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Hotels.com just launched a competition where winners get paid €4,300 to stay at their dream hotel and review the robes, room service, or gym. Three lucky winners will turn their favorite hotel indulgences into a fun gig.
Ethiopia now has nearly 5,000 hotel rooms under active construction, representing 80% of all its planned developments and positioning the nation as East Africa's hospitality powerhouse. While other African countries announce ambitious hotel plans, Ethiopia is actually building them.
When 38 planes diverted to tiny Gander, Newfoundland on 9/11, residents doubled their town's population overnight by opening their homes to 7,000 stranded passengers. Now their story of radical hospitality comes to life at Oregon Shakespeare Festival through October.
A luxury Singapore hotel just became the first in the city to install science-backed sleep technology in every single room. Guests can now access brain-syncing sound devices that help them fall asleep faster and wake up more refreshed.
France's top diplomat in Nigeria is celebrating the country's rich cultural heritage, from museum masterpieces to warm hospitality. Marc Fonbaustier says Nigerians welcome foreigners not as threats, but as opportunities for connection.
A 19-year-old from small-town India didn't just complain about dirty hotel rooms. He built OYO, transformed budget travel for millions, and became one of the world's youngest billionaires.
National Geographic's food explorer Mark Wiens just released a stunning 24-hour journey through Dakar, Senegal, celebrating the West African nation's incredible cuisine and legendary hospitality. The video is introducing millions of viewers to one of Africa's most welcoming food cultures. --- ##
A luxury hotel in India installed its own water bottling plant to eliminate single-use plastic waste. The facility produces up to 1,000 reusable glass bottles daily.
A Melbourne couple went from not paying themselves to owning their first home by slashing costs and working harder at their struggling pizza restaurant. Their turnaround offers hope as Australian food businesses face record-high failure rates.
Colombia's second-largest city has transformed from a place once defined by conflict into a global model for sustainable tourism, welcoming a record 1.2 million international visitors last year. The turnaround came through decades of smart urban planning that connected isolated neighborhoods and built a culture of community-led hospitality.
Saudi Arabia is building more than 350,000 new hotel rooms as its tourism industry surges 32 percent in a single year. The kingdom welcomed nearly 30 million international visitors in 2024, transforming itself into a must-visit destination beyond religious pilgrimages.
A Vancouver scholarship fundraiser just broke its own record, raising over $16,000 to help hospitality students pursue their dreams. The event honored a restaurant industry legend while proving his passion for helping others lives on.
Saudi Arabia is partnering with a top hospitality training institute to prepare young Saudis for leadership careers in the booming tourism sector. The program combines classroom learning with real-world hotel experience to build a skilled local workforce.
A new Hawaiian luau at Ko Olina Resort is bringing 166 jobs and $10 million in local investment to the community. The Hawaiian Council's massive project includes plans for a second production later this year.
Travelers seeking authentic experiences are finding a new kind of stay across India. These 10 eco-friendly homestays blend local traditions with sustainable practices that heal the land.
Marriott International is bringing four new luxury hotels to Vietnam, including The Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott properties that will transform the country into Southeast Asia's next premier destination. The partnership with Masterise Group will create thousands of jobs while positioning Vietnam as a world-class travel hub.
While New Zealand's job market faces challenges, one sector is thriving beyond expectations. Restaurants, cafes, and hotels added 25,000 positions in the past year, leading all industries in employment growth.
Twenty-five women from 10 Hilton hotels across Saudi Arabia just started a nine-month journey to become the Kingdom's next generation of hospitality leaders. The program supports Saudi Vision 2030's goal of expanding women's workplace participation while preparing for Hilton's massive expansion in the region. #
A family-run camping ground on New Zealand's Lake Hāwea proves simple hospitality still wins by keeping prices low and listening to what guests actually want. Since 2009, the Burdons have grown a 1970s campground into a thriving retreat that offers everything from budget tent sites to luxury domes.
Agatha Burgess cooked from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., five days a week, feeding anyone who walked through her door in Buffalo, South Carolina. A resurfaced 1983 clip shows her legendary generosity, and people can't stop sharing her wisdom.
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