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A Desperate Father, a Troubled Son and Death in a 5-Star Hotel
John T. McGowan had hoped that sitting in a periodontist's chair in Ridgefield, Conn., for a three-hour root canal would be the worst part of his day. In fact, he was praying it would be. It was Nov. 11, 2024, and John, 66, knew he had a long…
Four-star hotel plunges into administration - as 'all staff made redundant
A four-star hotel in Nottinghamshire has entered administration, with all staff reportedly laid off in an 'incredibly difficult situation'. Nottingham Belfry Hotel & Spa in Mellows Way continued trading after administrators were appointed on…
Sono International expands to Nagoya, strengthening global hotel portfolio
Korean hospitality giant Sono International, a unit of Daemyung Sono Group, said Wednesday it will expand into Japan with its first operations in Nagoya as part of a broader global growth strategy. The company said it has signed a management…
I worked in a hotel - there's one minibar mistake that most people make
It's not unusual to check into a hotel room and find a mini bar fully stocked with goodies supplied for guests to enjoy during their stay. From my years working at a hotel, I noticed that visitors often make the same minibar mistake. Anyone who has…
Host Hotels & Resorts Inc. stock underperforms Tuesday when compared to competitors despite daily gains
Shares of Host Hotels & Resorts Inc. HST advanced 2.00% to $19.93 Tuesday, on what proved to be an all-around mixed trading session for the stock market, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA rising 0.10% to 50,188.14 and the S&P 500 Index SPX…
UK hotel goes into administration - all staff made redundant
The hotel was appointed administrators in January A four-star hotel in Nottinghamshire has collapsed into administration, resulting in all staff being made redundant. Nottingham Belfry Hotel & Spa, in Mellow Way, was appointed administrators on…
Melbourne's first hotel-branded penthouse sells for over $20m
Melbourne's first hotel-branded penthouse has been snapped up for more than $20 million, with the sale of the jewel-in-the-crown of the 1 Hotel & Homes development in inner-city Docklands. The penthouse is among 114 private, hotel-branded…
Hotel with 'panoramic views' of Scottish loch brought to market at £1m
Drysdale and Company is marketing Airds Hotel in Port Appin. The agent said: “Dating back to the 18th century, this charming former ferry inn has developed into one of Scotland's finest small country house hotels. “The white-washed…
The world's most romantic hotels
For some, romance means rose petals, chilled champagne and magnificent views. Others are content with a no-frills cabin in the woods and a bit of peace and quiet. Whichever you prefer, these romantic hotels are perfect for a Valentine's Day escape.
Aldi warns against leaving derelict hotel empty after incidents
Aldi has warned officials against leaving a derelict Leicester hotel empty following a series of incidents at the building. The supermarket chain spoke out after its proposal to build a new store on the old Premier Inn on Braunstone Lane East was…
Hotel values tumble in Northern California but perk up elsewhere
Signia by Hilton San Jose hotel at 170 South Market Street in downtown San Jose, as pictured on June 25, 2024. SAN JOSE — As hotel values in 2025 rose in Southern California, a slump in Northern California showed a decline that suggests the…
Henderson casino-hotel to get upgrade as company posts record results
Sunset Station, Red Rock Resorts' 28-year-old, 448-room Henderson property, will be the next company resort to undergo a major renovation, company officials said Tuesday during the company's fourth-quarter earnings call. The Las Vegas-based locals…
City of LA asking voters to increase taxes on hotels, unlicensed cannabis businesses
The Los Angeles City Council Tuesday approved resolutions to place three tax-related measures on the June 2 primary ballot, aimed at changing the transient occupancy tax and establishing a tax on unpermitted cannabis businesses. In a 13-2 vote, the…
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Should You Tip Hotel Housekeeping? Here's What To Know
Rules and etiquette around tipping have changed rapidly over the past few years. Everyone has always known to tip the big three: servers, hair stylists, and bartenders. And most folks know to tip valets, nail technicians, and bellhops, too. But now…
Has Hauser & Wirth created the cosiest hotel in the Swiss Alps?
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