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Swiss hotel industry had a good 2025
This growth was primarily driven by higher demand. In contrast, revenue per overnight stay only increased by 0.6% to an average of CHF139.80. There were clear seasonal differences: the highest revenue was generated in the summer months, with peaks…
Swiss hotel industry increases turnover last year
The Swiss hotel industry generated 6.2 billion Swiss francs from overnight stays in 2025. This corresponds to an increase of 3.9% compared to the previous year, as reported by the Federal Statistical Office (FSO) on Thursday. The growth was…
Uber adding hotel bookings
Uber is expanding into the hotel booking industry, it announced on Wednesday. At its annual new product event, the rideshare company unveiled a partnership with Expedia that allows Uber customers to book hotels directly in its app. Uber users in…
The hotel brand behind 'White Lotus' is opening its first US skyscraper
Plans for a new waterfront skyscraper inspired by Thai hospitality traditions—and linked to the luxury brand featured in HBO's The White Lotus —have been unveiled for Miami 's Edgewater neighborhood. Developers One Thousand Group and…
Hyatt Hotels: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
CHICAGO (AP) — CHICAGO (AP) — Hyatt Hotels Corp. (H) on Thursday reported first-quarter earnings of $38 million. On a per-share basis, the Chicago-based company said it had profit of 40 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and…
Choice Hotels: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
NORTH BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — NORTH BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — Choice Hotels International Inc. (CHH) on Thursday reported first-quarter net income of $20.3 million. On a per-share basis, the North Bethesda, Maryland-based company said it had…
Owner of iconic pub and hotel chains to axe 3,800 jobs
THE owner of a slew of iconic pub and hotel chains has revealed plans to axe 3,800 jobs. Whitbread, the business behind Premier Inn, Beefeater and Brewers Fayre, said the cuts come as part of a new five-year strategy to reduce costs and overhaul…
Uber just expanded into hotels, AI, and 'room service' and it's moving fast
Uber Technologies is doing everything it can to save its customers' time, but for CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, the company's sixth annual GO-GET event in New York City was something of a trip through time. On Wednesday, Khosrowshahi and other members of…
The best spa hotels in the UK, according to our wellness travel experts
There's nothing quite like a spa break to help the body and mind recover. Whether you're looking for an ultra-modern stay offering longevity-focused treatments, or a more traditional stint in a bubbling hydrotherapy pool followed by a deep tissue…
This world-famous 'seven-star' hotel is closing for a year
News All 198 suites are will be renovated, and the project is being led by an acclaimed French designer – here is everything we know Every skyline has its defining landmark, and despite not being the tallest building in Dubai, the Burj Al…
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Uber Expands Into Hotels With AI Feature
Uber is no longer just about rides. At its Go‑Get event in New York, the company announced hotel bookings inside its flagship app, along with new AI voice booking features. The move shows how Uber is trying to become a “super…
Suit: Local hotel-casinos enabled Nathan Chasing Horse's sex trafficking
A federal lawsuit filed Tuesday alleges that two local casinos enabled sex trafficking by Nathan Chasing Horse. Chasing Horse, who played Smiles a Lot in the movie “Dances with Wolves,” was sentenced to 37 years to life in prison…
Residents join forces to oppose hotel conversions of historic Edinburgh homes
Their efforts have now converged, with both groups sharing advice and support as they push back against what they see as a growing threat to their neighbourhood and the city's heritage. The Atholl Crescent campaign is opposing proposals to turn…
Edinburgh theatre to be turned into hotel under revised plans
Apr 30, 202611:30 by Fergus Morgan Edinburgh's disused Rose Theatre is set to be converted into a 43-room hotel with rooftop cafe-bar after the project was granted planning permission Join over 100,000 theatremakers who rely on The Stage for…
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (PEB) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (PEB) Q1 2026 Earnings Call April 29, 2026 9:00 AM EDT Raymond Martz - Co-President, CFO, Treasurer & Secretary Thomas C. Fisher - Co-President & Chief Investment Officer Cooper Clark - Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Research…
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