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More Japanese local governments introducing hotel tax despite some concerns in the industry
TOKYO – An increasing number of local governments are introducing an accommodation tax on overnight guests at hotels and other facilities, with the total expected to reach 55 within this fiscal year, according to Japan's Internal Affairs and…
The White Hotel is going, but is there still something in the water?
When the Hacienda first opened in 1982, it quickly became an acid house stomping ground, and what many would call the birthplace of Madchester. Known as the ‘people's palace, the shadow of the hedonistic spot still looms large over the…
Iconic seaside hotel unveils luxury coastal residence
An iconic hotel in Cornwall has unveiled a newly reimagined luxury coastal residence perched high above the dramatic north coast. The Atlantic Hotel in Newquay has officially opened The Lookout, which marks the first completed project since The…
Taly's Travel: Discovering warm welcome at Louis Hotels
As an Israeli traveling abroad lately, the inevitable question, ‘Where are you from?' usually brings a brief moment of hesitation, a quick mental bracing for the reaction. But in Cyprus, that anxiety completely melts away. The response is…
Why a San Francisco creative hid cellphones in 5 hotel elevators
The term “elevator music” is often considered a pejorative, a way to scorn milquetoast melodies that fit neatly into the background. But one San Francisco creative recently reinvented the term, using some of the city's most iconic…
ITV World Cup commentator leaves fans baffled with bizarre hotel food haul
ANDROS TOWNSEND has blown the minds of fans after revealing his strange World Cup diet. The former England star took to TikTok to show off his finely tuned tournament diet of steak, sardines, bone broth, and boiled eggs. Your info will be used in…
Caesars bets on Vanderpump brand with Strip hotel transformation
After years of success with Vanderpump-branded restaurants and lounges, Caesars Entertainment is betting that the same hospitality formula can anchor an entire hotel-casino. The company officially opened The Vanderpump Hotel on Thursday, completing…
Kirklees plans set to change town skylines from landmark revamp to hotel change
Contamination clearance Harroyd Farm: The applicant wants the council to sign off on environmental safety checks regarding land contamination for a previously approved home and barn project. (Application 2026/91077) Two new homes Shepley: The…
Hotel's revamp after fire that was 'heartbreaking for all the team
A landmark hotel has reopened following a £1.2 million refurbishment almost a year after being damaged in a fire. The Land's End Hotel had to be evacuated on July 5 last year after a blaze broke out in the building next door. No-one was…
Travelling with pets? Some South Korean hotels are going all in
HONGCHEON, Gangwon Province – In the lobby of Sono Pet Club & Resort at Vivaldi Park, families wait at check-in with their dogs. A standard poodle stands quietly at the counter next to her human. “This is our second visit…
Uber driver pistol-whipped at upscale Oakland hotel in brutal robbery caught on video
An early-morning robbery of an Uber driver at the Oakland Marriott was caught on camera Friday morning as the Bay Area city deals with a wave of crime. According to a police report shared with The Post, around 4 a.m., the victim arrived at the…
This elegant dining room in Perth's east brings new ideas to the Greek and hotel dining room discussions
I don't know about you, but “the rise of Greek hotel restaurants” wasn't on my Perth dining trends bingo card for 2026. Yet as we approach the year's halfway mark, local diners find themselves in the curious situation of having not…
Person jumps from San Francisco hotel window after putting out scooter fire
A person was taken to a hospital Saturday after putting out an electric scooter fire inside a San Francisco residence hotel and then jumping from a second-story window, according to the San Francisco Fire Department. The person suffered injuries…
Why Buy This Luxury Hotel on Dips
In June-end of CY25, when shares of luxury hotel chain EIH were trading at ₹359, we had recommended that investors book profits when stock was trading at a one-year forward PE of 31 times. The stock has corrected to around ₹296 since…
Pretty little Welsh lakeside town has one of the best hotels in the world
I love a weekend away in Wales' most scenic spots, and we certainly have plenty to choose from. There is one lakeside destination I have visited a few times now that I think has a lot to offer adventurous visitors and travellers who love a slice of…
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