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Haunted' hotel famous for scaring baseball players draws World Series focus
For the first time in 44 years, Milwaukee is hosting the World Series, and it's home to one hotel that some MLB players refuse to stay in. On Friday, the Milwaukee Brewers will face the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the World Series at American…
These NYC hotels go all out for Christmas
Hotels Boutique hotels Midtown East price 3 of 4 🎄 Best for: over the top festive decor Lotte New York Palace is a legendary hotel year round, but they really step it up a notch each holiday season. Their grand lobby is already ornate, but…
Wyndham Hotels: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors
On its third-quarter 2026 earnings call, held on Oct. 22, 2026, Wyndham Hotels (WH -4.42%) reported 6% growth in U.S. revenue per available room (RevPAR), a key metric measuring hotel room productivity. This expansion demonstrates how the hotel…
The 15 most romantic hotels in Chicago right now
Travel Rush & Division 5 out of 5 stars 💎 Best for: in-room fireplaces Arriving at the Waldorf Astoria Chicago feels like stepping into a 1920s Parisian motor court—a private, cobblestone retreat set in the glamorous Gold Coast. The…
Luxury Hotel Groups Look Beyond Brand-Centric Model and Prioritize Human Connection in AI Age
MILAN — Luxury hospitality is entering a dynamic chapter, with a flurry of openings scheduled for the final months of 2026 and into 2027. Among them are The Four Seasons Gstaad, Six Senses Milan, Mandarin Oriental Gellért in Budapest…
I stayed at a 5-star Four Seasons hotel in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. My $1,000-a-night room felt like a skier's sanctuary.
The 65-year-old hotel chain has a luxurious reputation and over 130 locations worldwide, each designed to reflect its destination. Kim Cole, the director of public relations for the Four Seasons, told Business Insider that the company describes the…
Fine-Dining Restaurant Opens in GU Hotel
Oak & Laurel, an on-campus fine dining restaurant and bar in Georgetown University's Hoya Hotel, formally opened Oct. 21. The restaurant, located on the first floor of the Leavey Center, serves modern American cuisine and marks the university's…
AOC's 'champagne communist' campaign lives it up at luxury hotels, splurging nearly $50K on stays across US
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's re-election campaign has spent big bucks on posh hotels — shelling out nearly $50,000 on upscale stays in the past seven months — as the democratic socialist darling rallies against the wealthy, The…
Bedding brand 'trusted by luxury five-star hotels' slashes everything by 50%
'Tis the season to get snuggly - and the right bedding set can go a long way to encourage autumnal cosiness. Premium bedding often comes with an eye-watering price tag, but Bedding Envy currently has a 50% off sale until Sunday that will help…
UAE Hotels Lean On Short-Haul Markets To Drive Recovery
Hotel operators in the UAE are relying on travelers from short-haul markets such as India, China and Russia to support their recovery from the worst impacts of the U.S.-Iran war, as higher airfares continue to keep away some long-haul guests.
Minneapolis Hotel Ventures, Lion Hotel Group buy downtown Minneapolis hotel
Minneapolis Hotel Ventures and Lion Hotel Group have purchased the 164-room Radisson RED hotel in downtown Minneapolis' Mill District, with Lion taking over operations and retaining current employees. Despite the property's reported $700,000…
Qatar Links Hotel Rewards to Tourism Push After 2025 Growth.
Qatar linked hotel stays with visitor rewards after international arrivals and hotel room nights rose in 2025. Qatar Tourism recorded 5.1 million international visitors in 2025, a 3.7% increase from 2024. Hotels sold 10.84 million room nights, up…
Haze causes drop in hotel bookings in Johor
Sign up now: Get insights on the biggest stories in Malaysia Published Oct 23, 2026, 09:45 AM JOHOR BAHRU – Hotels in Johor are seeing a slight dip in bookings over the last few weeks due to the haze, say hoteliers. Malaysian Association of…
Who Owns a Traveler's Connectivity? Airlines, Hotels, and Platforms Share the Responsibility
This sponsored content was created in collaboration with a Skift partner. A traveler lands in a new country and reaches for a phone. The boarding pass, hotel address, ride-hailing app, maps, payment tools, and messages all live there, and every one…
They Just Booked the Hotel Room - But They're Already Looking for a Better Deal
The confirmation email used to mark the end of the sale. For many travelers, it now marks the start of a second round of shopping, and most hotels are not set up to compete in it. New research from Skift and McKinsey & Company finds that 41% of…
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