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A year after the fire that destroyed the Raven Hotel in Droitwich
People in Droitwich have marked the one year anniversary of a fire that ripped through an historic hotel - and said the impact on the town has been 'devastating'. In August last year, a blaze wrecked the Grade II listed Raven Hotel, with the…
A year after the fire that destroyed the Raven Hotel in Droitwich
Tom Edwards Hereford & Worcester political reporter People in Droitwich have marked the one year anniversary of a fire that ripped through an historic hotel - and said the impact on the town has been 'devastating'. In August last year, a blaze…
The View | Hong Kong hotel sector recovery elusive for unprepared investors
Signs of recovery in Hong Kong's real estate industry are becoming more apparent, so much so that key indicators in parts of the sector are experiencing some of the fastest growth rates in the Asia-Pacific. In the hotel market, average daily rates…
Hotel marketing: Athletes, artistes & creators
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Published Aug 10, 2026, 10:45 AM SINGAPORE – The days of hotels paying celebrities just to smile for a billboard photograph are over. For decades, hotels have relied on Hollywood…
From Brisbane jackaroo to global hotel deal maker
Jonathan Breene was standing at the edge of a well, deciding whether to climb down, when his trajectory was etched. It was 1989. He was a young jackaroo on a station near Mitchell in western Queensland, responding to a distress call with his boss.
£20m spent on hotels for homeless is not solving 'housing catastrophe
Scotland's biggest council spent £20 million in just three calendar months on hotel and B and Bs as the city ploughs through its homelessness crisis. The shock spend is 20% up on the average quarterly spend for the most recent financial year…
Predatory' migrant hotel resident who sexually assaulted two women is jailed
A “predatory” refugee who sexually assaulted two women in Falkirk has been sentenced to four years in prison. Muhammad Sheikhi was sentenced at Stirling Sheriff Court on Monday, after being found guilty at a trial in May. Sheriff…
Horny boss banged on my hotel door demanding sex for over an hour
If you have a problem that needs solving and you don't know where to turn, look no further. Every day, the Daily Star's very own agony aunt Jane O'Gorman is on hand to tackle your issues and concerns with some straight-talking but sound advice.
Preferred Hotels & Resorts Highlights Business with Balance through Curated Hotel Pairings
Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest independent hotel brand, invites business travelers to experience its newly curated Business with Balance property pairings. These thoughtfully matched duos pair a centrally located hotel in a major…
Luxury Focus Drives Meliá into the World's Top 10 Strongest Hotel Brands
Meliá Hotels International has been recognised as one of the world's strongest luxury hotel brands, ranking seventh in the luxury hotel brand strength ranking featured in Brand Finance's Hotels 50 2026 report. With this achievement…
Domestic violence victim 'attacked in Travelodge after abuser given room key
A woman who says she was attacked in her hotel room after Travelodge staff gave her attacker a key card has described it as one of the most 'traumatic nights' of her life. The domestic violence victim, who has not been named, booked a room at the…
London Travelodge staff gave domestic abuser key to victim's room
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. A woman was reportedly attacked in a London…
The Fascinating Four Seasons Hotel In Damascus, Syria: Real Or Fake?
Four Seasons is known for being one of the world's most luxurious “mainstream” luxury hotel groups, and the brand has properties all around the globe. But did you know that the company also has a hotel in Damascus, Syria? Well, it…
Booking Holdings Inc. Common St (BKNG) Stock Forecasts
Booking Holdings Inc. is an online travel agency. The company's technology provides tools and information that help consumers to research, plan, and book trips. The company has approximately 24,300 employees. The BKNG shares are a component of the…
Are YOU the hotel guest from hell? This is the faux pas you MUST avoid
On the surface, the chatelaine of the grand villa on the Cote d'Azur was the quintessential hostess: glamorous, generous, classy and great company. What guests would never have known was that, from the minute they stepped through the door, every…
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