Marriott is building the tallest modular hotel in the world in NYC — and it's...
Marriott is building the world's tallest modular hotel in New York City, Bloomberg reported.The 360-foot-tall tower's 168 guest rooms will be prefabricated in Poland, and then the "modules" will be...
View Article14 ways to stay healthy if you're constantly on the road for work
For those who are constantly on the road for work, staying healthy can feel near impossible.We spoke with experts and frequent travelers who have managed to stay healthy despite year-round...
View ArticleA giant (fake) potato in Idaho has been turned into an Airbnb, and you can...
A giant (fake) potato has been turned into a home that you can rent on Airbnb.The Big Idaho Potato Hotel is a 6-tonpotato structure that was created to promote spuds across the US.A small-home...
View ArticleAn abandoned JFK airport terminal is being turned into a luxury hotel with a...
The Trans World Airlines Flight Center at JFK International Airport in New York City has sat abandoned for 18 years.Now, it's set to reopen as the TWA Hotel with 512 ultra-quiet guest rooms and rates...
View ArticleFrom former prisons to fortresses, these luxurious hotels had unexpected past...
For many people, travel is about transformation and reinvention. Why not also hotels, especially in an era committed to reuse and recycling? As our surroundings evolve, it's important to know where...
View ArticleMarriott is taking aim at Airbnb with a US home-rental platform
Marriott, the world's largest hotel chain, plans to launch a US home-rental website that would compete with Airbnb, according to The Wall Street Journal.Marriott reportedly may reveal details about the...
View ArticleMarriott's new Airbnb-style program will bring a huge perk from the hotel...
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View ArticleYou can now stay in a cottage that looks just like Hagrid's hut, and it's a...
A new cottage at North Shire farm, located in North Yorkshire, UK, is attracting "Harry Potter" fans thanks to its resemblance to Hagrid's hut in the films.The farm's Ground Keeper's Cottage, which...
View ArticleA doorman who has worked at the same luxury hotel for 26 years says this is...
Jim Gardner Burns has been a doorman at The Athenaeum in London for 26 years.Over his years at the luxurious Mayfair hotel, he has met the likes of Samuel L. Jackson, Steven Spielberg, Natalie Portman,...
View Article6 questions you should ask the hotel concierge to get the most out of your...
A hotel concierge's job is to make each guest's stay as pleasant as possible. It never hurts to ask your hotel's concierge about upgrades or special requests — they could help you get better deals and...
View Article12 stunning hotels that used to be something else
The charm of some of the most stunning hotels in the world lies in the history of the building.Hotel booking app HotelTonight has pulled together a list of "adaptive reuse hotels" which "used to be...
View ArticleMeet the billionaire behind iconic casinos like The Venetian and Marina Bay...
Sheldon Adelson is the billionaire chairman and majority shareholder of the world's largest casino operator, Las Vegas Sands.The 85-year-old casino mogul is worth an estimated $37.3 billion, according...
View Article11 mind-blowing facts that show just how over-the-top the world's most...
The Burj Al Arab is consistently ranked as the most luxurious hotel in the world.Since its opening in 1999, the $1 billion Dubai hotel has continued to unveil extravagant amenities.While it's no secret...
View ArticleFrom the bellhop to the concierge, here's how much everyone makes in a hotel
The Bureau of Labor Statistics provides data on wages and employment in the hotel industry.Hotels employ a wide variety of workers, and salaries range from well below the median wage to very...
View ArticleI visited the long-awaited TWA Hotel at JFK airport, and it's a must-see for...
The long-awaited TWA Hotel opened Wednesday at JFK International Airport.Located in the iconic Trans World Airlines Flight Center terminal building, the hotel makes use of a classic building that's...
View ArticleHotels on an idyllic Italian island are offering visitors a full refund if it...
Hotels on the idyllic island of Elba, just off the coast of Tuscany, are offering visitors refunds on their stay if it rains too much.This is considered to be more than two hours of downpour between 10...
View Article7 of the most devious hotel scams people fall for when booking a room
Hotel scams cost Americans nearly $4 billion a year.By booking directly with your hotel or using a travel agent, you can avoid many of the worst scams out there.We asked experts to describe seven of...
View Article11 tips and tricks for avoiding duds and finding the perfect vacation spot on...
Airbnb is one of the most popular ways to see the world, but there are lots of details to consider before booking with the site.These tips can help you avoid a mediocre experience with Airbnb so you...
View Article10 things hotel maids wish they could tell you, but can't
There are a lot of things hotel maids wish they could tell guests.We reached out to current and former hotel housekeepers to find the things they secretly wish they could share with guests but...
View ArticleRANKED: The most luxurious hotel suites you can book for under $500 a night...
Staying in super-luxe hotel suites doesn't have to be unaffordable.Business Insider teamed up with Suiteness, a booking site for hotel suites and connecting rooms, to find out what you can get for less...
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