Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings says AI has helped generate leads
Norwegian Cruise Line has reported a string of record-breaking booking months this year, thanks in part to using AI technology to generate leads, said Harry Sommer, CEO of parent company Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings…
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Recent hotel buffet price hikes irk customers
A 33-year-old office worker surnamed Park enjoys dining at hotels with his family from time to time. But he will have to limit his number of visits as hotels have recently been raising the price significantly…
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Plan to create 100 apart-hotel rooms on top of Great Brighams Mead
THE FORMER headquarters to phone company Three could become an apart-hotel if a new planning application is approved by Reading Borough Council.
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Abode Hotel and Apartments Canberra sold for $41.5m - CBRE
Canberra’s Abode Hotel and Apartments sold for $41.5 million to boutique funds management company Serene Capital through CBRE’s Michael Simpson, Vasso Zographou and Tristan Cotchett.
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Apex Hotels plans to expand countryside presence following £60m cash injection
The family-owned Apex Hotels group has revealed plans to expand its presence across rural UK locations, supported by a £60 million refinancing package…
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Marriott CFO: A soft landing for the economy 'now seems more likely'
From one hotel giant's perch, a hard economic landing at the hands of the inflation-fighting Fed seems off the table once and for all…
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‘Rip-off’ prices will ‘come back to haunt the tourism industry’ in Dublin, says TD
High hotel costs and ticket prices for major events in Dublin will “come back to haunt the tourism industry”, according to one TD…
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A more efficient hotel labor management, two-way integration provides a comprehensive view of forecasting, scheduling and actual labor hours that enables hoteliers to make proactive staffing decisions based on up-to-date data…
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Hotelier makes tax burden plea as he announces closure of the Fleece in Richmond
"Unrelenting, chronic staffing issues and ever-increasing costs" have been blamed for the closure of the Grade II-listed Fleece hotel in Richmond, north Yorkshire.
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Equinox to run hotel in Saudi Arabia
An Equinox Hotel designed by Foster + Partners is being planned for a swanky resort area on the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia…
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Why your hotel smells like that? Hotels are secretly targeting your nose
There’s a special moment following a trip — it could be days later, even months or years — when an aroma wafts through the air that suddenly transports you back to your destination, like the warm coconut smell of an Caribbean resort or light…
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Sonesta names Jim Mooney VP, sales
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has appointed Jim Mooney VP, sales, focusing on the company’s managed portfolio for full-service and focused-service sales.
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How Innovative Technology Can Help Your Resort Capitalize on 6 Emerging Wellness Trends in 2023
As resorts strive to cater to guest demands, they find that wellness is top of mind for many guests in 2023…
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The Hotel of the Future - The Hotel Experience in 2030
In the 2030s, the best hotels will offer highly personalized guest experiences, sustainable travel options, and attractive employee opportunities…
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Only 2 days left to enter the Caterer Middle East Awards 2023 – Make your nominations now
Nominations are open until Friday, August 4, 2023 - Twenty five categories make up this year’s awards. Those entering are able to enter more than one category and enter the same category with different case studies multiple times…
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Dimension Hospitality names new CEO
Hotel management and development company Dimension Hospitality has appointed Greg Friedman as CEO following the sudden death of company founder and philanthropist Sam Friedman on July 2.
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Entries open for the 2023 AICR UK World’s Best Hotel Receptionist
Entries are now open for the AICR UK Receptionist of the year competition, the award that celebrates the industry’s finest talent and the ultimate recognition for service excellence in the field of Hotel Reception…
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Israel's largest hotel chain expands to Cyprus and Greece
Fattal Hotels announces two intriguing new locations in Limassol and Athens, the former features a stunning rooftop infinity pool, while latter is designed with chic, Instagram-worthy aesthetics throughout…
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