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Now some hotels are offering travelers the choice of sharing guest rooms. But will the shared spaces be enough to lure millennial travelers away from the likes of Airbnb? skift.com/2019/11/12/hos…

how does one apply the principles of biophilia to indoor spaces, which are separated from nature? skift.com/2019/10/15/ret…

New bipartisan legislation in the U.S. Congress would change the way hotels and online travel agencies display what one supporter called “the most-hated fee in travel,” hotel resort fees. skift.com/2019/10/01/new…

Tens of thousands of British tourists are stranded overseas after Thomas Cook filed for bankruptcy bloom.bg/2AGy64N

Colleges are investing in upscale lodgings that reflect the brand of the school. This is a smart move to attract prospective faculty, donors, and students. skift.com/2019/09/21/the…

From Canada to the Gobi Desert, hotels in unique locations are finding ways to get guests to put down their smartphones and enjoy a phone-free vacation. hotelnewsnow.com/Articles/29729…

As states and cities address pay discrimination by banning employers from asking about salary histories during the hiring process, hoteliers need to act fast to stay on the right side of the law. hotelnewsnow.com/Articles/29543…

From creating unique menus to finding glassware to prevent condensation for outdoor outlets, boutique hoteliers detail the steps taken to build a good F&B program at hotels with multiple outlets. hotelnewsnow.com/Articles/29538…

According to the survey, 60 percent of leisure travelers who use both hotels and Airbnb prefer the home rental platform versus hotels. However, 68 percent of business travelers prefer hotels and have negative experiences using Airbnb for work. travelpulse.com/news/hotels-an…

As self-serve options evolve and become widespread for guests at hotels, hoteliers are mindful to not lose the human element entirely. hotelnewsnow.com/Articles/29520…

Independent hoteliers are finding ways to create value for the hotel and guests through communal working areas. hotelnewsnow.com/Articles/29441…

How climate change could affect the hotel industry hotelnewsnow.com/Articles/29437…

Independent hotels don’t have a brand to set standards for them and must go it alone. To ease the process, indie hoteliers suggest making standards measurable, including regularly reviewing guest feedback in staff meetings. hotelnewsnow.com/Articles/29398…

Soul Community Planet (SCP) Hotels may be fresh on the hospitality scene but it's already making waves with its guest-friendly Fair Trade Pricing. travelpulse.com/news/hotels-an…

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Cities are still trying to figure out how to tax and regulate this disruptive service 11 years after it was created skift.com/2019/02/12/air…

What will happen next? skift.com/2019/02/06/exp…

The solution to consumers’ changing expectations for hoteliers? phocuswire.com/Artificial-int…

The company’s management team wants to put the squeeze on independent hotels. skift.com/2019/01/17/pre…