May 18th, 2013 at 12:00PM: Courtesy of Hotel Pain Dei Palais
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Hotel News We Noted: May 18, 2013
May 18th, 2013 at 12:00PM: Courtesy of Hotel Pain Dei Palais
Are you ready for the weekend, "Hotel News We Noted" readers? We sure are – and we can't believe that it's almost the unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day! This week is jam packed with your usual hotel news, plus a special addition in some of our favorite packages, promotions and last-minute deals for the long weekend.
If you're a new fan, "Hotel News ...A Creative Way To Market In-Room Porn: No Malware! No Spyware! No Viruses!
May 17th, 2013 at 11:00AM: The pretty young woman in a miniskirt on my TV screen had an interesting sales pitch that caught my attention.
"Access your in-room adult movie selections," she purred. "Where there's no spyware, no malware and no viruses!"
Here, on my television screen at an inn in Oregon, was proof positive that purveyors of in-room hotel porn are getting desperate. Given the choice between accessing porn ...Hotel News We Noted: May 11, 2013
May 11th, 2013 at 12:00PM: It's the weekend, and you know that that means – it's time for "Hotel News We Noted," your annual wrap up of the best, wackiest and downright odd hotel news of the week. Spring has sprung in the hotel world, and we're seeing tons of openings from major brands and boutique properties alike, as well as a slew of packages, many of which incentivize travelers to book early for summer stays. Time ...How To Get Around Priceline's Annoying New Bidding Hurdles
Apr 29th, 2013 at 11:00AM: If you're accustomed to bidding for hotels, flights and rental cars on Priceline, you may have noticed that in recent months the bidding process has become more cumbersome and time consuming. When your bid is rejected, you need to change some element of your offer before bidding again – the dates, the geographic area, the vehicle class for car rentals or the star level for hotels – in ...Hotel News We Noted: April 26, 2013
Apr 26th, 2013 at 4:00PM:
Welcome to this week's edition of "Hotel News We Noted," where we discuss the best trends, openings and news of note in the industry. We love to hear from you, so please leave comments below or alert us to tips via email.
Kimpton Gets Quirky With Wellness Marketing
Hotels across the country have jumped on the wellness marketing trend, but Kimpton does it better than most, offering fitness ...
Holiday Inn Or Hampton Inn? Trying To Decode Priceline's Star Ratings System
Apr 14th, 2013 at 10:00AM: I'm a cheapskate and a risk taker, so Priceline's "Name Your Own Price" bidding tool was made for me. Over the years, I've bid on and gotten three- and four-star hotels in cities all over North America and Europe for an average of about $75 per night and as little as $35 using the free-re bid system outlined here. I love the deals but for me, part of the fun is the serendipity of seeing William ...Jetsetter Purchased By TripAdvisor, What Does This Mean For Flash Sales And Travel?
Apr 12th, 2013 at 1:00PM: Flash sale site Gilt Groupe has unloaded its lagging travel brand Jetsetter, which was quickly snapped up by TripAdvisor, news outlets reported this week.
Despite offering a well-respected reputation in the industry for decent flash sale deals for consumers interested in luxury travel experiences and recent advancements in its mobile application with tonight-only deals, Jetsetter has not been a ...New Website Reunites Hotel Guests With Lost Possessions
Apr 2nd, 2013 at 4:00PM:
Have you ever settled into your seat on an airplane only to be struck with the realization that you've left something valuable in your hotel room? If so, you're not alone in experiencing that sinking feeling. Each year, thousands of hotel guests leave behind everything from toys to ipad chargers to wedding rings – and getting them back (if they ever do) often involves many fruitless ...A Q&A With Plastiki Adventurer David de Rothschild On The WHOLE WORLD Water Campaign
Mar 26th, 2013 at 10:00AM: Three years ago, adventurer, entrepreneur and activist David de Rothschild sailed from San Francisco to Sydney on a catamaran made of 12,500 reclaimed plastic bottles.
His goal with the Plastiki project was to bring awareness to environmental issues like global warming and plastic pollution, and he has continued to stay active in the environmental movement. Most recently, de Rothschild signed ...Hotel News We Noted: March 16, 2013
Mar 16th, 2013 at 3:00PM: Luck o' the Irish to you, hotel fans. Welcome to this week's edition of "Hotel News We Noted," where we round up the best, most interesting and just downright odd news of note in the hospitality world.
As always, we welcome your tips, so feel free to leave comments below or send us an email.
Hotel Opening: The Ritz-Carlton, Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
The 532-room luxury resort is the first ...IKEA To Launch Budget Hotel Chain In Europe
Mar 9th, 2013 at 11:00AM:
Meatballs for room service? That might be a bit of a stretch, but Swedish home furnishings giant IKEA is launching into the accommodations business, collaborating with Marriott to create a budget-friendly hotel chain in Europe.
The hotels - which will be called "Moxy" - promise to offer contemporary stylish design at an affordable price, though the rooms will not feature furnishings from ...Hotels Celebrate International Women's Day
Mar 8th, 2013 at 9:00AM: Many travelers might not know that today, March 8, is International Women's Day. The holiday honors female achievement around the world and is celebrated in countries from Afghanistan to Australia.
But it's not too late to celebrate. These worldwide hotels will honor great women with a series of special promotions and perks.
Dorchester Collection Principie di Savoia
This luxury hotel will ...Netherlands' Divorce Hotel Offers Whirlwind Breakups
Mar 6th, 2013 at 4:00PM:
When it comes to marriage, tying the knot has always been so much faster than untying it. A quickie wedding in Las Vegas can be over in minutes, but a divorce usually takes months or even years to finalize.
The Netherlands is hoping to change all that with the opening of the Divorce Hotel. It's a place where you check in as a legally wedded couple and check out as exes – all in the ...Great Hotel Bars Where You Can Celebrate National Margarita Day
Feb 22nd, 2013 at 12:30PM: If you thought Cinco de Mayo was the only holiday where you could celebrate your love for margaritas, think again. Today (February 22) is National Margarita Day. Yes, it's a real holiday. No, there are no rules on whether you need to enjoy your libation on the rocks, frozen or swirled. We're partial to the latter. To help whet your appetite (or give you inspiration for your at-home creation), ...Budget Guide 2013: Las Vegas
Jan 30th, 2013 at 11:00AM:
If the thought of Las Vegas conjures up images of flashy clubs, glitzy shows, an endless parade of limousines and eye-wateringly high table limits – you're not entirely mistaken. This is a city where high rollers come to play and $3000-a-glass cocktails or $40,000-a-night hotel rooms are on offer for those with cash to burn.
However, the good news is you don't need to have deep ...Why Ban Children From Hotels? In Defense Of Bringing Family On The Road
Jan 29th, 2013 at 2:00PM: No dogs, no children, no lepers please. It's hard not to feel like an undesirable when a hotel you want to bring your family to says, "Sorry, we don't allow children." In America, and many other countries, it's illegal for hotels and other public establishments to deny service based upon a client's race, color, religion or national origin.
And it would be unthinkable for any business to exclude ...The Anatomy Of A Perfect Hotel (In Tangier)
Jan 11th, 2013 at 12:00PM:
A hotel can make or break your vacation. We've all heard stories about crappy dives ruining someone's trip. Hey, we've written about plenty of them here on Gadling. But every once in a while we come across a hotel that exceeds our expectations.
Hoteliers, take note. This is how to do it right.
While fleeing the Spanish Christmas to Tangier, we took a relative's recommendation and booked a ...To Find Discounts On Travel, Know The Lingo
Jan 6th, 2013 at 4:30PM:
Discounts on travel commonly come from a travel service provider's attempt to promote their business. An airline may have extra seats to fill so they discount them, offering a better value. Hotels promote traditionally slow occupancy times in one way or another and cruise lines do much of the same. But how do we know what is really a good deal or just an effort to encourage us to buy?
...How To Book A Better Hotel Room In 2013
Jan 1st, 2013 at 11:00AM: Here at Gadling, we're all about traveling more – for less. Whether we dive the fiscal cliff or not, travel is a luxury in this tight economy, and we're all searching for ways that we can travel better, smarter and cheaper. Here's what we've collected on how you can book a better hotel room in 2013.
Scour Social Media
You're already aware that hotels offer specials on their Facebook and ...Budget Hong Kong: Renting A Room At The Notorious Chungking Mansions
Dec 26th, 2012 at 12:00PM:
There are two types of travelers: those who would go out of their way to avoid a place like Hong Kong's notorious Chungking Mansions – and those who would elect to stay there.
I'd probably put myself somewhere in the middle.
Nestled between luxury emporiums on one of Hong Kong's most expensive thoroughfares, the Chungking Mansions is a chaotic complex of shops, food stalls, ...
