December 13, 2012

More hotels popping up outside Manhattan
http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/hotels/2012/12/11/more-hotels-outside-manhattan/1762285/
2012 - NEW YORK -- On a recent autumn night in New York City, Konstantin Bark stood on the sixth floor balcony of the Wythe Hotel bar in Brooklyn with just a blazer to shield him from the blustery wind. The German tourist didn't mind too much, for ...


The Dorchester hotel, Mayfair, London: review
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/hotel/91507/The-Dorchester-hotel-Mayfair-London-review.html
Fiona Duncan, Telegraph Travel's hotel expert, reviews the best and worst of Britain's hotels and bed and breakfasts, from boutique to budget, countryside to city centre. I've never, until now, reviewed The Dorchester, landmark though it is. ?Come in ...


New York City Travel: W Hotel at Union Square earns a solid B-plus
http://www.thestar.com/travel/northamerica/article/1300104--new-york-city-travel-w-hotel-at-union-square-earns-a-solid-b-plus
NEW YORK?Classy, comfortable and convenient. W hotels have established a name for themselves with a solid aesthetic, and their property at Union Square in lower Manhattan fits the bill. THE FEEL The hotel is situated in the 1911 beaux arts Guardian ...


CANOE Travel - Hotels - Fairmont Royal York a cozy hotel stay
http://www.canoe.ca/Travel/Activities/Hotels/2012/12/10/20420926.html
If you're like me, it's not the fancy furnishings or surroundings of a hotel that leave a lasting impression, but rather the service and attention you receive from a friendly, knowledgeable staff during your stay. Trust me that you get both in generous ...


Hotel retail turns trendy with pop-up shops, 'libraries'
http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/hotels/2012/12/03/designer-boutiques-popup-shops-charity-shops-top-ways-hotels-are-bring-life-to-retail/1738005/
Hotel retail turns trendy with pop-up shops, 'libraries':  Some hotels are revamping their stores - whether leased or run in-house - to emphasize items made by local artists. Some are creating pop-up shops to sell season-specific products. Others ...


Claridges: An opulent hotel where every polished corner tells a story
http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/hotels/claridges-an-opulent-hotel-where-every-polished-corner-tells-a-story-8395674.html
The world and his wife, his children and myriad grandchildren have come to Claridge's over the years, but mostly it's been the world's royalty. The Ritz, The Savoy, Grosvenor House and London's other grand hotels may compete with it in opulence, but ...


IT sector lull hits business travel, hotel occupancies | mydigitalfc.com
http://www.mydigitalfc.com/news/it-sector-lull-hits-business-travel-hotel-occupancies-639
According to R Rangachari, advisor, South India Hotels and Restaurants Association, in terms of occupancies, business travel is seeing around 10 per cent dip against the same season last year. ?The decline from the IT sector is around 20 per cent.


5 Ways Hotel Staffs Get Back at Customers
http://abcnews.go.com/Travel/hotel-confessions-ways-hotel-staffs-back-customers/story?id=17818150
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. Whether visiting family or taking a vacation, the winter holiday season is one of the busiest and most stressful travel times of the year. But guests beware, don't take your frustrations out on the hotel staff. It may make your stay very ...