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Is There Anything More Annoying in a Hotel Room Than the Lights 2024 Too much, too little, and too scattered. Just getting the lights on in a hotel room has become too much for some travelers. By Dawn GilbertsonApril 23, 2024 Ken McLain is no detective but he plays one every time he checks into…

Justin Bachman, Skift April 10th, 2024 at 10:06 AM EDT Skift Take Pressure from travel suppliers who want better merchandising tools and lower costs are compelling travel management companies to consolidate.  Justin Bachman, Skift The big players in the world of managing corporate travel are gearing up to get bigger: Amex GBT’s $570 million bid for CWT…

Michelin Has a New Hotel Rating System Rashaad Jorden, Skift April 9th, 2024 at 12:00 AM EDT Skift Take Today’s podcast looks at Michelin’s new ratings, Spirit’s next steps, and Europe’s short-term rental boost.  Rashaad Jorden Episode Notes Michelin is rolling out a new hotel rating system worldwide this year. The company has already awarded 24 French…

Hilton longed for a luxury lifestyle brand. In NoMad, it got its flag. By Kathakali Nandi April 3, 2024 – Categories: Featured, Hospitality News, Hotels: News, Weeks after acquiring the rights to Graduate Hotels, Hilton announced it has acquired a controlling interest in Sydell Group that will allow it to expand the NoMad Hotels brand with an expectation to grow it…

What It’s Like to Stay at Ashford Castle, the Guinness Family’s Former Country Retreat in Ireland Built in the 13th century, Ashford Castle became the hunting estate of one of Ireland’s most famous family before being rescued and renovated by Red Carnation Group. Published on March 19, 2024 By RACHEL DUBE  Courtesy of Ashford Castle Welcome…

There have never been more options for meal delivery to your room—or other parts of the hotel Hotels are putting lots of thought and money into helping travelers do the simple thing they most want: get a plate of hot pad thai or chicken parm to eat in their rooms. Call it do-it-yourself room service.…

Minor Hotels achieves sustainability milestone By Kathakali Nandi March 15, 2024 – Categories: Hospitality News, Hotels: News, Minor Hotels has achieved a new sustainability milestone, with 20 of its hotels earning the Green Growth 2050 Platinum Certification. The milestone highlights Minor’s ongoing efforts and commitments towards sustainability and corporate responsibility across its portfolio, which is spread across 56…

The world’s tallest hotel cost an incredible £388m and has a ridiculous 104 floors Story by Casey Cooper-Fiske  • 1w • 2 min read The Ciel Tower looming over Dubai Marina© Getty Anew hotel which will become the world’s tallest will span 104 storeys and cost £388m to complete. Ciel Tower in Dubai Marina in the UAE, will stand at 365m…

Hilton’s LXR Boss: How to Stand Out Among Luxury Hotels Sean O’Neill, Skift March 10th, 2024 at 8:00 AM EDT Skift Take Hilton’s small LXR brand is enjoying a growth spurt this year as it aims to appeal to a new breed of luxury travelers.  Sean O’Neill LXR is a Hilton brand with 14 luxury hotels…

Smaller Cities Driving Hotel Boom in India 2024 Bulbul Dhawan, Skift March 8th, 2024 at 4:14 PM EST Skift Take As the Indian traveler drives demand to lesser explored domestic destinations, major brands are finding opportunities to grow in the Indian hinterlands.  Bulbul Dhawan The hospitality industry in India is undergoing a rapid expansion. According…