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I'm a hotel expert and I think Asia has the best hotels in the world - here's why
A few weeks ago, the hotel industry's heavyweights flocked to Paris for the fourth annual The 50 Best Hotels awards. When the list was unveiled, one thing was immediately clear: Asia dominated. Seven of the top 10 hotels spanned the continent, with…
Fact check: Employment rate and Labour's asylum hotels record
Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. This roundup of claims has been compiled by…
Rugby player in his 30s found dead in shower at team hotel in France
A player from South African franchise, the Lions, has died on the eve of their Champions Cup clash against La Rochelle on Saturday. According to multiple reports the player, who was in his 30s but has not been named, was found unresponsive in a…
Fattal unveils massive expansion with 12 new Israeli hotels
Israel's hotel industry has faced several challenging years, but Fattal Hotels is pushing ahead with its expansion plans. The chain has announced that it intends to open at least 12 new hotels across Israel by 2030. All are already at various…
British father avoids jail for causing son's death in Cyprus hotel fall
A British father has avoided a prison sentence for causing the death of his toddler son who fell from a window in Cyprus. Joshua Foster appeared at Paphos District Court on Friday for sentencing, where he was fined €3,000 (£2,500). The…
Beyond Frieze, London's Hotel Art Fairs Are Finding Momentum
Despite the lingering effects of Brexit and a broader market reset, London's art week keeps expanding and, with it, the constellation of satellite fairs orbiting Frieze. These smaller events often make the strongest case for discovery, particularly…
At least 700 Houston hotel rooms are being renovated next year
Two iconic west Houston hotels are in line for major glow-ups by the end of 2027. Nearly 300 Hilton guest rooms, along with 400 Hyatt guest rooms and other guest spaces, are ready for renovation, starting as soon as December. The Hilton Houston…
The TWA Hotel is about to rocket back to the Space Age with 'Mission 60s' celebration in NYC
Your invitation to revisit the Space Age has arrived. Whether you miss the days when people got dressed up to fly or you wish your 'other' ride was a rocket, Mission: 60s has a *space* reserved for you. 'This is a three-day celebration of Apollo…
EP Technology Group Acquires JBI Technologies to Expand Hotel IT Services
EP Technology Group LLC acquired JBI Technologies Inc., a hotel technology provider, in a deal intended to broaden services for JBI's hospitality customers, according to the companies and JBI's adviser. EP announced the acquisition Aug. 28 and said…
Michael Jordan's Steak House named Korea's best hotel restaurant
Michael Jordan's Steak House, the only location of the U.S. restaurant brand outside the United States, has been named “Korea's Best Hotel Restaurant 2026” at the World Culinary Awards. INSPIRE Entertainment Resort in Incheon, which…
Conversion of Richmond student halls into flats and hotel approved
A developer has won approval for its conversion of ex-student halls in South London into flats and a luxury hotel. Richmond Council has given retrospective consent for plans to convert Kingston Bridge House, in Hampton Wick, into 22 flats and a…
Hazbin Hotel Officially Begins A New Era On Prime Video
Hazbin Hotel has officially begun a new era on Prime Video, as the Hellaverse scores unprecedented success with its latest release. Hazbin Hotel season 2 was released on Prime Video last year, taking the series to new heights with its musical-based…
$70 million makeover returns landmark Bangkok hotel to pinnacle of luxury
When a Peninsula hotel opened across the road from the green expanse of the elite Royal Bangkok Sports Club in 1983, it ushered in a new era of luxury for the Thai capital. The city was not short on grand hotels. The Oriental was already a legend…
Inside TODAY's Trip to Ireland: Local Sights, Shops and an Exclusive Hotel Deal
TODAY's four-hour live broadcast from Ireland on Oct. 16 offers a closer look at the people, places and traditions that make the Emerald Isle such a special destination. Follow along as Al Roker explores a generational Irish dairy farm, Carson Daly…
Revealed: One Nation leader's seven-month Sydney hotel stay that cost taxpayers $20,000
One Nation's NSW leader Mike Newman racked up $211,000 in taxpayer-funded flights, five-star hotels and restaurant and bar bills during his plum 28-month stint as a senior trade commissioner in Japan. Despite frequently railing against wasteful…
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