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Europe autumn hotel prices 2026: rates drop 7% after summer, with falls of up to 30% in the Algarve, Mykonos and Kos
Hotels & Hospitality

Europe autumn hotel prices 2026: rates drop 7% after summer, with falls of up to 30% in the Algarve, Mykonos and Kos

  • 22 Aug
New Expedia data shows European hotel rates fall an average of 7% after summer, with autumn 2026 savings of up to 30% in Albufeira, Faro, My...
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Fairmont Bangkok Sukhumvit Opens in Brand's Thailand Debut
Hotels & Hospitality

Fairmont Bangkok Sukhumvit Opens in Brand's Thailand Debut

  • 20 Aug
Fairmont opened its first Thai hotel on 18 August: the 474-room Fairmont Bangkok Sukhumvit, with seven restaurants and bars, a cabaret suppe...
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Radisson Launches Long Stays Programme as Extended-Stay Race Heats Up
Hotels & Hospitality

Radisson Launches Long Stays Programme as Extended-Stay Race Heats Up

  • 4 Aug
Radisson Hotel Group has launched Long Stays by Radisson Hotels, a global extended-stay programme with tiered length-of-stay pricing and GDS...
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Airbnb Signs Lark Hotels Deal, Adding 75-Plus Boutique Properties in Hotels Push
Hotels & Hospitality

Airbnb Signs Lark Hotels Deal, Adding 75-Plus Boutique Properties in Hotels Push

  • 4 Aug
Airbnb has signed a distribution agreement with Lark Hotels that brings more than 75 US boutique properties onto its platform — the clearest...
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Hotel Direct Booking vs OTA: Which Is Cheaper for Guests and Hotels?
Hotels & Hospitality

Hotel Direct Booking vs OTA: Which Is Cheaper for Guests and Hotels?

  • 5 Jul
Booking direct usually wins at chain hotels on price, points and perks, but Genius and One Key discounts can beat it. What each channel cost...
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How All-Inclusive Resorts Really Work: What the Wristband Covers, What It Doesn't, and Why Luxury Brands Want In
Hotels & Hospitality

How All-Inclusive Resorts Really Work: What the Wristband Covers, What It Doesn't, and Why Luxury Brands Want In

  • 4 Jul
The all-inclusive wristband covers far less than many guests assume, and the business model depends on it. Here is what is genuinely bundled...
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Global Hotel Pipeline Hits Record Highs in 2026 — But New Rooms Stay Scarce, and Rates Are Holding Firm
Hotels & Hospitality

Global Hotel Pipeline Hits Record Highs in 2026 — But New Rooms Stay Scarce, and Rates Are Holding Firm

  • 6 Jul
The world's hotel construction pipeline stands at a record 15,900-plus projects, with the Middle East and Asia Pacific at all-time highs. Ye...
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Best Hotel Loyalty Programs 2026: Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton, IHG Compared
Hotels & Hospitality

Best Hotel Loyalty Programs 2026: Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton, IHG Compared

  • 3 Jul
World of Hyatt leads on point value, Marriott on reach and Hilton on easier status. October 2026 point values, elite nights, breakfast and l...
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