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Mews Founder: The Hotel Industry Is Getting AI Wrong
Mews founder Richard Valtr isn't impressed with the current AI products flooding the hotel industry. “I'm actually very, very disappointed in the imagination of a lot of the entrepreneurs coming into this industry,” he told Skift at…
Hotel Review: Curtain Bluff, Antigua
Nestled among the palm trees on a rocky outcrop between two secluded coves lies the idyllic and unassuming haven of Curtain Bluff. Following an £8.3million renovation under its new UK-based ownership, Curtain Bluff opens for its 64th season…
Why is faecal bacteria presence in US hotels much higher than in China?
When it comes to hotel rooms, “luxury” does not necessarily mean clean and hygienic. A number of studies have shown that light switches and television remote controls are among the objects with the highest levels of bacterial…
Why Fans Are Calling 'Apocalypse Hotel' the Real Anime of the Year
Crunchyroll's Anime Awards are upon us. And before you open up a tab, voting is closed (womp womp). While its nominees for Anime of the Year are packed with straight heaters, with the likes of The Apothecary Diaries, Dan Da Dan, Gachiakuta, My Hero…
Dubai's famous Jumeirah Burj al Arab hotel closes for refurbishments
One of Dubai 's most famous luxury hotels is to close for major refurbishments as tourists steer clear of the UAE amid the Iran war. The seven-star Burj Al Arab has announced a 'carefully phased' renovation programme, with a temporary closure…
I've visited over 80 countries - I know how to find perfect hotel in 1 minute
A seasoned traveller who has visited more than 80 countries has revealed how you can identify a quality hotel in just 60 seconds. As we're all aware, a decent hotel can determine whether a holiday succeeds or fails; be it the standards of…
Trump's Policies Hit FIFA World Cup Demand As Panicked Hotels Drop Rates
In what executives believe to be a surge in anti-American sentiment, thousands of pre-booked hotel rooms for the FIFA World Cup are being canceled in US host cities. This has led to panic among hotels, which have slashed rates for the World Cup as…
This fifth-generation Venice hotel has had a five-star glow-up
Even in Venice, it's rare to find a family-owned hotel that has survived for five generations. It's even rarer for that stay to have a spa with a hammam and jacuzzi, a presidential suite and a rooftop bar for all-day drinking. But Hotel Gabrielli…
Eric Swalwell campaign paid hotel where accuser Lonna Drewes claims assault took place
Eric Swalwell, the former Democratic presidential hopeful who resigned from Congress and quit the California governor's race this week amid a storm of allegations ranging from sexual misconduct to rape, spent campaign money at a Hollywood hotel…
Kaulitz brothers 'really tore apart' rooms in family hotel
'The neighbors have already complained,' Bill and Tom Kaulitz reveal in the latest edition of their podcast 'Kaulitz Hills'. During an exuberant party at a family hotel, the musicians 'really tore their room apart'. Tokio Hotel was presented with…
Historic Blackpool hotel closes its doors to asylum seekers
Britannia Metropole Hotel in Blackpool, Lancashire A landmark Blackpool hotel is poised to stop housing asylum seekers, marking a shift in Labour's plans to move small boat arrivals into alternative accommodation, it has been revealed. The…
Pub price slump: Former Espy owners' second go at selling historic Fitzroy hotel
The former owners of the Espy are having another crack at selling the Fitzroy pub they bought when they offloaded St Kilda's landmark hotel. The five-level pub at 125-129 Brunswick Street which housed the Ichi Ni Nana Izakaya restaurant, is now…
Home Office confirms closure of asylum hotels across UK - full list
Protesters outside the Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex The Home Office has confirmed the closure of 11 asylum hotels across the UK with “multiple more” set to follow. The government said the closures come as it “ramps up…
3CDC buys vacant Garfield Suites Hotel for future mixed-use development
Updated: 3:29 PM EDT Apr 16, 2026 3CDC buys vacant Garfield Suites Hotel for future mixed-use development Updated: 3:29 PM EDT Apr 16, 2026 A former hotel that has sat vacant for years will get new life after being bought by a popular real estate…
'Full Of Free Water': 38 Hotel Hacks People Swear By That Others Don't Know
Hotel manager pro tip - always ask the front desk if they have any vouchers for local events. Oftentimes we have stacks of free passes to hand out for various things. Doesn't need to be a formal concierge, ask a desk agent. Idk if this is a hack…
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