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Top hotel executive shares how 'room intrusions' happen
A top industry executive says hotel “room intrusion” security issues, which are caused by poorly trained or “lazy” staff, risk denting the industry's reputation. Ramesh Ganeson, vice president of hotel operations and…
NYC hotel rooms are pricier than ever - with supposedly budget-friendly hotels out of reach for many tourists
New York City hotel rates are hitting all-time highs ahead of the holidays — with luxury rooms at unprecedented levels and supposedly budget-friendly hotels increasingly out of reach for many tourists, The Post has learned. The biggest hikes…
Save up to 15% on hotel stays with these Booking.com discount codes
We've found the latest verified Booking.com discount codes and offers to help you enjoy your next holiday for less. Current offers include at least 15 per cent off select bookings with Booking.com's ‘getaway deals' and at least 10 per cent…
Choice Hotels: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
NORTH BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — NORTH BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — Choice Hotels International Inc. (CHH) on Monday reported third-quarter earnings of $57.9 million. The North Bethesda, Maryland-based company said it had profit of $1.28 per share.
Wyndham expands its portfolio with luxury hotel deal (WH:NYSE)
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (WH) announced a strategic partnership with HotelREZ Hotels & Resorts, a London-based hotel representation platform that runs Elegant Hotels of the World. Under the terms of the deal, more than 40 luxury hotels from the…
Seoul names 19 'medical-friendly' hotels for foreign patients
Seoul has designated 19 hotels and accommodations as “medical-friendly” lodgings tailored for international patients and their families, part of an effort to capture a growing global market traveling to Korea for health care, the city…
Merlin Refreshes Hotel Training as Premier Inn Reviews Procedures After Travelodge Assault
Merlin Entertainments has begun retraining hotel employees after a sexual assault at a Travelodge in Maidenhead, as a review cited by The Independent raised wider concerns about hotel room security. Ramesh Ganeson, Merlin's vice president of hotel…
Singaporean investment fund, Ovolo circle $75m Sunshine Coast hotel
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Britannia Hotels gives update on closed Pontins site
Britannia Hotels has issued an update regarding the future of Pontins holiday park in Prestatyn. The company closed its sites in Prestatyn and Camber Sands in East Sussex in November 2023, followed by the Southport site at the beginning of 2024.
Inside Ireland's most haunted house: the devil, a game of cards and hotel plans
The eerie mansion, which sits exposed on the Hook Peninsula in County Wexford, is now set for an ambitious transformation into a luxury hotel. The legend of Loftus Hall dates back to the 18th century, when Charles Tottenham lived at the huge manor…
Horror as two dead after 'suspected electrocution' in swimming pool at 5-star hotel
The Conrad Bengaluru hotel in India. Two guests have died after a suspected electrocution in the swimming pool of a luxury five-star hotel on Friday evening. A German flight crew member and a Slovak business manager died following an incident in a…
Tributes pour in as music legend dies in hotel room before show
Producer and techno pioneer Juan Atkins has died at the age of 64 American music producer Juan Atkins has died at the age of 64. Confirming the news on Sunday (1 November), his agency, Greensmith Artists, revealed that the artist was found…
Acclaimed Airdrie hotel wins three Spice Awards as 'Big Boy' becomes its top dish
Glaswegians are massive curry fans and as the city has long claimed to be the birthplace of Chicken Tikka Masala, curry is imbued in Glasgow's cultural identity – so much so, researchers named the city Britain's spice capital in 2017.
Surprise twist in legal move by dancers against Swans players caught in hotel saga
Swans player Riley Bice and retired teammate Taylor Adams remain in the frame for civil action from two exotic dancers involved in the Pullman East Melbourne hotel incident, despite being cleared by police. Lawyers acting for the women have sent…
AI Travel Agents Give Hotels a New Guest to Impress
Welcome to the new agentic rules for the hotel industry. An IDC article says AI agents will handle more of the discovery, comparison, booking and service steps for guests. A guest's first touch with a hotel may happen without anyone opening its…
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