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Taiwan's Formosa International Eyes Luxury Hotel Acquisition In U.S.
San Francisco had a 'doom loop' coming out of the pandemic but is recovering with AI growth, says Formosa International Hotels Chairman Steven Pan. The Taipei-headquartered company is eyeing an acquisition in the city. (Photo By Justin…
The Best Hotel Chains For 2026, According To A New JD Power Report
A new JD Power report ranks the best hotel chains in North America for 2026. Looking for the best hotel chains in the U.S. and Canada? A new report from JD Power reveals which brands are delivering the best guest experiences in 2026 and why…
Hong Kong backtracks on requiring hotels to put fire escape hoods in rooms
Hong Kong authorities have backtracked on plans to require hotels to provide fire escape hoods in guest rooms and other spaces after industry leaders expressed concerns, and have said they will only encourage the equipment's usage at this stage.
Plans for former Sunderland town hall to become a hotel
A landmark heritage building could be revived as an 'apart-hotel' under new plans. Sunderland City Council's planning department has received an application for the Grade II-listed Quayside Exchange in High Street East. Dating back to the 1810s…
Plans for former Sunderland town hall to become a hotel
Chris Binding Local Democracy Reporting Service A landmark heritage building could be revived as an 'apart-hotel' under new plans. Sunderland City Council's planning department has received an application for the Grade II-listed Quayside Exchange…
I Built A Backyard Sauna. Then I Started Judging Every Hotel By Theirs
The plunge into the Baltic at Löyly, snow banked on the deck, one swimmer already in the water and another about to follow, the whole ritual timed to the last light of the day. I used to think of a sauna as a warm room with a bunch of wood…
These under-$45 sheets are giving hotel bed without the hotel bill
A soft set of bedsheets can really change the way you sleep — for the better. That's why the heavily discounted California Design Den Luxury sheets are a steal right now at a massive 43% off, bringing their price down to under $45. These…
Paris' legendary nightclub is back - this time with a hotel
I'm in a red-velvet restaurant booth in the louche Parisian quarter of Pigalle. Above, a light well with the perspective-defying power of a James Turrell Skyspace tops bare concrete walls and a blue-tinted mirror. Below, the plush carpet is a riot…
Fayetteville's Overland Hotel eyes opening
A former Motel 6 on North College Avenue is being transformed into the independent, boutique Overland Hotel Fayetteville, which is expected to open in late fall. Why it matters: The project revives a prominent 2.8-acre property and adds a boutique…
The greatest luxury hotels on Earth have been named for 2026
News This year's ranking spotlights experience-led properties, with horseback riding, mountain gorillas and Tibetan healing rituals Written by Roisin Teeling Contributor When you picture hotel glamour, your mind probably goes straight to Wes…
Influencer Returns to Hotel After Outing-Luggage Discarded by Staff
After a day trip, an influencer returns to her hotel room and is in for a shock: all of her luggage has disappeared. Shock at a Milan hotel: After an outing, influencer Lucy Dale's luggage disappeared from her hotel room—apparently disposed…
30 Products From Walmart That'll Transform Your Bed Into A Five-Star Hotel Experience
Read more about how to choose a weight and what these blankets help with, and how from the Cleveland Clinic. Price: $57.25+ (originally $72+; available in two sizes) Promising review: 'There are so many headboards that cost hundreds of dollars, and…
Iconic North London club loved by Spandau Ballet to be turned into new hotel
The former home of an iconic 1980s club that helped launch the careers of Spandau Ballet and Boy George is set to become a new apartment hotel complex. Camden Council has approved plans to demolish a disused building in Covent Garden that hosted…
Breakfast with Dinosaurs event at Strathclyde Park's Alona Hotel this weekend
If you're looking for a unique activity to entertain the children this weekend, the four-star Alona Hotel at Strathclyde Country Park is hosting ‘Breakfast with the Dinosaurs'. This exclusive event will be held on Sunday, August 2, from…
Horror as girl, 16, trapped in hotel and raped for 3 days - 70-year-old man arrested
A protest against rape and violence against women in India A 16-year-old girl was lured from her home and raped over three days after being trapped in a hotel. The horror incident is alleged to have happened in the city of Lucknow, in northern…
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