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A Quora user asked, "What are the things about 5-star hotels that they don't want you to know?"Users with experience in the hospitality industry, including roles in Rosewood Hotels and the Mandarin Oriental…

In honor of Patrick's Day, Ciara McDonnel showcases Ireland's finest, once-in-a-lifetime five-star hotel experiencesballyfinWhen the rich and famous come to Ireland, they stay in Ballyfin, and it's easy to see why. Richard E Grant loved it…

In honor of St. Patrick's Day, Ciara McDonnell presents Ireland's best five-star once-in-a-lifetime hotel experiencesfinWhen the rich and famous come to Ireland, they stay at Ballyfin, and it's easy to see why. Richard E Grant liked it so…

With beautiful views, excellent service and five-star facilities, luxury hotels are the dream sought by the majority of holidaymakers, but unfortunately they are normally only available to a select few.However, some hotels offer five-star…

Hotel booking sites report that searches for the FICTIONAL country of Wakanda from the movie Black Panther have increased by 620%One said he saw an increase in traffic for Wakanda Water Park in WisconsinAnother had spotted…

A long list of luxury hotels can say a lot about a city, from the quality of its shopping to the amount of upscale attractions it offers. There are places that have a big influence on hospitality issues and when it comes to planning a…

Dubai was ranked second in the world for the most five-star hotels in the world, according to the latest wealth report released by Knight Frank. The ranking - compiled by Five Star Alliance - examines the best cities in the world with…

The famous Gleneagles Hotel is just one of Scotland's many five-star hotelsFrom quaint restaurants with guest rooms to world-class resorts, there is something for everyone.Register now to our daily newsletterNewsletter cut through the…

As the consumer power of China's middle class continues to grow, the country's tourism industry is experiencing a golden age. Yet with consumer expectations also on the rise,…

Five-star hotels in China, including a Shangri-La and a Sheraton, are again mired in health scandals, after their housekeepers used the same brushes to clean water glasses and toilets. The city government of Harbin - the capital of…

HotelsCombined, a hotel pricing platform, recently compiled a survey of average daily hotel rates for the markets surrounding seven Colorado ski resorts, including Breckenridge and Keystone. Unlike most others,…

NEW DELHI: Traveling to Delhi/NCR and worried about deteriorating air quality and smog? Some respite could be on the way as major hotel chains such as , Taj and Hyatt, which often host heads of state and some of the world's most renowned…

Before accrediting a hotel, anonymous inspectors from Forbes go through it. “The inside detail of how you communicate with a client, how forward-thinking you are about a client's requirements; it's all these human…

The facade of the luxury hotel Le Plaza Athenee. Patrick Kovarik/AFP/Getty Images The American Hotel and Lodging Association is warning consumers about the massive explosion of hotel reservation scams that are costing the hospitality…

IF you're paying hundreds of dollars a night to stay at a top-tier international five-star hotel, you'd expect it to be clean - but it turns out that's not always the case. A damning investigation by an independent Chinese test team,…

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Where do you like to stay when you are on vacation? In hotels or resorts or opt for private accommodation to feel at home? Yes you are part of the latter group, then you are in good…

Luxury travelers who have left their vacation bookings until the last minute this month may find the prices steep even by their standards. According to research by Kathimerini, the occupancy rate of five-star hotels in many popular…

Chatbots — automated bots that let you interact with a service or brand through messaging apps or text messages — have yet to become hits as a group. But that hasn't stopped investors from investing $8 million in a hotel booking…

The star rating of hotels is irrelevant in determining the applicable GST rate, the government said. (Image: Reuters)Hotel accommodation in rooms with rates below Rs 7,500 per day will attract the moderate 18% GST tax rate, even in…

Also Read – 5 Hacks That Will Help You Save On Hotel Bookings As more and more people travel to escape the routine and explore the world, a number of hotel booking sites have sprung up in recent years to cater to the growing…

InterContinental Hotel in Ning Bo. Image Via the official website.Meituan-Dianping is rapidly becoming a dominant force in China's online luxury hotel reservation industry. A year after the launch of the luxury hotel category on Meituan,…

5 things to consider before booking this hotel near DisneylandHotel deals are hard to come by during Disneyland's peak summer season, but there are ways to make sure you get what you pay for. Scott Craven/The RepublicWochitAnyone who's…

A a night's accommodation in Benidorm is now, on average, more expensive than a night in Rome, according to a study based on UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organization) data. When the average price of hotels in different star…

The flagship of the Hong Kong peninsula is one of the best hotels in the world. But your stay can be much better... depending on how you book it. Peninsula Hotels If you travel regularly for…

In the past, when Nirmalya Barua, a 46-year-old information technology (IT) professional, needed to book hotel rooms for a business or leisure trip, he went to the website of…

Summer is approaching - and dozens of Coventry and Warwickshire residents will be booking overseas trips in the days and weeks ahead. Whether you want sea and sand, a cultural break in a European city or somewhere further afield - maybe!-->…

Stations alleges Conyers tried to use her congressman husband's federal ID to get a discount on a trip he didn't accompany her onRadio station says Conyers wired over $750 off hotel billStations alleges that Conyers tried to use her…

Five-star hotels make you feel important. They make you feel classy and pampered. But, like all establishments, hotels tend to keep secrets. Bruce Claver, who has worked in the hospitality industry for over 25 years, share some of the…

NEW YORK – Virtuoso says its new online hotel booking tool puts the access and amenities of its Hotels & Resorts program in the hands of the consumer, "while ensuring that booking takes place under the watchful eye of consumers."…

Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona's rooftop Terrat (Courtesy Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group) When Forbes Travel Guide unveiled the annual Star Awards 2017 list on February 22, it welcomed a new batch of…

The island nation of Palau, in the Pacific Ocean near the Philippines, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and Guam, can be difficult for visitors to access due to its relative isolation. Today, the country's president, Tommy E. Remengesau, Jr.,…

The market demands of the travel industry are changing at a drastically high rate, due to changing traveler preferences, especially for a satisfying hotel booking experience. Industry players seem to have taken the initiative to respond…

Book a hotel online? Do not pay more than necessary. According to the latest Hotel Price Index from Hotels.com, in 2015 Australians paid more for their hotel rooms in 70% of their top 100 destinations…

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As the number of online hotel reservations continues to rise, so does the rate of booking scams. A study published in 2015 by the American Hotel &…

PHOTO: The pool at the Bellagio Hotel & Casino. (Picture via Twitter). While it hardly stimulates the high level of travel that holidays like Christmas and Labor Day bring, Cinco de Mayo often offers travelers a rare opportunity…

DailyHotel, a Seoul-based app that helps busy travelers find hotel rooms quickly, has launched in 10 new Asian countries. The startup was founded in 2013 by brothers Ryan and Jimmy Shin after Ryan struggled to find a last-minute hotel…

New Forbes Five-Star Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo Travel Guide (Credit: Four... Hotels Limited Seasons) Forbes Travel Guide launched its 2016 Star Awards today, marking the…

Tourists visiting some of New York's most prestigious hotels have reported being bitten by bedbugs despite their five-star surroundings. Guests of the Waldorf Astoria and Marriott Marquis hotels are among those affected by the infestation.…

1 of 28 Marchi Mobile / Splash News / Corbis Luxury motorhomes that shame the Ritz Motorhomes have a bad reputation. Most people associate them with trailer parks and quirky uncles who spend their retirement visiting every national…

Greece is among the six countries in the world with the most five-star hotels, according to a survey by trivago. The country offers around 420 luxury units in this category, which represents 2% of its total accommodation…

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They say it all depends on location, location, location - but a name is also very important. For example, a hotel called Scandic Hell may not be very appealing to some. Likewise, tourists could be forgiven for doubting the standards of…

CALANGUTE / MARGAO: Nothing can better describe the future prospects for tourism in Goa than the scramble of big hotel chains looking to build or acquire properties in the state's beach belts. Over 12 five-star hotels and resorts dot…

MUMBAI|NEW DELHI: Five-star hotel restaurants aren't the big draws they once were. India's top hotels are now opening fewer on-site restaurants as specialty restaurants spring up in every city, attracting diners and eating away at their…

The “cumbersome” of traditional hotel check-in is one of the constant findings of my research as a hospitality and customer service consultant. A traditional check-in at the front desk seems archaic and…

The height of luxury! How London's five-star hotels are the most expensive in the world – with a Mayfair suite costing £11,700… and that's before you even open the mini-barFive-star hotels in London are more expensive than Geneva, Los…

Stories of JONAH NWOKPOKUNigerians traveling to Nigeria spend at least $ 2 billion, or about 320 billion naira each year on hotel accommodation.Travelers at the arrivals wing of Murtala Muhammed II Ikeja Airport in Lagos.The Founder /…

NEW DELHI: In some Indian hospitals, when a wealthy patient becomes ill, it is not enough to drop them onto a king-size bed and get a bunch of good doctors to take care of them. Medical care in the country is becoming extreme. Starting…

When we book hotel accommodation for vacations through an agency, it must be exactly as described and promised by the tour operator or travel agent. If we make our reservation online or directly with the hotel, the hotel must be as…

Nancy Trejos | USA TODAYFor the first time, Forbes Travel Guide crowns a second batch of five-star hotels, restaurants and spas mid-year, providing travelers with more up-to-date ratings.Forbes had named new properties five stars earlier…

Patna: The next time you visit a five-star hotel in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata or Bangalore and order a dish of mushrooms, chances are you're tasting something grown in a Bihar prison. Officials said yesterday that mushrooms grown in…

This means that the best five-star hotels in the country are no longer the most popular address for these brands. The alternatives are what's called Main Street - this includes shopping complexes in upscale neighborhoods -…

Opening day at the new Four Seasons hotel in Toronto's Yorkville neighborhood on October 5. Over the past year, four luxury hotels have opened in Toronto offering personalized treatment starting at around $500 a night.Fernando Morales/The…

It was only a matter of time before Jetsetter, Gilt's luxury travel vertical, offered same-day hotel deals for travelers on the go. Another startup primarily playing in this space is Hotel Tonight, which just raised $23 million and is…

Consumers are tired of shelling out for hotel amenities like snacks and decently sized rooms. They lost about $1.8 billion on hotel costs in 2011, and rates are expected to climb to more than $100 a night…

New Delhi: For more than 10 years, he lived a lavish life in various five-star hotels and tricked them into sneaking around without paying his bills. But he was ultimately unlucky as…

What are the Mandarin Oriental Boston, Menton and the OH! Does the spa at the Ocean House in Rhode Island have all in common? These are three of the newest properties in New England to earn Forbes Travel Guide's coveted fifth star.…