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The best day to start your vacation for cheaper hotel stays
Nearly half of Americans are cutting back on travel spending, and a new study may reveal the perfect way to help in that effort. Travelers can save up to nearly 40 percent on their hotel stay by booking last-minute and starting their stay on…
Florence Leads High-end Tourism With Luxury Hotel Boom in 2026
Historically, Italy is a country that attracts a significant influx of tourists eager to experience la “dolce vita,” and as a result, hotel groups look to the Bel Paese in search of the perfect venue to meet this demand. According to…
Hotel complaints surge 34pc amid booking disputes and facility issues
The Consumer Council received 1,048 complaints regarding accommodation services last year, a 34 percent year-on-year increase, driven mainly by disputes over inaccurate room reservations and ambiguous responsibilities on booking platforms. SCROLL…
Well-known Borders hotel marketed for sale as owner to move abroad
There are 15 refurbished en suite letting rooms situated throughout the hotel; comprising four double rooms, four twin rooms, three family rooms and four single rooms. The current owner Sinead Farrell has owned the business since 2008 and is…
How a Free Cookie Became This Hotel Brand's Most Valuable Asset
Forty years ago, a DoubleTree by Hilton executive bit into a chocolate chip cookie from a small bakery in Laguna Beach, California, and decided his hotel chain needed to offer all guests one of its own — for free. That decision became one of…
BRB, booking a staycation: The 31 best luxury hotels in Australia
Hotels The Rocks 5 out of 5 stars As a travel writer, I've stayed at countless hotels around the country, but the Park Hyatt wins for the most breathtaking and iconically Aussie views. Since opening its doors in 1990, this luxurious harbourfront…
Amadeus' New AI Tools Are Part of a Bigger Hotel Booking Plan - Exclusive
Amadeus will publicly introduce two hotel AI tools at HITEC, but its bigger play is infrastructure. As AI agents move closer to travel booking, the GDS wants to help define how hotels are found, priced, changed, and paid for. Amadeus plans to…
1 Hotels Mission Membership™ Named Honorable Mention in Fast Company's 2026 World Changing Ideas Awards
1 Hotels Mission Membership™ is a purpose-driven loyalty program designed to reward both guests and the planet. Moving beyond traditional points and status tiers, the program focuses on personalization, environmental stewardship, and…
Melbourne is scoring a new game-changing hotel as part of the $330-million Richmond Square precinct
News The 57-room hotel is set to open alongside restaurants, shops and wellness spaces – all connected to the development's 107 luxe apartments Written by Winnie Stubbs Travel and News Editor, APAC We'll be honest: with the number of new…
Plan your dream, last-minute summer getaway with Hilton hotels
Before we know it, summer has caught up with us along with the summer heat. A season of rest and relaxation right at our fingertips, and beachside vacations are well within sight. Whether you're dreaming of quality time on a family vacation or just…
'Risked my life to save colleagues': Staffer injured in Delhi hotel fire seeks aid
For Rohit Mukhiya, June 3 began like any other work day at Flourish Stays B&B in Hauz Rani. By 8 am, however, the 26-year-old found himself trapped inside the burning building after an air fryer caught fire in the ground-floor kitchen. He managed…
Lienchiang hotels most booked for long weekend
By Shelley Shan / Staff reporter, with CNA The Tourism Administration yesterday released booking data for the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival holiday, showing that Lienchiang County (Matsu) has the highest hotel occupancy rates nationwide. The…
FA make request to England WAGs at World Cup as special gifts given in hotel rooms
England stars are being helped by their nearest and dearest. England stars have been provided with special luxuries to ensure they feel at home during their World Cup base stay. Football Association officials asked WAGs to supply keepsakes…
Father-son Knicks fans 'sucker-punched' in brutal assault outside San Antonio hotel after NY clinched championship
A father-son duo in San Antonio to watch their beloved Knicks win the NBA championship Saturday claimed they were assaulted by a pair of Spurs fans outside of their hotel. The victim, 29, told KSAT that he and his father, 62, were jumped by two…
100,000-Point Bonus, $100 Hotel Credit, 3X on Gas and Airbnb: The Chase Sapphire Preferred Is Getting Even Better
If you already carry the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (see rates and fees), here's some good news: you're about to get a pile of new benefits for the same annual fee you already pay. Nothing to apply for, nothing extra to spend. And if you don't…
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