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Halloween at the hotel: Party helps build 'true community' among residents
“I like being scared!” 9-year-old Leo Hartman said, shortly after arriving at a Halloween party Friday afternoon. The youngster, who was wearing a black academic robe and striped necktie to portray Cedric from the Harry Potter…
Merlin Refreshes Hotel Training as Premier Inn Reviews Procedures After Travelodge Assault
Merlin Entertainments has begun retraining hotel employees after a sexual assault at a Travelodge in Maidenhead, as a review cited by The Independent raised wider concerns about hotel room security. Ramesh Ganeson, Merlin's vice president of hotel…
India Hotel Agreements Cover An Estimated 7,200 Rooms And Keys
Hotel agreements announced in India during October cover an estimated 7,200 rooms and keys across the deals reviewed, adding planned capacity in smaller cities, airport districts and Bengaluru. That estimate combines approximate room and key…
Tributes pour in as music legend dies in hotel room before show
Producer and techno pioneer Juan Atkins has died at the age of 64 American music producer Juan Atkins has died at the age of 64. Confirming the news on Sunday (1 November), his agency, Greensmith Artists, revealed that the artist was found…
I stayed in a gorgeous Cheshire country hotel with one unexpected detail
There's something very special about an autumn getaway - when the countryside is at its best and all you want to do is escape somewhere cosy. But while a log cabin in the Lake District or a spa hotel in the Cotswolds might spring to mind, my latest…
German, Slovak die in suspected electrocution at hotel pool in India
NEW DELHI — A German flight crew member and a Slovak business manager died as a result of an accident in a luxury hotel swimming pool in Bengaluru, which Indian media reported on Saturday was suspected to have been caused by an electric…
German, Slovak die in suspected electrocution at hotel pool in India
Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments Published Nov 01, 2026, 09:26 PM NEW DELHI – A German flight crew member and a Slovak business manager died as a result of an accident in a luxury hotel swimming pool in Bengaluru…
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What cross-industry marketing can teach hospitality brands
When I moved into hospitality marketing less than two years ago, I wasn't arriving with decades of experience in hotels. I was arriving with a different set of experiences. My career had taken me across mobility, SaaS, travel, fashion retail and…
From Bird Paradise to Amara Hotel: How inclusive workplaces help improve operations, strengthen teamwork
When Sarah-Jane Lishi Joseph joined Mandai Wildlife Group (MWG) as a cook, her first assignment was to make penguin-shaped icing decorations in the central kitchen at Bird Paradise. The bakery room was quieter than other parts of the central…
Hotel celebrates community with week of activities
Last week, the Hilton Trinidad & Conference Centre joined its colleagues around the world to celebrate Travel With Purpose (TWP), a Hilton initiative that seeks to make a positive difference and create lasting value for the communities and…
They lived in a hotel when their baby was born at 22 weeks. Now they're homeowners.
PORTLAND — Four-year-old Winner walked down the stairs of her family's home, dressed to the nines. Each piece of her outfit was carefully selected and color-coordinated. The pink tights perfectly matched her glasses and the beads in her…
Pride Hotels eyes 4,140 more rooms to touch 7,341 keys; backed by a ₹350-400 crore capex
“We are very clear about our focus,” Jain said, pointing to growing demand from corporate travellers, families, weddings and domestic tourists. Pride's Biznotel brand targets room tariffs of ₹3,000–5,000, Pride Premier…
Travelodge keycard case 'risks damaging sector's reputation' - Merlin executive
News from the City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Hotel “room intrusion” security issues are…
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. $HST Stock Sold by VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al
VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al lessened its stake in Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:HST - Free Report) by 11.8% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned…
Travelodge keycard case 'risks damaging sector's reputation' - Merlin executive
Hotel “room intrusion” security issues are caused by poorly trained or “lazy” staff and risk denting the industry's reputation, a top industry executive has warned. Ramesh Ganeson – the hotel boss at Thorpe Park…
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