An Icon Reborn: W Hotels unveils global flagship property, YOTEL announces a new CEO and more...

An Icon Reborn: W Hotels unveils global flagship property
Wednesday, 10th September 2025

W Hotels announces the highly anticipated grand transformation of W New York – Union Square. Following an impressive $100 million reimagination, the iconic 256-room hotel in the heart of New York City now stands as a defining expression of W Hotels >>

IHG debuts new lifestyle brand Atwell in Greater China
10 Sep 2025 : IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) debuts its new lifestyle brand, Atwell, in Greater China, with the official opening of its first property in Shanghai >>

YOTEL announces a new Chief Executive Officer
9 Sep 2025 : The appointment follows the news that YOTEL’s majority shareholder, the Al-Bahar Group, acquired an additional 30% stake in the company earlier this year, increasing the Group’s holding in YOTEL to more than 95% >>

South Korea rises as a culinary powerhouse
9 Sep 2025 : As culinary travel reaches new heights in 2025, South Korea has become one of the world's premier food destinations, proudly home to 40 MICHELIN-starred restaurants featured in the latest MICHELIN Guide Seoul & Busan 2025 >>

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Prestige Restaurants are a Key Ingredient in High-End Hotel Success
Wednesday, 10th September 2025

High-end hotels compete on experience and famous and award-winning chefs act as a big draw for guests seeking great experiences.

There’s just something special about dining out. Being able to sample flavors and experience that differ qualitatively from what you can get at home is enjoyable. And consumers across America, by and large, agree.

Nine out of 10 consumers surveyed by the National Restaurant Association say they enjoy going to restaurants, and 64% of full-service diners say their dining experience is more important than the price of the meal >>

Are Virtual Check-Ins the Future of the Hotel Front Desk?
Earlier this week the media reported instances of outsourcing hotel check-ins to virtual agents based overseas >>

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