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Swiss hotel industry with fewer overnight stays in April
The Swiss hotel industry recorded slightly fewer overnight stays in April 2026 than in the same month last year. The decline was due to weaker demand from abroad, while domestic tourism increased. The number of overnight stays fell by 1.1% in April…
Former LOGE Hotel purchased by adventure-lifestyle company
MISSOULA — The hotel formerly known as LOGE has been sold to an adventure-based lodging company. The Missoula property was sold to Gravity Haus, a self-described adventure-lifestyle hotel and membership club. The acquisition is part of the…
The world's most beautiful hotels named by prestigious awards
The world's most beautiful hotels have been revealed, with a lake house in China and an Italian palazzo making the shortlist of stunning stays. On 12 May, the Prix Versailles, a series of architectural competitions, announced its annual list of 16…
Columbus Zoo seeks developer for hotel with animal-themed rooms, waterslide
POWELL, Ohio — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium could soon offer visitors more than a day trip, as the zoo searches for a developer to build an upscale hotel on its property. The proposed hotel would feature animal-themed rooms, balconies…
More and more, these invisible hands are shaping your restaurant, hotel, event, and other purchases
Ah, the olden days of choosing where to spend your money on dining, travel, and all that connected those experiences. Neighborhood restaurants would drop flyers in your apartment lobby to let you know they were there. Hotels would rent space on…
From free food to hotel cashback, all the great loyalty scheme rewards on offer
LOYALTY schemes have had a major shake-up. From free fries to hotel cashback, there are great rewards on offer. Here's how to make them work for you . . . FIVE FRIES: Restaurant chain Five Guys just launched its first…
Police investigating suspicious death at Sunridge hotel - Calgary
The Calgary police homicide unit has been called in to investigate what it's calling a suspicious death after police say a man was found dead inside a northeast Calgary hotel. They say officers were initially called to the Emerald Hotel and Suites…
We're extremely proud': Ayrshire spa hotel crowned best in Scotland
The awards showcase and reward outstanding service across Scotland's hotel industry following a nationwide public vote, with all three SimpsInns hotels reaching the final. The Waterside Hotel & Spa at West Kilbride won highly commended in the Best…
New luxury hotel planned in Downtown
Luxury hotel giant Loews Hotels signed a letter of intent to build a 500-room hotel connecting to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Downtown Pittsburgh, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced last week. Why it matters: The $418 million project is…
Anger as 140-year-old flour mill walls demolished to build hotel despite outcry
The 140-year-old flour mill walls in Mount Gambier have tumbled despite community members calling for state heritage protection. The Limestone Coast Southern Regional Assessment Panel approved the demolition plans in March to make way for a…
A long way from your hotel: The world's least convenient airports
Anyone who has used budget airlines in Europe will be familiar with the curse of the inconvenient airport: often a smaller alternative to the main hub that lures in the likes of carriers like Ryanair and Wizz Air by offering cheaper landing fees.
Hotel Lorraine under new ownership
TOLEDO, Ohio — The nearly century-old Hotel Lorraine in downtown Toledo is under new ownership. According to Lucas County records, real estate investment firm Zoeva Properties purchased the building for $1,140,000. The deal was closed on…
Former Nottingham hotel to be sold just months after closure
The site of a former four-star hotel in Nottingham is due to be sold, three months after the business's sudden closure. The Nottingham Belfry Hotel & Spa on Mellors Way, Strelley, ceased trading in February, with the business making 106 employees…
They thought they booked a hotel direct. A convincing website left them confused
WESTMINSTER, Colo. — A Westminster couple planning a landmark anniversary trip is warning consumers to carefully scrutinize online booking links after they say they were misled by a third-party website that looked like an official hotel…
Spencer Pratt channels Will Smith for 'fresh' new campaign ad at Hotel Bel-Air
Spencer Pratt has dropped another “fresh” campaign ad, parodying his own move to Bel-Air while poking fun at reports about his living situation. In the roughly minute-long spot, the reality-TV-star-turned-mayoral candidate is seen…
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