Airbnb scams become harder to detect
Airbnb scams are becoming more convincing as cybercriminals increasingly hijack verified host accounts instead of creating fake profiles, according to…
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Mohamed Dabo
Mohamed Dabo is a seasoned journalist with extensive experience in financial reporting. He brings a wealth of knowledge from his previous work in the United States and France, along with his numerous contributions to business and financial publications over the years.
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Airbnb vs hotels: the latest industry comparison
Airbnb and hotels now operate in the same global accommodation market, but they serve travellers in different ways. Recent Airbnb…
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European hotel investment holds firm in 2026
Investor demand for European hotels remains firmly positive heading into 2026, according to the latest European Hotel Investor Intentions Survey…
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UK hospitality firms ramp up action on violence against women
UK hospitality and tourism organisations are moving to strengthen safety practices across hotels and other visitor-facing venues, with new sector…
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Russian tourists cancel Crimea hotel bookings amid fuel crisis
Russian-occupied Crimea is seeing a sharp fall in hotel bookings as fuel shortages disrupt travel across the peninsula, forcing tourists…
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New rules reshape short-term rentals in Cape Town
Cape Town’s short-term rental market is facing tighter regulation as local authorities move to treat Airbnb-style accommodation more like traditional…
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Japan triples ‘sayonara tax’ on tourists
Japan will triple its international tourist tax from ¥1,000 (about US$6.20) to ¥3,000 (about US$18.60) from 1 July 2026, increasing…
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How Britain ended up with asylum hotels
Britain's use of hotels to accommodate asylum seekers did not begin as a planned long-term policy. It emerged as an…
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Hilton targets college towns with new hotel brand
Hilton has launched Undergraduate by Hilton, a new upper-midscale hotel brand aimed at expanding its presence in university and college…
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Latest data reveals hotel polarisation
The global hotel sector continues to show strong resilience, supported by steady international travel demand and long-term investment growth. Recent…