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Active Hotels sold for £90m

Ginny McGrath - Sep 22, 2026

Active Hotels has been bought by US travel retailer Priceline for £90 million. The Cambridge-based online hotel agent will be…

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VisitScotland.com defends its loss

Ginny McGrath - Sep 22, 2026

VisitScotland.com, the website selling accommodation in the country, has posted losses of over £2 million for the past year. But…

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Hotel rates rising

David - Sep 21, 2026

What can travel managers expect from US hotel rates next year? A simple answer: higher prices. But not that much…

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IHG to push direct sell

Ginny McGrath - Sep 20, 2026

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is launching a campaign to boost direct online bookings and promote its pledge to offer the…

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Cendant and Kimpton sign agreement

David - Sep 14, 2026

Cendant Travel Distribution Services and Kimpton Hotels announced a multi-year distribution and services agreement. The deal provides Kimpton’s nearly 40…

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Hot hotel trends

David - Sep 14, 2026

What’s hot in hotel kitchens these days? Restaurant pampering is becoming as important as spas, says Bob Zappatelli, corporate director…

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Ivan skips most tourist areas

David - Sep 14, 2026

Grenada appeared to be hardest hit by hurricane Ivan, which is expected to reach US shores somewhere between the Florida…

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Cutting room rates not profitable

Ginny McGrath - Sep 13, 2026

Hotels that attempt to boost occupancy by lowering room rates will not increase revenues according to a recent report. The…