Tech-Free Trips Are On The Rise — From No Wi-Fi Hotels To No Phone Multiday Retreats
From hotels with no wi-fi to multiday retreats with no phones, digital detox vacations allow travellers to connect with nature again.
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Tech-Free Trips Are On The Rise — From No Wi-Fi Hotels To No Phone Multiday Retreats
From hotels with no wi-fi to multiday retreats with no phones, digital detox vacations allow travellers to connect with nature again.
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Revitalization of hospitality industry sparks investor interest
The 4-star Tmark Grand Hotel in Myeongdong, Seoul, originally served as an office building for an electric wire company. The building was then renovated into a hotel in 2016 to accommodate the rising number of Chinese tourists in Korea…
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The great hotel conversion trend
We are seeing an exciting increase in hotels enhancing shopping malls and high streets and saving empty office buildings. This in turn is helping to uplift the local community.
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Analysts tweak Airbnb stock price targets on bookings report
It started in San Francisco with two guys and a mattress…
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ALL – Accor Live Limitless recognised as “best overall loyalty program” in Asia Pacific
Accor, the largest hotel operator in Australia and New Zealand, proudly announces that its lifestyle loyalty programme, ALL – Accor Live Limitless, has been awarded top honours in two categories at the 2023/2024 Asia Pacific Loyalty Awards, held…
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The DoubleTree by Hilton Hartford and The Revel Apartments, a premier mixed-use development, today celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The ceremony was attended by distinguished guests, including Ned Lamont, Governor of…
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The Orchid Hotel Pune hosts comprehensive Safety Week Program
The Safety Week Program aimed to equip employees with the knowledge and skills to effectively handle any emergency situation that might arise.
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Wynn and Related unveil renderings of proposed Hudson Yards casino development
Wynn Resorts and Related Companies have unveiled plans for the next phase of development at Hudson Yards, which includes a proposed resort and casino.
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Numa expands into UK with London hotel acquisition
European hospitality property specialist Numa Group is expanding into the UK with the acquisition of a Central London asset in partnership with New World Hospitality.
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SiteMinder launches revolutionary mobile platform for hotel revenue management
SiteMinder, the software platform that maximises hotels' full revenue potential, has launched its mobile platform. This move marks the first step towards the delivery of SiteMinder's innovative platform, which is set to officially roll out later…
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Airbnb is banning indoor security cameras: Here’s what it means for hosts and guests
Airbnb has announced sweeping changes to its policy on security cameras inside a rental unit. The changes are likely to give guests more peace of mind while at the same time leaving some hosts frustrated that they cannot monitor their property as…
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Should Revenue Management Be Involved in Reputation Management?
We know that reputation management is important, but how involved should revenue managers be in that process? I brought this topic to the leaders of the HSMAI Revenue Optimization Advisory Board to discuss our role in reputation management. Below…
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Namewee Teases That His New Hotel In Thailand Has X-rated Activities
Although most will know Namewee (黃明志) aka Wee Meng Chee as a singer and songwriter, the 40-year-old artist is also known for dabbling in a variety of businesses, such as his venture into NFTs. Well, as it turns out, that isn’t all he’s been working…
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World’s Most Luxurious Hotel Brand Debuts a More Affordable Spinoff
Aman Resorts’ first Janu hotel in Tokyo’s luxe Azabudai Hills costs half as much as its upmarket sibling. Here’s an exclusive first look inside.
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Scandic Expands in Finland with New 144-Room Hotel in Oulu for 2025 Opening
Scandic has entered into a long-term agreement with the developer SRV to launch a new Scandic Go hotel featuring 144 rooms in Oulu, Finland. Slated to open in the latter half of 2025, this hotel will occupy a prime location in Oulu, the largest city…
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Statement Regarding the Termination of Choice Hotel’s Proposed Takeover of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
The Federal Trade Commission has learned that Choice Hotels International has abandoned its proposed acquisition of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and withdrawn its nominations to replace Wyndham’s Board of Directors…
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Longtime Disney executive Howard Roland has died
The former vice president of purchasing and construction contracts, who was instrumental in creating multiple Walt Disney World Resort hotels, was 88.
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Elsie de Wolfe – the design inspiration behind JW Marriott Essex Hotel’s Meadow Terrace Suite
Designed by Whitespace Interiors, each fully reimagined suite in the hotel tells a distinct story through design, artwork and other touches inspired by personalities who helped shape the cultural landscape of New York City – we step inside the…
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