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The best day to start your vacation for cheaper hotel stays
Nearly half of Americans are cutting back on travel spending, and a new study may reveal the perfect way to help in that effort. Travelers can save up to nearly 40 percent on their hotel stay by booking last-minute and starting their stay on…
Hotel complaints surge 34pc amid booking disputes and facility issues
The Consumer Council received 1,048 complaints regarding accommodation services last year, a 34 percent year-on-year increase, driven mainly by disputes over inaccurate room reservations and ambiguous responsibilities on booking platforms. SCROLL…
Braemar Hotels Holder Al Shams Accuses Firm of 'Self-Dealing'
Al Shams Investments Ltd. has criticized Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. over a series of recent transactions that it said amount to “a brazen act of self-dealing,” according to a letter reviewed by Bloomberg News. Braemar announced…
How a Free Cookie Became This Hotel Brand's Most Valuable Asset
Forty years ago, a DoubleTree by Hilton executive bit into a chocolate chip cookie from a small bakery in Laguna Beach, California, and decided his hotel chain needed to offer all guests one of its own — for free. That decision became one of…
Plan your dream, last-minute summer getaway with Hilton hotels
Before we know it, summer has caught up with us along with the summer heat. A season of rest and relaxation right at our fingertips, and beachside vacations are well within sight. Whether you're dreaming of quality time on a family vacation or just…
Is Trump Selling Himself Back His D.C. Hotel?
You know already that President Donald Trump is on a rampage to build hideous oversized structures in Washington, D.C. (the Epstein Ballroom, the Arc de Trump) and to deface existing structures using exorbitant no-bid contracts. We got some good…
Sunstone Hotel Investors: Preferred Stock With 7% Yield And Conservative Balance Sheet
Sunstone Hotel Investors reported a strong Q1 2026, with RevPAR up 14.6% and adjusted FFO up 28.6% year-over-year. Management raised full-year 2026 guidance, now expecting adjusted FFO of $166–180 million and RevPAR growth of…
The 12 best pet-friendly hotels in Australia for a pawsome holiday
If you want to spoil your furry friend, The Langham is the place. The hotel's Pampered Pets Staycation varies per location, but includes the likes of a pet gift bag on arrival, signature pink Langham bed and bowls, daily breakfast in bed for both…
FA make request to England WAGs at World Cup as special gifts given in hotel rooms
England stars are being helped by their nearest and dearest. England stars have been provided with special luxuries to ensure they feel at home during their World Cup base stay. Football Association officials asked WAGs to supply keepsakes…
Lienchiang hotels most booked for long weekend
By Shelley Shan / Staff reporter, with CNA The Tourism Administration yesterday released booking data for the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival holiday, showing that Lienchiang County (Matsu) has the highest hotel occupancy rates nationwide. The…
The Manchester hotels praised for 'excellent' afternoon tea in national awards
The best places in the UK to enjoy a delicious afternoon tea have been revealed. Held at the luxurious Raffles London at The OWO in the capital, The Afternoon Tea Awards 2026 celebrate the very best in class when it comes to dainty finger…
Cendyn unveils AI-native infrastructure tackling hotels' invisibility cliff
The launch of Wayfinder within the Cendyn CMS makes hotel AI presence measurable for hoteliers, detecting drift when it occurs AUSTIN, Texas, June 15, 2026 /CNW/ -- Cendyn, the leading hospitality marketing software and services platform, has…
Hotels, others look to Special Olympics to help recoup surge losses
Some 3,000 athletes, 1,500 coaches and more than 10,000 volunteers will be in the Twin Cities later this week for the Special Olympics, KSTP-TV reports. Local organizers hope the economic impact reaches $70 million, which would help hotels and…
100,000-Point Bonus, $100 Hotel Credit, 3X on Gas and Airbnb: The Chase Sapphire Preferred Is Getting Even Better
If you already carry the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (see rates and fees), here's some good news: you're about to get a pile of new benefits for the same annual fee you already pay. Nothing to apply for, nothing extra to spend. And if you don't…
FUSION HOTEL GROUP AND HOTEL MANAGEMENT JAPAN ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
Fusion Hotel Group (FHG) and Hotel Management Japan (HMJ) have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at shaping the next chapter of hospitality excellence in Asia. By bringing together Fusion's innovative, wellness‑driven approach and…
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