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This glass is too small. | Getty Images Tables are tiny and so are the glasses One question I often find myself mulling over while dining out is: When did the water glasses get so tiny? That gives way to other thoughts. Am I just uncontrollably, and perhaps worryingly, thirsty? Is the guidance that I drink eight glasses a day indeed bogus ? Am I not supposed to drink this much water with a meal?
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The Hôtel Royal, a gem nestled amidst the surrounding nature, celebrates the completion of a year of transformation of its spa, inaugurating a new space dedicated to an all-round wellness experience: evian® SPA.
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The Hôtel Royal, a gem nestled amidst the surrounding nature, celebrates the completion of a year of transformation of its spa, inaugurating a new space dedicated to an all-round wellness experience: evian® SPA.
I n today’s fast-paced world, technology has revolutionized various industries, including hospitality. Delays in hotel check-ins can significantly impact guest satisfaction, with even a 5-minute delay reducing it by 50%. Long queues at hotel front desks during check-ins are now a thing of the past, thanks to the self-check-in hotel kiosks. In this article, we'll delve into the advantages and disadvantages of hotel kiosks and how they're reshaping the hospitality landscape.
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The Hôtel Royal, a gem nestled amidst the surrounding nature, celebrates the completion of a year of transformation of its spa, inaugurating a new space dedicated to an all-round wellness experience: evian® SPA.
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Intellisoftware Pty Ltd, a leading Australian start-up in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) space has today unveiled a new wide-ranging strategic partnership with the Australian Revenue Management Association (ARMA) - a peak industry body active in the hospitality and tourism sectors focused on elevating the standards of revenue and yield management and driving continuous growth in professional skills, knowledge and innovation.
Sonesta Chief Brand Officer Elizabeth Harlow is helping to pave the way for women leaders in hospitality. Over her tenure at the company, she has defined brands that resonate across different demographics, overseen the development of new partnerships and reshaped the customer journey. Harlow gave Hotel Business a look into her career journey, her inspirations and even shared with us advice she has for aspiring women leaders: Why are you passionate about hospitality?
After a series of lawsuits, newly expressed interest in a case by the DOJ and FTC could signal more scrutiny over alleged hotel pricing collusion. The U.S Department of Justice is ramping up its scrutiny of how algorithmic price-fixing impacts consumers across multiple verticals, including the hotel industry. The latest news came late last week when the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division filed what’s known as a “statement of interest” with the District
The Meritage Resort and Spa proudly unveils its $25 million renovation, presenting 322 transformed guest rooms alongside its existing luxurious 147 guest rooms and suites, now boasting a total of 467 modern, spacious guest accommodations. This extensive renovation also encompasses a new lobby and expanded bar area, refreshed ballrooms, pre-function and meeting rooms, an updated chic bowling lounge, a reimagined café and grab-and-go outlet, and added a premier steakhouse and a Champagne lounge.
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A company’s website serves as a powerful conduit for customer engagement, brand representation, and revenue generation. Nowhere is this more evident than in the hospitality industry, where a hotel website frequently marks the first point of contact with potential guests. NB: This is an article from The Hotels Network , one of our Expert Partners Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Amidst discussions on digital marketing and website management, a pivotal question emerges:
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