InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has been making big strides in the realm of hotel technology, with its IHG One Rewards mobile app playing a central role…
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InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has been making big strides in the realm of hotel technology, with its IHG One Rewards mobile app playing a central role…
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The Nobu Empire Goes Where No Other Has
There’s no precedent for Nobu, with its Michelin-worthy empire of restaurants and hotels. And it all started with an offer from Robert DeNiro that couldn’t be refused — eventually. The Nobu hotels are part of the Michelin Guide hotel selection…
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American Express Cancels “Dining By Amex” Credit In The Nordics (Perhaps Other Markets Too?)
American Express has benefits for its cards that vary between markets, and Platinum cardholders in Nordics have been eligible for a Dining by Amex credit since 2022…
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Hyatt will launch a home-rental platform
Hyatt Hotels Corp. is ramping up focus on short-term home rentals, announcing the upcoming launch of Homes & Hideaways by World of Hyatt…
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The Dylan Hotel’s Conor Dillon On His Journey
Robert McHugh catches up with Conor Dillon, general manager at the Dylan, ‘an historic hotel with a contemporary spirit.’ The background story of the Dylan Hotel, in Dublin, is fascinating…
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Inside the Taliban’s Luxury Hotel
Can Taliban and non-Taliban work together as colleagues? Today, you can see this big experiment in action inside the Hotel Intercontinental Kabul, Afghanistan’s first high-end hotel and a legendary meeting place over the decades for foreign leaders…
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International visitors are disproportionately responsible for tourism-spending growth within Canada, with spending increases proportionally more than Canadian-resident tourists for hotels, food and travel…
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After three months of rolling strikes, second L.A. hotel reaches tentative agreement with union
After nearly three months of sporadic strikes at dozens of hotels in Southern California, the union representing workers at one property — the Biltmore in downtown Los Angeles — announced Friday that it has reached a tentative deal for higher pay…
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Asia-Pacific hotel revenue set rise on in 2024
Business, leisure bookings pick up, but labour, energy, tech, ESG challenges ahead…
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AHLA Foundation: Hotel Industry Board Seats Are Becoming More Diverse
The percentage of hotel industry board seats held by Black members and women members, respectively, is going up. That’s according to recent research commissioned by AHLA Foundation and conducted by Penn State’s School of Hospitality Management…
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Conroe leaders say $107M Hyatt hotel won't see a profit for years, calling project a 'money pit'
Financial questions around Conroe's new $107 million Hyatt Regency Hotel and Conference Center continue to linger with council members calling the facility a “money pit” and revenue projections for 2024 unrealistic.The hotel and convention center…
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In exactly five words, how would you describe what you do to someone you’re meeting for the first time? Ambassador of exceptional travel journeys.
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Widerøe Appoints APG as Online GSA in United Kingdom
Widerøe, a Norwegian airline, has appointed APG as its online General Sales Agent (GSA) in the United Kingdom…
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Airbnb cracking down on high fees, fake listings, removes 59,000 so far this year
Fake listings have emerged as a major problem for Airbnb, threatening to scare off consumers and prompting the short-term rental service to use AI in an effort to crack down on fraudsters…
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Caesars And MGM: Cybersecurity Issues Derail Shares Of Casino Names
It would be a nightmare for any large publicly traded American company but imagine the effects of a cyber attack on the security of major casino/resorts based in Las Vegas…
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Leveraging Technology to Highlight Your Hotel’s Sustainability Efforts
As sustainability becomes an increasingly important factor for travelers when choosing accommodations, hotels have a prime opportunity to showcase their green credentials…
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Starbucks' wait times have increased with higher demand for complicated cold drinks. The company is rolling out its new "Siren System" to overhaul and streamline drink-making. Starbucks is spending billions to shorten customer wait times…
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ITC's hotel business will not need significant capital raise, says CMD Sanjiv Puri
ITC CMD Sanjiv Puri said that the hotel business will have no debt and it will be able to fund its expansion over the next two to three years…
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