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forbes.com - Jeff Fromm - The Loyalty Wars In The Hotel Space Are Centered On Local Experiences
The Loyalty Wars In The Hotel Space Are Centered On Local Experiences
Forbes

For years, hotel loyalty programs were built around a relatively predictable formula: stay more often, accumulate points and redeem them for free nights or room upgrades. That model remains important, but it no longer fully reflects what many…

scmp.com - Alice Li - How international hotel chains are expanding in China's 'approachable' segment
How international hotel chains are expanding in China's 'approachable' segment
South China Morning Post

As a fresh graduate who recently received his first pay cheque after starting his first job in June, Ryan Liu decided to mark the milestone with a weekend getaway. Having recently relocated from Shandong province to Shenzhen, he was looking for a…

forbes.com - Jeff Fromm - Wyndham Is Using AI To Lower Costs And Protecting Hotel Owner Margins
Wyndham Is Using AI To Lower Costs And Protecting Hotel Owner Margins
Forbes

SHENZHEN, CHINA - JULY 19: In this photo illustration, a smartphone displays the logo of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH), an American hospitality company that franchises and manages hotels under a portfolio of brands, in front of a screen…

bbc.co.uk - Anttoni James Numminen - Scarborough hotel to be converted into 22-guest Airbnb
Scarborough hotel to be converted into 22-guest Airbnb
BBC

A Victorian hotel with an outdoor hot tub will be turned into holiday accommodation for single bookings of more than 20 people. Plans to convert Lonsdale Villa in Scarborough into an Airbnb for private groups of up to 22 guests were approved by…

bbc.co.uk - Anttoni James Numminen - Scarborough hotel to be converted into 22-guest Airbnb
Scarborough hotel to be converted into 22-guest Airbnb
BBC

Anttoni James Numminen Local Democracy Reporting Service A Victorian hotel with an outdoor hot tub will be turned into holiday accommodation for single bookings of more than 20 people. Plans to convert Lonsdale Villa in Scarborough into an Airbnb…

bloomberg.com - Patrick Clark - Marriott Beats Estimates, Boosts Outlook on Higher Hotel Room Prices
Marriott Beats Estimates, Boosts Outlook on Higher Hotel Room Prices
Bloomberg

Marriott International Inc. reported second-quarter earnings that beat estimates as booking demand drove higher room prices at US hotels.

mirror.co.uk - Jamie Roberts - Venezuela Fury and husband's £600 a night hotel stay as she dresses as a cowgirl
Venezuela Fury and husband's £600 a night hotel stay as she dresses as a cowgirl
Daily Mirror

Venezuela Fury and her husband Noah Price spent a lavish night in London after watching Country music star Luke Combs. The newlyweds headed for a night in the £600-a-night Landmark London hotel on Saturday after the America wowed the crowed.

jpost.com - DORON KUPERSTEIN - The Kinneret's beautiful surprise hotel
The Kinneret's beautiful surprise hotel
The Jerusalem Post

There is something slightly sad about driving to the Kinneret. As you draw closer to the national lake, it is difficult to ignore the gap between the area's immense potential and reality. For years, we grew accustomed to thinking that a Kinneret…

mylondon.news - Ben Lynch - Stay at 5-star Tokyo hotel among trips council incorrectly billed
Stay at 5-star Tokyo hotel among trips council incorrectly billed
My London

The City of London Corporation incorrectly billed almost £11,600 in travel costs to an account part-funded by taxpayers, including for a stay at a five-star Tokyo hotel, before identifying and resolving the errors. Payments for high-end…

axios.com - Nicole Cobler - World Cup helped boost Austin hotel stays, downtown traffic and local businesses
World Cup helped boost Austin hotel stays, downtown traffic and local businesses
Axios

Austin didn't host a single World Cup match, but the tournament still appears to have brought more visitors and spending to the city. Why it matters: The World Cup offered a test for whether cities outside the host lineup could capitalize on one of…

straitstimes.com - MyMillennium Kids: adventure hotel stays
MyMillennium Kids: adventure hotel stays
The Straits Times

Every parent knows this feeling. Weeks after a family holiday, you ask your child what they remember most. It probably will not be the breathtaking view, a famous attraction or the itinerary you spent months planning. Instead, they will remember…

oxfordmail.co.uk - Matthew J C Evans - Historic £1.8 million Blenheim hotel in Cotswolds town under offer
Historic £1.8 million Blenheim hotel in Cotswolds town under offer
Oxford Mail

The Blenheim Buttery in Woodstock dates back to 1668 and was listed for £1.8m by Manor earlier this year. However, now, the estate agency has confirmed that the property is 'under offer' with details about the purchasing party set to be…

oxfordmail.co.uk - Matt Drake - Oxford hotels celebrate AA Four-Star and Rosette wins
Oxford hotels celebrate AA Four-Star and Rosette wins
Oxford Mail

Voco Oxford Spires and voco Oxford Thames secured the awards following recent AA inspections. Both hotels retained their Four-Star status and earned one AA Rosette for culinary excellence, with staff also recognised for outstanding customer…

breakingtravelnews.com - Nobu to Launch Hotel, Restaurant, Villas and Residences at Monte Rei in Portugal's Eastern Algarve
Nobu to Launch Hotel, Restaurant, Villas and Residences at Monte Rei in Portugal's Eastern Algarve
Breaking Travel News

Nobu is pleased to announce plans for a new luxury destination at Monte Rei, the award-winning resort in Portugal's Eastern Algarve. The Nobu development will form the centrepiece of a broader investment programme led by Norfin, spanning…

marketbeat.com - Robert W. Baird Lowers Hyatt Hotels (NYSE:H) Price Target to $191.00
Robert W. Baird Lowers Hyatt Hotels (NYSE:H) Price Target to $191.00
MarketBeat

Hyatt Hotels (NYSE:H - Get Free Report) had its price target cut by equities researchers at Robert W. Baird from $198.00 to $191.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Monday, Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has a…

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