Following Marriott integration, citizenM owners change name
The newly named Another Star also announced a $685 million hotel portfolio refinance with J.P. Morgan and KSL Capital Partners.
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Management
How to Revenue Manage in the Middle of Nowhere
Imagine this: You’re not managing a city hotel. You’re not next to a convention center. You’re not even competing for the same audience as the resort an hour away.
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What 2025 really taught us about hospitality
A firsthand reflection on the trends, truths, and evolving behaviours shaping the future of the Indian F&B industry.
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Marriott files motion over Sonder 'attempted leverage'
Motion alleges Sonder tried to leverage guest safety to get wind-down financing; attempted stalking horse deal failed, as well.
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Istanbul tourist deaths prompt major investigation into food and hotel safety
Turkish authorities have launched a wide-ranging investigation into the deaths of a German tourist mother and her two children in Istanbul, after the family fell ill during their visit and later died from suspected poisoning…
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Jose Mourinho has been accused of leaving his former club Fenerbahce with an eye-watering £656,000 bill after staying at a luxurious five-star hotel for the majority of his 16-month spell in charge of the Turkish Super Lig club, as per reports in…
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Chinese woman pays 280 times room rate after flooding hotel over denied cancellation request
A Chinese woman who flooded her hotel room in anger after her cancellation request was refused eventually paid almost 280 times the original room rate.
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Marriott cuts ties with Sonder
The beleaguered apartment-style rental company has lost a majority of its value as a SPAC and bookings have been on the decline.
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Worth it for Instagram or just a rip-off? Hotel pool access fees in Korea spark controversy
Why do Korean hotels charge extra for guests to use their pools and place limits on the number of times guests can use them?
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When heads of state come to visit your hotel they usually make a bit of a show. The Russians are no exception; they even bring their own warship, the KGB and a wad of cash!
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New Hotel Giant Emerges in Hungary as Wing and Accent Form Joint Venture
Wing and Accent Hotel Management have signed a strategic agreement with the aim of operating joint hotel projects in Hungary. Wing brings its real estate development expertise and capital strength to the partnership, while Accent contributes its…
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Gordon Ramsay's restaurant empire slashes nearly 200 jobs after losses hit £13.2million last year
Gordon Ramsay's restaurant empire has axed nearly 200 jobs after recording a loss of £13.2 million over last year…
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MGM boss ADMITS his Las Vegas hotels are an outrageous rip-off and says 'Shame on us'
The top boss of MGM resorts has admitted Las Vegas has become a rip-off and even declared 'shame on us' as he derided his own hotels' extortionate prices that have driven tourists way.
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Transacting brands: Oyo CEO on the thinking behind the G6 Hospitality acquisition
Earlier this year at NYU IHIF we heard from a number of leaders in the hospitality industry on high-profile deals done in the market. The candid conversations covered valuation metrics, strategic alignment as well as the motivations of buyers and…
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GMH acquires London-based Signature Hotels
Hotel management company Grand Metropolitan Hotels (GMH) has acquired London-based Signature Hotels for an undisclosed sum.
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Most expensive hotel destination in Spain is on the Costa del Sol
A report by consultancy firm Cushman & Wakefield Hospitality shows that the average room rate in the country as a whole was 170 euros in the first nine months of the year
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London’s first luxury self-storage facility to open beneath the Biltmore Mayfair
High-end storage units for supercars, fine art and wine to launch in Central London, offering hospitality-grade service for affluent clients and business travellers
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Inside the boutique hotel balance
Independent and boutique hotels face the same labor and cost pressures as branded properties, but with fewer economies of scale and higher expectations for personalised service.
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Refining assets, cutting costs: How China’s hotel industry seeks value growth
Cushman & Wakefield has released its 2025 China Hotel Industry Market Investment and Value Insights report.
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Hilton’s Nassetta ignores noise, bets better years ahead
Geopolitical and economic turmoil “noise” be damned. Hilton President and CEO Chris Nassetta is willing to bet 2026 hotel performance will be better than 2025, and 2027 will be even stronger than 2026…
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United Airlines Can’t Find Hotels Willing To Take Its Flight Attendants – Here’s Why
United Airlines is reportedly struggling to find hotels that will take its flight attendants during layovers, according to the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA-CWA) which represents more than 25,000 crew members at the Chicago-based carrier…
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KOKO HOTELS and Hotel Wing International Unite Under a Single Brand
Polaris Holdings Co., Ltd. and Minacia Co., Ltd., which merged in December 2024, announce the integration of its three original brands, KOKO HOTELS, Hotel Wing International and Tenza Hotel. As of September 2025, all are operated under the unified…
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Don’t Leave the Golden Window Open Too Long
Exclusive Feature: Imagine walking into a shop to ask about a product that has caught your attention, and you are most likely to buy it.
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A rooftop bar can be utilized as a breakfast/lunch space. A breakfast restaurant could be transformed to serve breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails and potentially triple the revenue. Constantly re-imagining current F&B space to better serve…
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