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Overnight hotel stays continue to fall in Switzerland
With 4.1 million overnight stays, June saw a fall of 2.2% – or 93,000 – compared with the same month last year, the Federal Statistical Office (FSO) said on Tuesday. The main reason for this was weaker demand from abroad: the number…
Legendary hotel's revamp gets it a perfect score
You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. After navigating a chaotic Florence airport and some hairy hairpin bends in our hire-car, arriving at this newly renovated Renaissance villa…
Swiss Hotels See Fewer Overnight Stays in June as Well
Swiss hotels hosted fewer international guests in June. (File photo) The Swiss hotel industry once again saw a decline in the number of guests in June 2026. This was once again due to falling demand from abroad. If the industry is to match last…
Horror as British tourist found dead in Thailand by hotel manager
A post-mortem examination is being carried out to determine the cause of death A British holidaymaker was found dead in his hotel room in Phuket on Monday (August 3) after a 'do not disturb' sign remained on the door for days, according to reports.
Massive' hotel plans for Huddersfield Town could be underway
A massive 141-bedroom hotel application has been dubbed a 'massive step' by Huddersfield Town's owner after plans were announced earlier today. A planning application has been officially submitted for the expansion of the Accu Stadium, which will…
Huge opposition to 17-storey hotel plan - anger at loss of market and play area
Plans to build a new hotel on a patch of land at the foot of Wembley Stadium has received more than 200 objections, including from the local MP and ward councillor. Concerns have been raised over the loss of a community space, as well as the…
Microsoft: Suspected Russian Hackers Are Targeting Logins Via Hotel Wi-Fi
Microsoft is sounding the alarm about a suspected Russian hacking group that has been hijacking Wi-Fi at various hotels to steal passwords and spread malware. The company is responding after cybersecurity vendor ReliaQuest discovered Wi-Fi gateways…
Xenia Hotels (XHR) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET Chairman and Chief Executive Officer - Marcel Verbaas President and Chief Operating Officer - Barry A. N. Bloom Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer - Atish D. Shah Director of Finance - Aldo…
Tributes paid to 'lovely' woman with 'heart of gold' found dead in hotel
Heartfelt tributes have poured in for a 'lovely' woman following her tragic death at a Liverpool city centre hotel. Officers were called to The White Star Line Hotel on James Street by the North West Ambulance Service at approximately 3.20am on…
More than 10,000 European hotels seek billions in claims against Booking.com
Aug 4, 202608:00 GMT by Ian Taylor More than 10,000 hotels in Europe have filed claims against Booking.com as part of a landmark class action seeking billions of euros in compensation for unfair price parity clauses and “excessive”…
Two arrested on suspicion of murder after woman dies in hotel
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead in a hotel last weekend. Police were called to The White Star Line Hotel on James Street by North West Ambulance Service just after 3.20am on Saturday, August 1.
Travelers beware - Microsoft experts warn hotel Wi-Fi can be hijacked to infect your devices with dangerous malware
Microsoft reports Russian APT29 (Midnight Blizzard) hijacking captive portals in hotels and conference centers Victims redirected to fake Microsoft 365 logins or bogus update pages, spreading CornFlake and CocoShell malware CornFlake steals files…
Seaside hotel with outdoor hot tub to be turned into Airbnb
A North Yorkshire hotel with an outdoor hot tub will be turned into holiday accommodation for more than 20 people. The Lonsdale Villa in Scarborough can be turned into an Airbnb for 22 guests after Shilpa Sanjeev's plan was approved by North…
Tributes paid to woman with 'heart of gold' found dead in hotel
Tributes have been paid to a 'lovely' woman after she was discovered dead at a Liverpool city centre hotel. Police were called to The White Star Line Hotel on James Street by the North West Ambulance Service at approximately 3.20am on Saturday…
Woman found dead at UK hotel 'after falling ill' as police make murder arrests
Two individuals have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the discovery of a woman's body in a hotel last weekend. The police were alerted to The White Star Line Hotel on James Street by the North West Ambulance Service just after 3.20am…
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