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Hotel Guest Requests, and Receives, Framed, Signed Photo of Christopher Walken
Here's an example of customer service that goes beyond expectations.
Hotels
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This Hotel Chain's Selling Point Is That It Doubles as a Museum
The president of 21c Museum Hotels says that art strengthens the company's growing footprint.
Amazon Echo
Wynn Las Vegas Adding Amazon Echo to All Rooms
You'll be able to walk into your room and say 'Alexa, open the curtains,' or 'Alexa, lower the temperature.'
Travel
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The Green Beret Hotel Check-In Safety List
Whether you're going back home or heading overseas, here are some simple things you can do to ensure a safer stay.
Take It From The Pros
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3 Lessons to Learn From the Marriott-Starwood Merger
Entrepreneurs should pay close attention to how these two hotel chains merge their brands and strategies.
Siri
Aloft Hotel Adds Siri-Equipped Rooms
At two Aloft Hotels, you can change your room's temperature, lighting and music by yelling at Siri.
Google
Google Unveils Tools for Shopping and Hotel Search
Shoppers aren't just researching their next vacation on their mobile phones, they're often ready to buy.
Travel
From Tourist to Mogul: How 3 Americans Found Business Success Abroad
Traveling can spark unexpected businesses -- and David Harmatz started his with a distant Panamanian shack.
Loyalty Programs
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This Hotel Group Will Reward Loyalty Program Members With TSA PreCheck
Carlson Rezidor is the first hotel operator to offer the perk.
Franchise of the day
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Franchise of the Day: Take a Weekend Getaway With This Hotel Franchise
If a break it what you need, this company has just the suite for you.
Hospitality
The Surprising Places These Boutique Hoteliers Found Opportunity
Boutique hoteliers check into America's smaller cities.
Take It From The Pros
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W Hotels' Brand Leader Has Cracked the Code in Scaling Boutique-Style Luxury
Anthony Ingham of W Hotels Worldwide explains to Bryan Elliott of "Behind the Brand" how he's helped bring the chain's unique lifestyle experience to the world.
Hilton
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How Major Hotel Brands are Downsizing in All the Right Ways
Hilton's low-budget offering, Tru, will start rolling out later this year. Check out how it will compare to the company's Hampton brand.
Business Advice
The Worst Advice I Ever Got Was...
Entrepreneurs share the words that, had they listened, would have crushed their careers.
Hotels are businesses that provide lodging -- and often other services such as food and entertainment -- to travelers. Entrepreneurs can own a franchise of hotels, such as Hampton by Hilton, Days Inn or Howard Johnson.
