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Hotels are so dirty that this business traveler books consecutive one-night stays: ‘It’s not like they are giving me a bulk discount for staying for five nights’

“I travel with just one carry-on,” says tech analyst Abhishek Singh. “In the morning I just check out and then I check in.” Sometimes the same exact room.

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'The customer is the loser' in the new hotel industry, where the rooms are dirtier, the prices are higher and you're getting less service, analyst says

“Not as many towels, maid service essentially stopped ... some beds looked like someone took a nap on them before I got there.”

Fortune

A worker who’s been cleaning a 5-star hotel for 14 years says guests are so angry about how dirty their rooms have gotten they throw things and shout at her

“The rooms aren’t cleaned every day," says Xochitl Mendez. "Sometimes we don’t want to go into the rooms because the guests are so mad.”

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The hotel industry's comeback from the dead is being threatened by filthy rooms, angry guests and a fed-up workers' union

It's all about the end of daily housekeeping—a major flashpoint for travelers, a major money saver for hotels, and a breaking point for workers.

Fortune

Pro-Palestinian views face suppression in US amid Israel-Hamas war

Conferences have been abruptly cancelled, media appearances suppressed and demands made to fire critics of Israeli policies

The Guardian - US

Reading Between the Lines: Why Hilton's (HLT) Surge May Not Be What It Seems.

Amid an optimistic surge, Hilton's underlying metrics and institutional behavior hint at a more cautionary tale for investors.

Barchart

Adults are eager to explore the world alone over the next three years, study finds

Research of 2,000 holidaymakers uncovered the UK travel trends and found those, aged 18-24, are the most eager to travel solo

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Mother’s screams heard as boy, 1, ‘bitten on leg by XL Bully’

Toddler injured in dog attack outside Hilton hotel in Greenwich

The Independent UK

Want to buy a car with a credit card? Tread carefully -- it's a terrible idea for most people.

There are so many ways for this to go terribly wrong. Know the pitfalls before you drive yourself off a financial cliff.

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Marriott Partners With EV Connect To Install Chargers At US, Canada Hotels

The news comes after Hilton announced that it will install up to 20,000 Tesla Universal Wall connectors at 2,000 hotels in the US, Canada, and Mexico.

InsideEVs

Hilton Will Install Up To 20,000 Tesla Universal Wall Connectors

Hilton announced an expanded agreement with Tesla, which will result in mass installations of Tesla Universal Wall Connectors in North America.

InsideEVs

Becky Hill says ambition for world domination comes from desire to support her family

Building on 10 years of success, she wants her family to ‘not have the money worries they used to have when I was a kid’

Evening Standard

From Tuscany to Tours: seven European breaks for wine lovers

Whether you prefer chianti from the rolling hills south of Florence or the hidden gems of the Rhine valley, Europe is brimming with unforgettable, wine-filled adventure

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Date-worthy destinations in Europe: eight less-travelled romantic city breaks

Try these decidedly different escapes for secluded spots, romantic rooms and views to make the heart beat faster

Barchart

1 Stock to Buy for the Luxury Travel Boom

Hedge funds have lost more than $6 billion this year betting against travel - but the smart money says there's one luxury hospitality stock that looks like a solid buy at current levels.

Inverse

You Need to Play this Classic Sci-Fi Ninja Game on Nintendo Switch Online ASAP

'Strider' is a welcome blast from the past, a vision of a future that was radically different than any throwaway ninja craze.

The Independent UK

Man spends $200,000 posting offensive messages on the side of Hilton hotel in Las Vegas

Trust-fund party-lover paid to project the words ‘Ben’s House’ and ‘Food stamps for Niko’

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Capital & Main

Striking Actors, Writers, Hotel Workers Make the Personal Political

With employers stalling, unions seek to build public pressure by spotlighting CEO pay and corporate excess.

Fortune

Meet the most powerful private equity investors from Blackstone, Vista Equity, and Apollo

Whether in their sixth decade or their third, these are some of the most powerful private equity investors in the U.S. And they have $1.5 trillion to invest.

WEKU

What recession? It's a summer of splurging, profits and girl power

Economic data show higher prices and constant warnings of a downturn haven't slowed down American shoppers. The Fed is anxious. Companies are thrilled.

Fortune

Airlines slow to take off on cloud tech, but it’s not too late to upgrade

The aviation industry has soared above the clouds for over a century. But its navigation of cloud computing? That has led to some turbulence.

Autosport

Why it's time to accept Silverstone as MotoGP’s true UK home

Standing on the balcony of the recently constructed Hilton hotel overlooking the Wing pit complex, as a bike trackday thunders beneath us, brings into focus just how impressive a facility Silverstone has become.

The Hindu

This Hyderabad-born chef cooked for Kamala Harris’ Bakrid party

Chef Asif, a Hyderabad-born, Naples-based chef, cooked a traditional Hyderabadi meal for VP Kamala Harris’ Bakrid party. He served patti samosas, grilled chaap, pathar ka gosht, double ka meetha, sheer korma, qubani ka meetha and gil-e-firdaus

Edinburgh Live

One of Edinburgh's most famous city centre hotels is sold for eye-watering sum

The hotel has been bought by property investment manager Henderson Park and hotel operator Klarent Hospitality for £85m. It will become part of their growing hotel portfolio.

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