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I'm a hotel manager in London - here's how I moved the property up the Tripadvisor ranking from 272nd to FIFTH

Unreliable lifts, noisy and failing air conditioning, insufficient seating for breakfast and queues at check-in. Those were the sort of complaints levelled by guests at Royal Lancaster London hotel when it was ranked 272nd on Tripadvisor in 2013. But undoubtedly, Sally herself is one of the main reasons for the change in Royal Lancaster London's Tripadvisor fortunes. Royal Lancaster London's …

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3 days, 22 hours ago

Truth about migrant hotels: They host tens of thousands of young men and cost billions. Now our investigation raises disturbing questions about exactly who's in them... and why the government is obses

Daily Mail

A few days ago, I rang to book a room at the Mercure Hotel in central Leeds for a weekend next January. An Afghan ‘teenage’ migrant was convicted last year of sexually touching a 12-year-old boy in the bedroom of his Home Office hotel in Waltham Forest, east London. A request to the Home Office for an independent review of …

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4 days, 6 hours ago

Best family-friendly hotels in the Lake District in 2024

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Swan Hotel and Spa, Newby Bridge open image in gallery The Swan offers indoor playrooms and outdoor playgrounds for …

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5 days, 19 hours ago

Minister promises full support for investment in AP tourism

Deccan Chronicle

VIJAYAWADA: Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh has said the alliance government is keen on extending full support to investors in the tourism sector. The new Tourism Policy 2024-2029 has been formulated to position Andhra Pradesh as a top state in the tourism sector, he said while participating in the Tourism Investors Engagement programme of the APTDC. Durgesh said the government has …

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5 days, 22 hours ago

Event promoters, hotels and lodging sites soon will have to disclose extra fees up front

Associated Press

The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday said it will soon require hotels, vacation rental platforms and live event promoters to disclose any fees up front when they list prices. The FTC said consumers often see advertised prices for hotel rooms, short-term rentals, and tickets to sporting events and concerts only to be surprised later by so-called “junk fees,” including resort …

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ITC shares rise as ITC Hotels demerger set for January 1, 2025: Key details

India Today

Shares of ITC inched higher on Tuesday after the company announced that the demerger of its hotels business, ITC Hotels Ltd, will take effect from January 1, 2025. DETAILS OF THE DEMERGER In its update to the exchanges, ITC stated that both ITC Limited and ITC Hotels Limited have confirmed that all conditions required under Clause 28 of the scheme …

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6 days, 15 hours ago

Kumbh Mela organisers warn visitors, devotees over fake hotel bookings

India Today

Oranisers of the upcoming Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj have warned devotees and visitors against online fraud cases in the name of hotel bookings, officials said. In the run-up to the world's largest religious congregation, several fake hotel websites are operating to dupe unsuspecting devotees. In the past few days, several people visiting Prayagraj have informed hotels, guest houses and other …

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6 days, 15 hours ago

Federal rule bans junk fees hidden in hotel, event ticket prices

Salon

Junk fees hidden in the price of hotels and tickets for live events would be banned under a final rule approved by the Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday. The rule requires certain companies to display the full price of a service or product upfront instead of notifying the buyer of the extra fees at the end of the checkout process. …

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1 week ago

’Chai and samosas’: US hotels welcome Indian tourist boom to revive revenue (Dec. 11)

Live Mint

By Aishwarya Jain Dec 11 - U.S. hotels and travel companies are aiming to tap a surge in Indian tourists to boost revenue as domestic leisure spending falters and demand from East Asian countries remains below pre-pandemic levels. Nearly 1.9 million Indian tourists visited the U.S. in the first ten months of 2024, a nearly 48% rise from 2019, according …

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RPT-’Chai and samosas’: US hotels welcome Indian tourist boom to revive revenue (Dec. 11)

Live Mint

By Aishwarya Jain Dec 11 - U.S. hotels and travel companies are aiming to tap a surge in Indian tourists to boost revenue as domestic leisure spending falters and demand from East Asian countries remains below pre-pandemic levels. Nearly 1.9 million Indian tourists visited the U.S. in the first ten months of 2024, a nearly 48% rise from 2019, according …

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1 week ago

American Express Platinum Travel vs. Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Card: Which hotel credit card wins?

Live Mint

India's travel and tourism sector has grown rapidly in recent years. Two such cards include the American Express Platinum Travel Credit Card and the Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Bank Credit Card. You can transfer your Platinum Travel Credit Card reward points to Marriott Bonvoy in the 1:1 ratio. Comparison American Express Platinum Travel Credit Card Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Bank Credit Card …

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1 week, 1 day ago

14 Stunning National Park Hotels You Need To Put On Your Bucket List ASAP

Huff Post

Rebecca Harding via Getty Images Many lodges and hotels near National Parks offer a one-of-a-kind experience to make the most of your trip. Below, travel experts share their picks for the best hotels at or near National Parks: The Stanley Hotel at Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado Helen H. Richardson via Getty Images While not on the park itself, …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Ludhiana: Solve issue of roadside parking by hotel customers, HC tells MC

Hindustan Times

The Punjab and Haryana high court has directed the Punjab government and Ludhiana municipal corporation to come up with a solution for roadside parking by those frequenting hotels, resulting in chaos on the roads. A high court bench of chief justice Sheel Nagu and justice Anil Kshetarpal was hearing a public interest litigation, pending since 2018, raising the issue of …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Goa tourism may not be impacted this winter, despite high hotel room rates, expensive cabs

Live Mint

As Goa grapples with a public relations crisis, with users on social media ranting against high room rates and the lack of traveller-friendly transport facilities, it may only be a business-as-usual scenario for many hotels and travel companies this winter and no exponential growth, as was the case last year. Some international charters are also coming back, despite north Goa …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Best family-friendly hotels in New York in 2024

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The New Yorker Hotel Midtown open image in gallery Head to the 24-hour Tick Tock Diner at the New Yorker …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Top 4 credit cards that let you stay at luxury hotels for free

Live Mint

Credit cards are no longer just a luxury but have aligned with our day to day spending habits. American Express platinum credit card Key benefits: Enjoy complimentary membership with luxury hotel programs like Taj InnerCircle Epicure, Honors Gold by Hilton and Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite. Enjoy freebies worth ₹ 37,000 including free room upgrade, breakfast for two, late checkout and …

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1 week, 5 days ago

‘Will deploy ₹800 crore to acquire new hotels by FY27’

Live Mint

FMCG conglomerate Dharampal Satyapal Group's hospitality arm is aggressively expanding its hospitality division, with plans to increase its portfolio from six hotels to 10-12 by FY27. The company is focusing on both city and resort 4–5-star hotel category properties, primarily in "high-growth" regions across India, Rajiv Kumar, vice chairman of the company, said, speaking exclusively to Mint. Last month the …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Home Office considering disused care homes and student flats to house asylum seekers

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Home Office is looking at using disused care homes …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Indian hospitality sector eyes Rs80 billion boost as four new players gear up for market debut: Jefferies

Live Mint

New Delhi, : India's hospitality sector is gearing up for a significant expansion in its listed universe, with four new players set to debut on the stock market. According to Jefferies report, Schloss Bengaluru, Ventive Hospitality, and Brigade Hotels are collectively aiming to raise approximately Rs80 billion through Initial Public Offerings. This surge follows earlier fundraisers in the sector, such …

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54 years, 11 months ago

Japanese airline announces baggage delivery service to combat overcrowding

CNN

CNN — Japan Airlines is now offering to drop travelers’ suitcases off at their hotels for them, for a fee. But the new program isn’t just about providing good customer service — it’s aimed at alleviating the burden on Tokyo’s overcrowded mass transit system. Passengers at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport can pay 4,500 yen per bag to have their luggage taken …

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54 years, 11 months ago

Japanese airline announces baggage delivery service to combat overcrowding

CNN

CNN — Japan Airlines is now offering to drop travelers’ suitcases off at their hotels for them, for a fee. But the new program isn’t just about providing good customer service — it’s aimed at alleviating the burden on Tokyo’s overcrowded mass transit system. Passengers at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport can pay 4,500 yen per bag to have their luggage taken …

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1 week, 5 days ago

L.A. City Council backs $30 minimum wage for hotel and LAX workers in 2028

LA Times

Wednesday’s minimum-wage vote delivered a huge victory to Unite Here Local 11, which represents thousands of hotel and restaurant workers. At hotels, housekeepers, desk clerks and other employees would see a 48% hike over 3½ years, compared with the $20.32 per hour currently set by the city’s hotel minimum wage law. Skycaps, cabin cleaners and many other workers at Los …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Best hotels in Mykonos 2025, reviewed

The Independent

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1 week, 6 days ago

Viral post of American billionaire sparks debate as 5-star Delhi hotels promote AQI | Check details

India TV News

After Diwali, for a few weeks, the air of Delhi becomes so poisonous that it becomes difficult to breathe. The 5-star hotels in the national capital have started the initiative of providing clean air in the room as a service. The hotel offers to provide clean air American billionaire Bryan Johnson has shared a picture of a signboard of The …

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I'm a hotel manager in London - here's how I moved the property up the Tripadvisor ranking from 272nd to FIFTH

Truth about migrant hotels: They host tens of thousands of young men and cost billions. Now our investigation raises disturbing questions about exactly who's in them... and why the government is obses

Best family-friendly hotels in the Lake District in 2024

Minister promises full support for investment in AP tourism

Event promoters, hotels and lodging sites soon will have to disclose extra fees up front

ITC shares rise as ITC Hotels demerger set for January 1, 2025: Key details

Kumbh Mela organisers warn visitors, devotees over fake hotel bookings

Federal rule bans junk fees hidden in hotel, event ticket prices

’Chai and samosas’: US hotels welcome Indian tourist boom to revive revenue (Dec. 11)

RPT-’Chai and samosas’: US hotels welcome Indian tourist boom to revive revenue (Dec. 11)

American Express Platinum Travel vs. Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Card: Which hotel credit card wins?

14 Stunning National Park Hotels You Need To Put On Your Bucket List ASAP

Ludhiana: Solve issue of roadside parking by hotel customers, HC tells MC

Goa tourism may not be impacted this winter, despite high hotel room rates, expensive cabs

Best family-friendly hotels in New York in 2024

Top 4 credit cards that let you stay at luxury hotels for free

‘Will deploy ₹800 crore to acquire new hotels by FY27’

Home Office considering disused care homes and student flats to house asylum seekers

Indian hospitality sector eyes Rs80 billion boost as four new players gear up for market debut: Jefferies

Japanese airline announces baggage delivery service to combat overcrowding

Japanese airline announces baggage delivery service to combat overcrowding

L.A. City Council backs $30 minimum wage for hotel and LAX workers in 2028

Best hotels in Mykonos 2025, reviewed

Viral post of American billionaire sparks debate as 5-star Delhi hotels promote AQI | Check details