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thestandard.com.hk - Khan Heeba Lazmi - Hotel hygienes exposed: Undercover investigations show what precautionary measures you must take
Hotel hygienes exposed: Undercover investigations show what precautionary measures you must take
The Standard

Cross-border travel to mainland China has become a routine weekend and long holiday activity for Hong Kongers. Border checkpoints like Luohu are crowded during holidays, with over 12 million Hong Kong residents crossing in the first quarter alone.

bbc.co.uk - Andrew Barton - Heartbeat star buys Goathland Hotel that appeared in TV show
Heartbeat star buys Goathland Hotel that appeared in TV show
BBC

A former star of the TV drama Heartbeat has become the new co-owner of a village pub that appeared in multiple series. Tricia Penrose, who played barmaid Gina Ward in the ITV show for 18 years, said she had joined two local businessmen in buying…

independent.co.uk - Aidy Smith - The best LGBTQ+ friendly hotels in Liverpool to book for 2026
The best LGBTQ+ friendly hotels in Liverpool to book for 2026
The Independent

​​Let me set the scene for you: you've planned the outfits (three versions, obviously), found the best drag night in the city, and then, just as you're about to hit “confirm” on your hotel booking, you freeze. Because…

thestandard.com.hk - The Standard 英文虎報 - Customs busts illicit cigarette storage centre in Tsuen Wan hotel, 2 arrested
Customs busts illicit cigarette storage centre in Tsuen Wan hotel, 2 arrested
The Standard

Hong Kong Customs raided a hotel in Tsuen Wan on Monday, seizing about 250,000 suspected illicit cigarettes worth about HK$1.1 million and arresting two men, authorities said. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Following intelligence analysis…

independent.co.uk - Aidy Smith - Eight best LGBTQ+-friendly Brighton hotels to book for Pride
Eight best LGBTQ+-friendly Brighton hotels to book for Pride
The Independent

Brighton has perfected the art of radical acceptance. This seaside city doesn't just tolerate difference; it feeds on authenticity like it's morning coffee. Yet beneath the surface lies a crucial truth: sanctuary isn't automatic. The wrong…

somersetlive.co.uk - Daniel Mumby, Local Democracy Reporter - Former pub could be demolished to make way for hotel
Former pub could be demolished to make way for hotel
Somerset Live

A former Yeovil pub could be swallowed up in the expansion of the neighbouring Premier Inn if plans are approved. The Airfield Tavern lies off Alvington Lane at the western edge of the town, next to the 20-bed Premier Inn and a stone's throw from…

wallpaper.com - Lauren Ho - Is this London's cosiest new hotel?
Is this London's cosiest new hotel?
Wallpaper*

Ever since The Zetter first opened in Clerkenwell in 2004, the group has helped set the bar for London 's boutique hotel scene with its relaxed approach to luxury, characterful interiors and distinctly residential feel. Its newest opening, The…

rollingstone.com - Lisa Levine - Darius Rucker, Luke Grimes Lead Omni Hotels Summer Festival & Music Series
Darius Rucker, Luke Grimes Lead Omni Hotels Summer Festival & Music Series
Rolling Stone

By the time Darius Rucker launched into “Wagon Wheel” beneath the Texas sky on the Fourth of July, the crowd of 7,000 was already on its feet. Throughout the night, the three-time Grammy winner moved between solo hits, Hootie & the…

timeout.com - Gerrish Lopez - This Downtown Miami spot was just named the best hotel bar in the U.S.
This Downtown Miami spot was just named the best hotel bar in the U.S.
Time Out

News The Miami favorite led the field at the annual Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards Written by Gerrish Lopez Time Out Contributor, US Miami is home to a slew of must-try cocktail bars, but Time Out's number one bar in the 305 just earned…

skift.com - Peden Doma Bhutia - China's Hotel Investment Surge Isn't Just a Distress Sale Story
China's Hotel Investment Surge Isn't Just a Distress Sale Story
Skift

A regulatory change most investors are still catching up to is reshaping how China's hotel assets get bought, sold and valued. Mainland China emerged as the fastest-growing hotel investment market in Asia Pacific during the first half of 2026, with…

nottinghampost.com - Lynette Pinchess - Long-standing hotel taken over by global company after £2m revamp
Long-standing hotel taken over by global company after £2m revamp
Nottingham Post

A hotel in a prime location in Nottingham city centre has undergone a £2m revamp after being taken over by a worldwide name. St James' Hotel, on the doorstep of Nottingham Castle, has become part of Marriott International and rebranded as…

dailyrecord.co.uk - Adam Care, Eliana Nunes - Tourists hit as airport hotels evacuated with wildfire edging closer
Tourists hit as airport hotels evacuated with wildfire edging closer
Daily Record

More than 220,000 people have been evacuated from the region surrounding Bordeaux, as devastating wildfires edge closer to the French city. Tourists flying into the city's airport are warned to check ahead, as its surrounded 'hotel zone' has been…

breakingtravelnews.com - Me and All Hotel Leipzig Opens in Germany
Me and All Hotel Leipzig Opens in Germany
Breaking Travel News

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of Me and All Hotel Leipzig, a 282-room hotel that combines Bauhaus-inspired design, local culture and social experiences in the heart of Leipzig. Operated by the Lindner Hotel Group as part of its…

breakingtravelnews.com - RESET Hotel Joins Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
RESET Hotel Joins Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
Breaking Travel News

Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy has announced that RESET Hotel in Twentynine Palms, California, has joined its curated portfolio of nature-immersed, design-forward accommodations. The sustainably designed property marks the first new brand to…

walesonline.co.uk - Anthony Lewis - Plans to transform prominent Valleys building into a hotel with restaurant
Plans to transform prominent Valleys building into a hotel with restaurant
Wales Online

A former private members' club in Aberdare could be turned into a hotel with a restaurant and pub. Plans have been submitted, including an application for listed building consent, for the conversion of Constitutional Buildings on the corner of…

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