERCHED at an unbelievable 15,000 feet on an Italian mountain lies one of the world's most remote hotels…
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Fuji Speedway Hotel Guests Can Turn Laps On A Storied Japanese Track
The American writer Ernest Hemingway reportedly once said, "Auto-racing, mountain-climbing and bull-fighting are the only sports. The rest are games." At Fuji Speedway Hotel in Japan's Shizuoka Prefecture, guests can sample two of the great writer's…
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ANTI-TOURIST zealots last night chanted "empty hotels, no rental cars and no cyclists" during a massive demonstration. The protesters also spoke of ploughing up Majorca’s motorway network in a promo video for the Palma demo…
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Panic in Turkey as tourists abandon country for another hotspot leaving hotels empty
The number of Turkish tourists in Greece has surged since Greece launched visas on arrival for visitors from the neighbouring state, with Turkey now experiencing a drop in tourism.
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Keep Michelin men out of our hotels!
It’s probably escaped most people’s attention, what with the football, the election, the Ukraine war, the horrors of Gaza, the assassination attempt and the revelation that the most powerful human on the planet has the intellectual sharpness of a…
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Egypt’s Tourism Sector Prepares for Major Hotel Expansion
Egypt’s newly appointed Tourism and Antiquities Minister, Sherif Fathy, introduced a comprehensive plan to expand the country’s hotel capacity in anticipation of the surge in tourist arrivals.
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Tourists are fighting for the best spots at the beach with parasols
Spanish sunbed wars look to have escalated with tourists now battling for the best umbrella on the beach - by dashing out at the crack of dawn to mark their territory over prime shoreline parasols.
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China, Kazakhstan upgrade tourism cooperation
A report from People’s Daily: The opening ceremony of the Kazakhstan Year of Tourism in China in 2024 was recently held in Beijing. China and Kazakhstan will hold a series of splendid activities throughout the year of tourism, which include art…
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Steady growth in Vietnam’s tourism attracts interest from international hotel companies
Tourism in Vietnam has been witnessing steady improvement since the past two years. With its stunning beaches, tropical forests, rice terraces and verdant islets, the South East Asian country has something for everyone…
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Expedia Report Finds Americans Win The Gold Medal For Taking Fewest Vacation Days In The World
24th Annual Vacation Deprivation Report finds Americans are more vacation deprived than ever; unveils tips from around the world to help U.S. travelers get more out of their time off and save on their next trip…
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Woman's tips to 'keep safe' in a hotel room don't go down well with everyone
A woman has shared a video on social media which has since gone viral, showing her 'extreme' safety tips for when staying in a hotel - but some people aren't so convinced by them.
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China unleashed: Outbound travel from China surges by close to 400%
The travel industry has been waiting, waiting for Chinese travelers to return to the global tourism stage in a significant way, while there was some recovery in 2023, outbound travel from China remained largely in the role of supporting actor rather…
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Looking Back, Moving Forward: How Hospitality Trends Are Evolving
Last year, we explored eight dynamic hospitality trends shaping our industry. What’s changed since then? Are these trends still relevant, or have they faded into obscurity? We revisited our insights to evaluate their current status…
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Asia Pacific Tourism Recovery: A Mixed Picture, But Visa Easing And More Air Capacity Would Help
Experts convened by PATA also show that digitalisation, localisation, seamless travel payments and tourism aligned to values are redefining the new Asia Pacific tourism landscape.
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Hyatt enjoys ‘robust’ demand for European business travel and meetings
Hotel company Hyatt is continuing to see “robust” demand for business travel in Europe while noting a post-Covid change in the pattern of bookings.
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U.S. travelers are hunting for value in Europe this summer
Europe-bound travelers from the U.S. are doing things differently this summer, putting value at the center of how they strategize their European vacations, industry experts say.
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Rising hotel rates take their toll on international business trips
The number of international business trips has declined in 2024 with domestic travel now making up a larger proportion of total bookings, according to data from accommodation technology specialist HotelHub…
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International tourism reached 97% of pre-pandemic levels in the first quarter of 2024
International tourist arrivals reached 97% of pre-pandemic levels in the first quarter of 2024. According to UN Tourism, more than 285 million tourists travelled internationally in January-March, about 20% more than the first quarter of 2023…
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How has the Euro Cup Affected Hotel Demand in Munich?
Germany is hosting the Euro Cup 2024, presenting an exceptional opportunity for travel businesses. This prestigious tournament will draw football enthusiasts from across the globe to ten dynamic cities, including Berlin, Munich, and Frankfurt…
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