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Why the proposed holiday tax in England is “incredibly stupid”

💸 Allen Simpson, CEO of UKHospitality, criticizes a planned holiday tax in England as “incredibly stupid.” He discusses its potential impact on the hospitality sector and suggests how hoteliers might influence policy. This conversation took place during the BWH Hotels GB Annual Members’ Conference at The Belfry Hotel & Resort.

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Lifestyle hotel brand The Webster to launch this summer

🏨 UK: The Webster, a lifestyle hotel brand by Altus Hospitality, will debut near Covent Garden, London in summer 2026, followed by a Times Square, New York location in winter 2026. Designed by Red Deer, the London hotel features an outdoor lounge and three F&B venues on Lincoln’s Inn Fields. The New York location pays homage to the historic Webster Hotel. Both properties promise experiences like book clubs and roving bar carts.

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Hyatt chairman Pritzker retires over Epstein ties

📅 Thomas Pritzker, executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels since August 2004, retired immediately after the US Department of Justice revealed his email exchanges with Jeffrey Epstein following Epstein's 2008 plea deal in Florida. Pritzker admitted "terrible judgment" and condemned Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Mark Hoplamazian, Hyatt's president and CEO, will succeed him as chairman. Pritzker emphasized his pride in contributing to Hyatt's growth and expressed confidence in the company's future leadership.

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Why the proposed holiday tax in England is “incredibly stupid”

Lifestyle hotel brand The Webster to launch this summer

Hyatt chairman Pritzker retires over Epstein ties

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SOCIETIES Vol 5: Google AI Travel, Guerlain, and the Rise of Design Hospitality

Luxury Hotels Shift to Mobile Technology, Eliminating Fixed Workstations for Seamless Guest Services and Staff Flexibility

Quicktext becomes Quinta. Tomorrow, your bookings will go through AI agents. Are you ready?

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