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Man planned to petrol bomb Hull hotel and kill migrants
An alleged far-right extremist accused of plotting to attack a hotel housing asylum seekers in Hull wanted 'to kill as many of the occupants as possible', a court has heard. Mikka Lee Anderson, 24, of Morpeth Street, Hull, tried to recruit an…
Historic hotel built 166 years ago rescued from administration - 99 jobs saved
A historic hotel has been rescued from the brink of collapse, with every member of staff keeping their jobs in the process. The Welcombe Hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon has been sold out of administration to The Welcombe Estate Limited in a deal that…
The best (and worst) celebrity-owned hotels
Celebrity side hustles have long been a way for A-listers to pursue creative passions (and make a few extra dollars while they're at it). But success relies on more than just star power, and the highs and lows of the hospitality industry don't…
Can Hotels, Libraries and Apartment Towers Absorb America's Timber Glut?
SAVANNAH, Ga.—Architect Patrick Shay has put much time and effort into hiding the steel, concrete and other structural elements of the hotels he has designed around this tourist mecca. For his latest, he looked for ways to showcase more of…
Hotel giant Wyndham exposed customer data after app security lapse
Hotel and resort giant Wyndham has acknowledged a cybersecurity incident after a good-faith security researcher discovered a bug that allowed anyone to access customers' personal information. Security researcher Robert Wiggins at What Security…
Greggs launches world's first 'ring for a sausage roll' service at luxury hotel
Greggs is days away from opening a luxury hotel room that includes a world-first “ring for a sausage roll” concierge service. Reservations for the permanent suite at the five-star Hotel Gotham in Newcastle opened on Monday, with stays…
Ciao bella! The seven new luxurious Italian hotels we can't wait to try
Show of hands, please: how many of you already have Italy on your 2027 travel wish list? For many of us the country has become an addiction. We can't get enough of its ancient monuments and its Renaissance masterpieces, its yellow-painted…
Louis Hotels expands agent incentives and training ahead of 2027
Nov 10, 202616:27 GMT by Emma Blackmore Imperial Island by Louis Hotels in Paphos, Cyprus Louis Hotels is strengthening its support for UK travel agents through enhanced incentives, fam trips and further investment across its 25 hotels in Cyprus…
10 Business Travelers Who Found Unexpected Kindness in Hotels, Airports and Conference Halls
Hotel lobbies, departure gates and conference corridors are full of people who share the same space and rarely say a word to each other. On a long business trip that silence starts to feel normal, which is exactly why a small act of kindness from a…
Cheshire Tesco, B&M and Hotel Chocolat ban for shoplifter Daryl
A prolific shoplifter has been banned from entering several shops and retail premises across Cheshire. It comes after officers secured a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) for repeat offender Daryl Cobain. The 50-year-old, of Lime Avenue, Northwich…
166-year-old hotel rescued from administration - 99 jobs saved
The future of the hotel in this stunning building has been saved A historic hotel has been saved from the jaws of administration, with all employees' jobs saved too. The Welcombe Hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon was sold out of administration to The…
Planners rubber-stamp redevelopment at South Beach Hotel
Hospitality giant Buzzworks have been given the green light to carry out a seven-figure redevelopment of the South Beach Hotel in Troon. Ayrshire Live told in July how Buzzworks had taken ownership at the famous Troon hotel. Now council planners…
Wyndham confirms it exposed hotel customer data after expert finds flaw in app security
Wyndham's Android app exposed customer data and login tokens through hardcoded credentials embedded in the code Researchers found access to millions of records, including names, emails, member IDs, and active authentication tokens Wyndham fixed the…
From Tickets to Hotels, Celine Dion's Paris Residency Brought Big Business to the City
Celine Dion 's Paris residency has just finished its sold-out first run, and new data shows the legendary singer didn't just bring the hits to the city — she brought big business, too. According to Billboard, the first leg of the superstar…
'Is This Hilton?' An Ad Blitz Answers: Yes, We Have Lifestyle Hotels
Hilton's fastest-growing categories are luxury and lifestyle — 11% and 20% trailing 12-month net unit growth — but its research found travelers didn't know they could earn Hilton Honors points at the new properties. The campaign spans…
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