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After the Biden administration put mandatory resort fees firmly in its crosshairs this year, different facets of the hospitality industry found themselves at odds, with some defending the fees and others saying they need to go…
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The pupils were visiting the United States as part of a ski trip, and now that their passports have been destroyed they're enjoying an impromptu sightseeing trip around New York
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Osceola Sheriff’s Det. Justin Akins explains where the “hot spots” for human trafficking in Florida — and why — at an awareness conference Feb. 23 in Kissimmee.
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As nearly 80% of hotels experience staffing shortages, hoteliers are offering potential hires a host of incentives to fill vacancies, according to a new survey of hoteliers conducted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA)…
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The January reopening of outbound traffic from China was the moment hotels, tour operators and tourism boards worldwide had long been waiting for.
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The Walt Disney Co…
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The suspects, who were arrested in a predawn roundup, are accused of skimming money during the construction of luxury buildings and boutique hotels.
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If you’re a guest in a hotel, it’s considered common courtesy to treat fellow guests with respect and express gratitude to the hotel staff who strive to make your stay a five-star experience…
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Whitney Houston drowned in her bathtub at the Beverly Hilton hotel on Feb. 11, 2012, the day before the Grammys, turning that weekend's festivities into an impromptu memorial.
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The outlook for vacation rental travel this year is confident as Key Data reveals a significant rise in the number of reservations made in January 2023 compared to January 2022.
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Several major companies that run prominent hotels on the famous commercial strip near Las Vegas were hit with a consumer antitrust lawsuit in federal court on Wednesday accusing them of conspiring to keep hotel room rates artificially high…
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Paris retained the title of the world’s top city destination, with Dubai and Amsterdam making up the top three. Annual index by global market research company reported on the top global cities for tourism, sustainability, and economic performance…
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A guitar-shaped room tower will eventually replace it, but the iconic volcano in front of the Mirage on the Las Vegas Strip is getting a bit of a reprieve…
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Average daily hotel rates hit record highs across the U.S., Europe and other major markets this year, and despite signs of a slowing global economy, hospitality's robust pricing power is likely to extend into 2023…
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Wholesalers play an important part in hotel distribution, especially if you have large inventories to fill…
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Virgin Atlantic has updated its gender identity policy, removing the requirement for employees to wear gendered uniforms.
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The past few years have been strange for the hotel industry. First, COVID-19 created a level of disruption never seen before…
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Though the cannabis legalization movement in the U.S. has spawned plenty of "bud and breakfasts" and weed-friendly, budget hotels, a handful of boutique hoteliers are targeting the high-end cannabis traveler -- no pun intended…
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