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Chinese, Japanese fans fuel surge in Singapore hotel rates for BTS shows
Hotel bookings in Singapore are surging ahead of K-pop boy band BTS' highly anticipated concerts in December, with some reporting demand jumping by as much as 50 times. The spike mirrors a broader trend across Asia, where cities on BTS ' tour…
Greedy hotels tried to cash in on the World Cup. It backfired spectacularly
Julie Rahaman nearly ditched her plans to see the World Cup. The 34-year-old accountant from Alberta, Canada, had purchased tickets in October last year for a game in Vancouver, British Columbia, on June 26 — Belgium versus New Zealand. But…
San Francisco's Hyatt Regency hotel just got a new owner
One of San Francisco's most recognized hotels, famous for its cavernous atrium and revolving rooftop restaurant, is changing hands after its outgoing owner added rooms and spent $50 million on renovations to reinvigorate the 53-year-old property.
Wyndham overhauls its credit card portfolio, adding a new premium hotel card
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The best golf hotels in the world
The best golf resorts don't just offer world-class courses. They're also a sanctuary where you can relax away from the fairways with a pampering spa treatment, delicious meal or countryside stroll. The hotels on this list promise all that and more…
A Tuberculosis Center Designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto is set to Become a Hotel
Oslo firm Snøhetta has unveiled plans to convert the Paimio Sanatorium — a 1933 Finnish modernist landmark by Alvar and Aino Aalto — into a hotel, wellness space, and cultural centre. Key additions include a forest-facing spa…
From hotel superyachts to global crossings, 27 top cruises to book now
Welcome to the High Seas hot list of the best ocean trips now open for booking, curated for you, the astute and sophisticated Financial Review reader. This list is tailored to a cohort that doesn't necessarily cruise. It comprises only singular…
This Tokyo hotel's five-star service starts before you even arrive
Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi, Japan I don't usually start a hotel review at check-out. But then, I've never been offered a train station sherpa before. Luxury hotels face fierce competition to hold their position at the apex, and savvy…
They hugged a pensioner then left him fleeing to hotel for help
A pensioner was hugged before being attacked after a night out. Michael Coyle and Keith White were said to have rendered their victim unconscious following the ugly fracas in the early hours. This saw the two men punch and kick the 66-year-old…
This boutique hotel looks out over London's oldest football stadium
Nothing inside Fulham Pier Hotel indicates that you are, technically, at a football stadium. Then again, said football stadium is often considered the poshest in the country, so perhaps it tracks that it's now home to one of the glossiest boutique…
London's best hotels with rooftop pools - for cooling off in the heatwave
Hotels Luxury hotels Knightsbridge 5 out of 5 stars If there's one spot to sun yourself in West London, it's The Berkeley's rooftop. This prestigious hotel isn't short of beautiful spaces – you'll no doubt have seen pictures of its…
This Liverpool Street boutique hotel is one of London's most stylish places to stay
Mid-century modern is such a thing at the mo. The interior design style, which was established in the middle of the 20th century and is known for its distinctly sleek, boldly curved, earthily coloured and fashionable-but-functional furnishings, is…
Bailey Zimmerman faces felony charges for allegedly trashing hotel room - National
Country music star Bailey Zimmerman is facing federal and criminal misdemeanour charges after allegedly trashing a hotel room in New Mexico and causing more than US$16,000 worth of damage. According to a court filing on June 18, viewed by…
Sneak peek: the new luxury hotel inside London's iconic Admiralty Arch
News Waldorf Astoria Admiralty Arch will have 114 bedrooms, restaurants from Michelin star chefs, a lavish ballroom and an extensive spa Written by Amy Houghton Contributing writer There's no denying that Admiralty Arch, the magnificent gateway…
Horror fire rips through hotel in holiday hotspot as at least 6 killed
The blaze at The Knights Inn in New York A 24-year-old man has been arrested after a fire ripped through a motel in New York, killing six people and forcing a number of others from their accommodation. Tyler J. Russell was taken into custody…
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