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Are French trains infested with bedbugs? Passengers share videos of insects and bites. Sightings of bedbugs on French trains have spiked in recent weeks.Social media users have reported bites and shared videos and photos of carriages allegedly infested with the blood-sucking bugs.Usually confined to hotels and homes, the problem appears to have spread to the Paris metro system and some cinemas … [Read more...]

Mainport Hotel Rotterdam, Curio Collection by Hilton and DoubleTree by Hilton Rotterdam Centre are due to open in 2024 following renovations, during which both hotels will remain operational and will be trading as Hilton affiliate hotels. Brand city debuts Annexum recently acquired the two hotels, which will become the first properties under the Curio Collection by Hilton and DoubleTree by Hilton … [Read more...]

Returning to the piste-perfect setting of Morzine in the French Alps, The Hoxton will once again be bringing all the cosy vibes to a decked out, luxury chalet from January 2024. Back together with partners GREY GOOSE® Vodka and Treeline Chalets, The Hoxton has curated the ultimate in mountain retreats complete with all the Hox-from-home touches. Picture this: a stylish six-bedroom chalet with … [Read more...]

US: Hospitality group Bunkhouse has broke ground on Hotel Daphne, its second hotel in Houston scheduled to open in early 2025.  The five-storey, new build hotel is located within the Houston Heights neighbourhood of the city. It is being developed with RGA Ventures LLC, Blanchard A+D and Darwin Architecture.  When complete, it will join Hotel Saint Augustine which is also due to launch … [Read more...]

These major new projects span Asia, Africa and North America and represent segments from serviced suites to convention centre sites. Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Bangkok Thonglor Pan Pacific Hotels Group, a member of Singapore-listed UOL Group Limited, is planning a new luxury development in Thai capital, Bangkok, with Metro-Ply Family of Companies. Located in the central Thonglor district, Pan … [Read more...]

The new property blends contemporary designs and timeless works from iconic Disney artists to create a memorable backdrop for vacations unlike any other Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]

More than 50 Leading Hotels are Celebrated as Sustainability Leaders and Demonstrate Excellence in Environment, Community and Cultural Practices Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read more...]

The group believes this reflects its long-term vision for robust expansion, grounded in a belief in the industry’s recovery, and Thailand’s position as a world-leading travel destination. Luxury lead Marriott has already reached the milestone of 50 operating hotels across 15 brands within the southeast Asian country, and another major project on the slate is The Ritz-Carlton line’s debut in … [Read more...]

Innovative startups will compete at Digital Horizons 360 in Mallorca, HITEC Dubai and HITEC Charlotte Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

SiteMinder has released the 2023 edition of the world’s largest consumer research on accommodation, which reveals that 91% of travellers intend to travel at least the same amount as they did over the past year, including at least 1-in-2 (57%) who intend to travel more. Additionally, the number planning to travel only internationally has more than doubled, from 20% last year to 42% this … [Read more...]

FOMO is not just a trendy acronym; it’s a powerful psychological phenomenon. Fear of Missing Out (FOMO), is a universal sentiment that has carved a niche in the world of ecommerce marketing. Why do marketers love to use FOMO? The emotional impact of FOMO marketing is so compelling that 60% of millennials admit to making impulse purchases driven by their fear of missing out. Source: … [Read more...]

A shutdown could cost the tourism industry more than €100 million a day. A partial shutdown of the US government is looming and it could cause disruption for travellers across the country.Unless the US Congress passes government funding legislation that President Joe Biden can sign into law by midnight on Saturday 1 October, hundreds of thousands of federal workers could be furloughed. It … [Read more...]

There is no definitive guide to social media marketing because social media is constantly evolving. But the tips in this article can help you always stay ahead of the curve. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

The Lodging Conference hit a major milestone this year: record attendance with 2,750 participants. Demand for travel—including business travel—is surely booming, and Harry Javer, president, The Conference Bureau Inc./founder, The Lodging Conference, is at the forefront. Along with his wife Elizabeth Wolff, Javer’s passion is providing attendees with a relaxed, comfortable environment to get … [Read more...]

National hotel ownership, management and development company Dellisart LLC has experienced record growth for its subsidiaries Hotel Sales Max, Hotel Rev Max, Hotel Digital Max, as well as its full-service management company. Dellisart serves almost 100 properties through its various offerings. “2023 has marked a milestone for Dellisart, as we have experienced an unprecedented surge in demand from … [Read more...]

Meetings and events are on the rise, especially as travel demand increases. Ahead of this year’s Lodging Conference, Hotel Business spoke with Chip Rogers, president/CEO, AHLA, about the show and what’s on the horizon for hospitality: What do you enjoy about The Lodging Conference? Why do you return year after year? Why do you think industry executives keep returning to the show year … [Read more...]

AHLA Foundation, the charitable arm of the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA), honored Julienne Smith, chief development officer, Americas, IHG Hotels & Resorts, as the 2023 recipient of the Peggy Berg Castell Award. Presented at The Lodging Conference, the award highlights women trailblazers who are paving the way for more women to rise to the top of the hospitality industry. In … [Read more...]

Tucked away against a rainforest backdrop between lush green mountains that meet a cobalt blue sea, Sandals Resorts' newest all-inclusive resort in Saint Vincent and The Grenadines, will mark the ninth Caribbean destination and 18th Sandals Resort for Sandals Resorts International (SRI) when it welcomes its first guests on March 27, 2024. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

U.S. hotel performance increased from the previous week, and year-over-year comparisons reflected the positive side of the Easter calendar shift, according to STR‘s latest data through 15 April. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]

Rivers previously served as Canyon Ranch's Head of Resort Development and now, as CEO, will retain responsibilities for development and new business. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]