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Since 1824, The Shelbourne has been a warm and inviting jewel of hospitality and the setting for some of the most dramatic cultural and political moments in Irish history. Beloved by guests and locals as “Ireland’s living room,” The Shelbourne has always reflected the spirit of the city around it, playing a significant role in the literary, social, political, culinary and artistic traditions of Irish society.

The Meliá Hotels International hotel group, as part of its determination to develop policies committed to sustainability and the environment, continues to confront food waste in its hotels. In addition to adopting measures to reduce waste in its properties, through its collaboration with the Too Good To Go app, the leading mobile application in the fight against food waste, the hotel group has just reached the figure of 30,000 food packs saved, which represents more than 30 tonnes of food.

Just about every hotel brand offers some sort of loyalty program for their guests, rewarding frequent stays with discounted or free nights, in addition to other perks such as upgrades, free Wi-Fi, or late check-out. With so many programs to choose from, how do you pick the right one to save big bucks on travel?

Hampton by Hilton is celebrating National Waffle Day (August 24) by unveiling its first-ever group of Hampton Waffle Bosses. This trio of exceptional breakfast hosts from around the globe have been recognized for their outstanding skills in creating innovative recipes for Hampton’s signature and seasonal waffle flavors. The Waffle Boss title, awarded as part of the brand’s 40th-anniversary celebrations, is the culmination of an internal talent search in collaboration with the iconic Paris Hilton. These Waffle Bosses exemplify Hampton’s signature service culture, bringing to life a warm, welcoming spirit through their unique waffle creations and exceptional service at breakfast—two hallmarks of the Hampton experience.

However, Apple Pay has defied this trend for mobile payments, completely spearheading the shift towards contactless and mobile transactions.

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The hospitality industry is attractive to those who enjoy providing an impeccable experience to those looking to relax, spend time with loved ones, or celebrate a special moment in their life. In the United States, the hospitality industry is a massive multi-billion-dollar market, which means there is plenty of room to succeed and grow no matter what avenue you choose. If you’re new to the industry, take a look below to explore some essential skills and tips for achieving success in your newfound career.

The digital nomad population is growing with over half (51%*) of global travelers working from home once a week last year, while 41%* are interested in a ‘workcation’. For entrepreneurs in particular, the freedom to work across borders is liberating, and with World Entrepreneurs Day celebrated on August 21, we are spotlighting destinations that offer flexi and remote workers great amenities, affordability and quality of life. From Taiwan’s bustling capital to the rocky hills of Colorado, travelers are spoilt for choice in finding the ideal destination to work and play hard.

Accor, a world leading hospitality group, today announces the signing of an agreement with 4A Capital LLC to open a new Mövenpick hotel in Armenia. Located in Tsaghkadzor, the country’s most popular ski and resort town, the 198-room newly constructed hotel, Mövenpick Resort Tsaghkadzor, is expected to open in 2026. Guests will enjoy the best of Swiss hospitality, high-end food and beverage concepts, and access to rewards through the global loyalty programme, ALL – Accor Live Limitless.

DNA Payments, a leading provider of payment solutions for the hospitality and food & beverage (F&B) sectors and a member of Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN), today announced its Pay at Reception, Pay at Counter and Pay at Table solutions are now available on Oracle Cloud Marketplace and can be deployed on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Oracle Cloud Marketplace is a centralised repository of enterprise applications offered by Oracle and Oracle partners.