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bbc.co.uk - Tom Edwards - A year after the fire that destroyed the Raven Hotel in Droitwich
A year after the fire that destroyed the Raven Hotel in Droitwich
BBC

People in Droitwich have marked the one year anniversary of a fire that ripped through an historic hotel - and said the impact on the town has been 'devastating'. In August last year, a blaze wrecked the Grade II listed Raven Hotel, with the…

bbc.co.uk - Tom Edwards - A year after the fire that destroyed the Raven Hotel in Droitwich
A year after the fire that destroyed the Raven Hotel in Droitwich
BBC

Tom Edwards Hereford & Worcester political reporter People in Droitwich have marked the one year anniversary of a fire that ripped through an historic hotel - and said the impact on the town has been 'devastating'. In August last year, a blaze…

scmp.com - Nicholas Spiro - The View | Hong Kong hotel sector recovery elusive for unprepared investors
The View | Hong Kong hotel sector recovery elusive for unprepared investors
South China Morning Post

Signs of recovery in Hong Kong's real estate industry are becoming more apparent, so much so that key indicators in parts of the sector are experiencing some of the fastest growth rates in the Asia-Pacific. In the hotel market, average daily rates…

straitstimes.com - Sarah Stanley - Hotel marketing: Athletes, artistes & creators
Hotel marketing: Athletes, artistes & creators
The Straits Times

Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Published Aug 10, 2026, 10:45 AM SINGAPORE – The days of hotels paying celebrities just to smile for a billboard photograph are over. For decades, hotels have relied on Hollywood…

afr.com - Anna McCooe - From Brisbane jackaroo to global hotel deal maker
From Brisbane jackaroo to global hotel deal maker
Australian Financial Review

Jonathan Breene was standing at the edge of a well, deciding whether to climb down, when his trajectory was etched. It was 1989. He was a young jackaroo on a station near Mitchell in western Queensland, responding to a distress call with his boss.

dailyrecord.co.uk - Mark McGivern - £20m spent on hotels for homeless is not solving 'housing catastrophe
£20m spent on hotels for homeless is not solving 'housing catastrophe
Daily Record

Scotland's biggest council spent £20 million in just three calendar months on hotel and B and Bs as the city ploughs through its homelessness crisis. The shock spend is 20% up on the average quarterly spend for the most recent financial year…

dailyrecord.co.uk - Danyel VanReenen, Billy Gaddi - Predatory' migrant hotel resident who sexually assaulted two women is jailed
Predatory' migrant hotel resident who sexually assaulted two women is jailed
Daily Record

A “predatory” refugee who sexually assaulted two women in Falkirk has been sentenced to four years in prison. Muhammad Sheikhi was sentenced at Stirling Sheriff Court on Monday, after being found guilty at a trial in May. Sheriff…

dailystar.co.uk - Jane O'Gorman - Horny boss banged on my hotel door demanding sex for over an hour
Horny boss banged on my hotel door demanding sex for over an hour
Daily Star

If you have a problem that needs solving and you don't know where to turn, look no further. Every day, the Daily Star's very own agony aunt Jane O'Gorman is on hand to tackle your issues and concerns with some straight-talking but sound advice.

breakingtravelnews.com - Preferred Hotels & Resorts Highlights Business with Balance through Curated Hotel Pairings
Preferred Hotels & Resorts Highlights Business with Balance through Curated Hotel Pairings
Breaking Travel News

Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest independent hotel brand, invites business travelers to experience its newly curated Business with Balance property pairings. These thoughtfully matched duos pair a centrally located hotel in a major…

breakingtravelnews.com - Luxury Focus Drives Meliá into the World's Top 10 Strongest Hotel Brands
Luxury Focus Drives Meliá into the World's Top 10 Strongest Hotel Brands
Breaking Travel News

Meliá Hotels International has been recognised as one of the world's strongest luxury hotel brands, ranking seventh in the luxury hotel brand strength ranking featured in Brand Finance's Hotels 50 2026 report. With this achievement…

mirror.co.uk - Dan Warburton - Domestic violence victim 'attacked in Travelodge after abuser given room key
Domestic violence victim 'attacked in Travelodge after abuser given room key
Daily Mirror

A woman who says she was attacked in her hotel room after Travelodge staff gave her attacker a key card has described it as one of the most 'traumatic nights' of her life. The domestic violence victim, who has not been named, booked a room at the…

standard.co.uk - Alastair Lockhart - London Travelodge staff gave domestic abuser key to victim's room
London Travelodge staff gave domestic abuser key to victim's room
Evening Standard

Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. A woman was reportedly attacked in a London…

onemileatatime.com - Ben Schlappig - The Fascinating Four Seasons Hotel In Damascus, Syria: Real Or Fake?
The Fascinating Four Seasons Hotel In Damascus, Syria: Real Or Fake?
One Mile at a Time

Four Seasons is known for being one of the world's most luxurious “mainstream” luxury hotel groups, and the brand has properties all around the globe. But did you know that the company also has a hotel in Damascus, Syria? Well, it…

yahoo.com - Booking Holdings Inc. Common St (BKNG) Stock Forecasts
Booking Holdings Inc. Common St (BKNG) Stock Forecasts
Yahoo!

Booking Holdings Inc. is an online travel agency. The company's technology provides tools and information that help consumers to research, plan, and book trips. The company has approximately 24,300 employees. The BKNG shares are a component of the…

dailymail.com - Alex Gilmour - Are YOU the hotel guest from hell? This is the faux pas you MUST avoid
Are YOU the hotel guest from hell? This is the faux pas you MUST avoid
Mail Online

On the surface, the chatelaine of the grand villa on the Cote d'Azur was the quintessential hostess: glamorous, generous, classy and great company. What guests would never have known was that, from the minute they stepped through the door, every…

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