The Google Travel Takeover And What It Means For SEO
Google Flights and Google Hotels have dominated travel-related Google search terms in recent years, which has been seen as a threat by many travel operators.
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Can these ultra-exclusive fitness clubs and residences help extend your life? They’d certainly like to try
When the Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina is completed in 2028, the gleaming 122-story building will be the tallest residential structure in the world, complete with luxury fitness and wellness amenities to match. Residents will be able to lift weights, take an outdoor yoga class or swim laps in a pool more than 100 stories high in the clouds.
Why the Branded Residences Market Is Surging
Imagine living in a condo with everything at your fingertips: a full suite of amenities—from coworking spaces and wellness facilities to art studios and private screening rooms—all paired with luxury hotel services and wrapped in a stunning design. That’s the allure of today’s branded residences, and it’s no surprise demand is skyrocketing.
12 Wellness-Focused Hospitality Concepts To Know
The now multi-trillion-dollar wellness industry shows no signs of slowing down, and the hospitality industry continues to evolve to align with guests’ shifting desires. According to travel industry site Skift’s State of Travel 2024 report, wellness tourism boasted a growth rate of more than 36 percent from 2020 to 2022.
2024 Readers' Choice Awards: all the winners
You voted in your thousands in this year's Readers' Choice Awards. The results are now out. We reveal this year's winners – the number-one places, hotels, airports, cruise lines, travel fixers and more that Condé Nast Traveller readers rate around the world.
World's first 3D-printed hotel takes shape in Texas
El Cosmico, a hotel and campground in Marfa, Texas, is expanding with the world’s first 3D-printed hotel, using cutting-edge technology from Austin-based ICON and Bjarke Ingels Group. The project includes 43 new hotel units and 18 residential homes, all built using ICON's massive Vulcan 3D printer, which extrudes a special cement-based material called Lavacrete. El Cosmico’s owner, Liz Lambert, highlights the creative freedom this process allows, enabling the construction of unique architectural elements like curves and domes, which would be costly with traditional methods. The technology also adapts to weather conditions, ensuring durability and scalability for the project.
Newsletters Subscribe Technology Business Travel Can't Be Decarbonized Overnight, but These Companies Are Proposing Solutions
Business travel spending is roaring back post-pandemic and with it travel-related pollution, even as global leaders in business and politics seek out new ways to cut back on greenhouse gas emissions.
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What’s Driving Luxury Travelers In 2024, According To McKinsey
Travel is one of the world’s largest industries. According to McKinsey, $8.6 trillion will be spent on travel in 2024, representing roughly 9 percent of this year’s global GDP.
By 2026, Online Reservations Will Account for 65% of Travel Bookings
According to new research from Phocuswright, the global travel market has rebounded significantly, surpassing pre-pandemic levels with a 24% increase in gross bookings in 2023, reaching a total spend of $1.5 trillion. The industry is projected to grow between 6-10% annually through 2026. (Note: Phocuswright and TravelAge West are both owned by Northstar Travel Group.)
Chesky on Airbnb's future in travel and beyond
Brian Chesky is far from slowing down at Airbnb.
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Ex-Hotel Employees Are Sharing The Things They Would NEVER Do While Staying At A Hotel
Working at a hotel can be a...wild experience. From unwashed sheets to third-party booking secrets, there's likely nothing hotel employees haven't seen. Because they know the ins and outs of hotels so well, we recently asked former and current employees of the BuzzFeed Community to share what tips they have for staying at a hotel. Here are their responses...
The world’s best hotels for 2024 revealed
The Capella Bangkok didn’t have the easiest of beginnings. It opened in 2020, in the first year of a global pandemic that had the hospitality industry on its knees.
From exclusive to inviting: How approachable luxury is transforming hospitality
Luxury hospitality is back and booming. According to a 2024 McKinsey & Company report, demand for upscale tourism and hospitality is expected to grow faster than any other travel segment. However, as this industry continues to evolve, so does the modern traveler and the type of stay they are looking for.
This Is How Donald Trump Lost Millions On His D.C. Hotel—Years After He Sold It
In what seemed like a stroke of genius–or incredible luck–Donald Trump sold his money-losing D.C. hotel in 2022 and ended up with a handsome $127 million payday. But what few knew is that in order for that deal to happen, Trump had to step in with a loan. So when the lease’s new owner got into trouble financially, he took a hit too. Forbes staff writer Zach Everson joins "Forbes Talks" to discuss.
Inside The StandardX Hospitality Brand, And Its Debut Melbourne Hotel
The Standard, Hollywood set the blueprint for a new wave of hotels, one that incorporated cool culture, experiences, style, and an alluring vibe that attracted guests and visitors alike, whether for a lie down, a nightcap or a wild party—and in its 25th anniversary year, Standard International is back with its latest concept, meet The StandardX.
Why are hotels and buyers struggling with sustainability reporting?
As more travel programmes incorporate sustainability goals into their supplier relationships, it's imperative that buyers have a straightforward and open-source way to analyse the sustainability performance of hotel suppliers.
Maximize your hotel stays: 10 best hotel loyalty programs of 2024
Just about every hotel brand offers some sort of loyalty program for their guests, rewarding frequent stays with discounted or free nights, in addition to other perks such as upgrades, free Wi-Fi, or late check-out. With so many programs to choose from, how do you pick the right one to save big bucks on travel?
How to know if your accommodation booking is a scam
Scammers create fake listings on OTA sites like Booking.com and Airbnb and trick people into paying deposits or full payments. When travelers arrive, they often find that the building isn't a place to stay or doesn't even exist.
Travel isn’t dead. It’s just taking a vacation
CEOs of many of the biggest US hotel and travel companies are coming off a bit like doomsayers these days with their warnings about the declining health of consumers and their waning appetite for travel.