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Ivan skips most tourist areas

David - Sep 14, 2024

Grenada appeared to be hardest hit by hurricane Ivan, which is expected to reach US shores somewhere between the Florida…

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Cutting room rates not profitable

Ginny McGrath - Sep 13, 2024

Hotels that attempt to boost occupancy by lowering room rates will not increase revenues according to a recent report. The…

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Yotel! to rent rooms by the hour

- Sep 10, 2024

Simon Woodruffe, the entrepreneur behind the successful Yo! Sushi restaurants, is to launch a chain of hotels that can be…

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Paying year-round commissions

David - Sep 09, 2024

Unlike some lodging places, Joe Finnigan’s two B&B’s in St. Augustine, Fla., pay agent commissions year-round. “I’d say that’s more…

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Smaller hotel chains rely on agents

David - Sep 09, 2024

Smaller boutique hotel chains such as the 12-member Noble House have to depend very heavily on travel agents, says President Marc…

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High-speed internet access a trend

David - Sep 07, 2024

High-speed internet access continues to be popular with US hotels. Two new developments: • Embassy Suites Hotels says it has become…

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Hilton sells up in Aviemore

Ginny McGrath - Sep 06, 2024

Hilton UK & Ireland is continuing its consolidation programme in the UK regions with the sale of two more hotels.…

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Opodo revamps hotel bookings

Phil Davies - Sep 03, 2024

Opodo has revamped its hotel service in an effort to make it easier for customers to book accommodation.  The hotels…