Mohamed Dabo
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- Aug 18, 2026
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Three operational shifts quietly reshaping hotels (opens the original)
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Hotels are changing the way they operate in ways that guests may rarely notice. Pricing decisions are becoming more automated, staffing models are becoming more flexible, and hotel marketing is drawing increasingly on the people and experiences inside a property. None of these developments amounts to a revolution on its own. Together, however, they point to a broader change in the hotel operating model. Processes that were once organised around relatively fixed departments and workflows are beco
South Korea introduces two-stage hotel star rating checks (opens the original)
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South Korea has introduced a two-stage process for awarding hotel star ratings, combining announced inspections with unannounced checks and anonymous overnight stays for four- and five-star properties. The revised rules came into force on 1 July 2026. Hotels covered by the system must first undergo an inspection with advance notice, followed by a second assessment without prior notice. Hotels seeking one to three stars face an unannounced daytime inspection. Four- and five-star tourist hotels fa
Southeast Asia’s tourist taxes add complexity to hotel pricing (opens the original)
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Tourism taxes and destination levies are becoming a more complex part of hotel pricing in Southeast Asia as governments seek dedicated funding for tourism infrastructure, environmental protection and public facilities. For hotel operators, the challenge goes beyond the additional cost to guests. Charges can be imposed at national, state or destination level, with different rates, exemptions, collection methods and reporting requirements. Hotel groups operating across several markets may therefor
South Korea strengthens hotel pricing enforcement (opens the original)
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South Korea is taking a tougher approach to hotel pricing, sending a clear message to accommodation providers ahead of major concerts, festivals and other high-demand events. New enforcement rules mean hotels that fail to display room rates clearly or charge guests more than the advertised price can face a temporary suspension of business, even for a first offence. The changes are designed to improve consumer confidence and prevent practices that have attracted criticism during periods of except
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