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Thousands of downtown Chicago hotel workers vote to authorize strike
Thousands of workers at dozens of downtown Chicago hotels have voted to authorize a strike, which their union said would be the largest in the city's history. UNITE HERE Local 1 said, after negotiations on new contracts failed to reach an…
These 3 London hotels rank among the world's 50 best
The World's 50 Best Hotels 2026 have been announced. Once again, London has made its mark on the global hotel scene, with three of the capital's most storied properties securing a spot on the celebrated list. Claridge's sits at number 13, Raffles…
Tammy Fender Opens New Spa Inside Olde Naples Hotel
Skin care expert Tammy Fender is expanding her Florida footprint with a new spa in Naples. Located inside the recently renovated Olde Naples Hotel, the space is the latest edition to her portfolio, which also includes spas in Delray Beach and West…
Once the world's most-visited city, Hong Kong now converts hotels to dorm rooms
Late last month, an open tender for Hotel Cozi Harbour View in Kwun Tong was announced, with interested parties given until October 15 to submit bids. The 598-room hotel, located in Hong Kong's eastern Kowloon Peninsula, a former industrial area…
Why Do Some Hotel Mirrors Have Bluetooth?
While some older, less opulent hotel rooms seem stuck in a bygone era with their dated carpets and floral curtains, more modern establishments have managed to move with the times, installing upgrades like smart TVs, bedside touchscreen panels, and…
Attorney-general gets TWU to foot Hilton hotel bills
Federal Attorney-General Michelle Rowland used the recent NSW Labor conference to declare the party was “giving first home buyers a fair go” and “backing Australians”. Hardly original. What she neglected to mention was…
There's a special reason guests keep returning to this unique Sydney hotel
You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Would you choose a hotel because it actively helped women affected by domestic violence or provided housing for people in need? According to a new…
These 5 lush Victorian hotels have been awarded prestigious Michelin Keys for 2026
News From a wellness-focused boutique gem on the Bellarine Peninsula to a sky-high Melbourne tower – these are the Victorian stays that made the cut for this year's prestigious guide Written by Winnie Stubbs Travel and News Editor, APAC…
The best 29 luxury hotels in Australia (that are actually worth your money)
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…
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A new survey conducted by IHG in collaboration with Talker found two-thirds (67%) of Americans say they are often or always the person responsible for caring for others, organizing plans or making sure everyone is having a good time. The same…
Airbnb's Pivot: Inside Its New Push Into Hotels
One of Airbnb's first taglines was 'Forget hotels.' And CEO Brian Chesky once thought the company would never list one. He changed his mind because customers kept asking for them, he said at a Goldman Sachs conference this month. 'At some point, I…
Ex-Remington CEO Is Building an 'AI-Native' Hotel Operator: Exclusive
AI Hospitality Group (AIHG) wants to run full-service hotels with more tech and fewer managers, plus a fee tied to profit growth instead of the usual top-line revenue. Sloan Dean spent years running one of the largest U.S. third-party hotel…
Market Hotel Bushwick Vandalized After Racism Dispute
Three people dressed in black crept up to the second-floor facade of Market Hotel in Bushwick last week and spray-painted the words racist and f–k you across the building, according to security footage cited by the New York Post. The tagging…
GOAL's guide to booking World Cup hotels: Average prices, budget options, transport & more
With the qualifying playoffs completed and the final pieces in the World Cup 2026 jigsaw slotted in, it's now full speed ahead to the start of the tournament in June. While there are tonnes of options and choices when it comes to hotels, for those…
October travel guide: Where to go, what to see and new hotels to book
October brings a welcome change of pace for travellers, with autumn colours appearing across Europe, temperatures cooling in many popular destinations and a new season of events, exhibitions and openings to discover. It's a good time to get away…
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