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China fines Trip.com $765 million for forcing hotels into exclusive deals and controlling their prices
TL;DR China fines Trip.com $765 million for forcing hotel partners into exclusive deals and controlling their pricing China’s market regulator fined Trip.com Group $765 million on Saturday after concluding that the country’s largest online travel platform abused its dominant market position. The State Administration for Market Regulation said Trip.com used its traffic allocation algorithms, platform
With help from data, art museums are reframing the visitor experience
Skip to content Museums are embracing data-driven curation and a shifting technology landscape. Visitors at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. Visitors at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. Giovanni Kanter goes to at least one art museum whenever he visits a new city. That’s on top of his regular exploration of galleries in New
CW@60: The mirror and the machine – three decades on the frontlines of the tech revolution
Every technology innovation and every IT project is, at its heart, a human-interest story - and those delivering the IT should always remember that, says IT services veteran Sam Kingston By Sam Kingston Published: 24 Jul 2026 On 22 September 2026, Computer Weekly turns 60. To mark the milestone, we asked some of our friends
6 Hotel Yield Management Tools to Grow Your Business in 2025
For hoteliers, the old playbook of seasonal rate cards and static pricing no longer cuts it. Maximizing every available room, every night, now demands smarter, faster, and more precise revenue strategies...
W Austin Hotel Offers Largest Suite in the City After Renovation
AUSTIN, Texas—W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 hotel brands, and Opry Entertainment Group, a subsidiary of Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc., recently revealed a multi-million-dollar renovation of W Austin. The hotel now offers travelers and visitors alike the chance to stay in Austin’s largest suite (Penthouse I...
The outdoor hotel industry enters a new era
The French outdoor hospitality sector is at a strategic crossroads. Behind the mixed results of 2024—marked by a decline in domestic overnight stays and rising demand for premium offerings—emerge the outlines of a sector in transformation. Faced with growing competition from neighboring countries, climate-related pressures, and the gradual erosion of its campsite stock, the industry
New four-star hotel planned for Murcia by Soho Boutique Hotels
1 min reading time Published on 09/04/25 - Updated on 09/04/25 Murcia is set to expand its hotel offering with a new four-star hotel scheduled to open in 2027. The property will be managed by Soho Boutique Hotel, marking its first project in the Region of Murcia, while the hotel will be located on Juan
New city centre hotel apartments look lovely, but just look what lies beneath them
Fancy something to eat during a city centre stay but can't decide. Problem solved...
Hotel La Compañia del Valle Now Open in Panama
The thought-provoking art and wellness house joins The Unbound Collection by Hyatt’s luxury portfolio, blending natural beauty, artistic elegance and holistic experiences in central Panama...
U.S. Hotel Industry Experiences Positive Growth in December; Tampa and New York City Lead the Pack
Oahu Island was the only major market to experience decreases in all three key metrics. Image Credit The Resort Group According to CoStar's data for the week ending December 21, 2024, the U.S. hotel industry reported a year-over-year increase in occupancy, average daily rate (ADR), and revenue per available room (RevPAR). Tampa demonstrated the highest
Hotel Filigrane: A Secure Investment in Paris’s Bourse District
A hush fell over Paris’s second arrondissement on the morning that Hotel Filigrane quietly opened its grand doors at 40 rue Vivienne—like the unveiling of a treasured banknote pulled from a rare collector’s album. Nestled in a quarter steeped in the shared histories of La Bourse and La Bibliothèque de France...
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China fines Trip.com $765 million for forcing hotels into exclusive deals and controlling their prices
TL;DR China fines Trip.com $765 million for forcing hotel partners into exclusive deals and controlling their pricing China’s market regulator fined Trip.com Group $765 million on Saturday after concluding that the country’s largest online travel platform abused its dominant market position. The State Administration for Market Regulation said Trip.com used its traffic allocation algorithms, platform
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With help from data, art museums are reframing the visitor experience
Skip to content Museums are embracing data-driven curation and a shifting technology landscape. Visitors at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. Visitors at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. Giovanni Kanter goes to at least one art museum whenever he visits a new city. That’s on top of his regular exploration of galleries in New
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CW@60: The mirror and the machine – three decades on the frontlines of the tech revolution
Every technology innovation and every IT project is, at its heart, a human-interest story - and those delivering the IT should always remember that, says IT services veteran Sam Kingston By Sam Kingston Published: 24 Jul 2026 On 22 September 2026, Computer Weekly turns 60. To mark the milestone, we asked some of our friends
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God of War Laufey Launches February 16, 2027, New Kratos-Led God of War Game Announced
by William D'Angelo , posted 1 day ago / 3,853 Views Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Santa Monica Studio during a panel at San Diego Comic-Con announced God of War Laufey will launch for the PlayStation 5 on February 16, 2027. Santa Monica Studio head of creative Cory Barlog also announced the next Kratos-led God
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Marvel’s Wolverine Gets Story Trailer
by William D'Angelo , posted 2 days ago / 2,411 Views P ublisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Insomniac Games have released the story trailer for Marvel's Wolverine. View the trailer below: Read details on the game below: An all-new take on the iconic character, based on Marvel comics. From Insomniac Games, the developers of