Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Amazon’s Alexa voice recognition could soon become a standard amenity when moving into a new home. According to Wall Street Journal’s Eddie Small, the

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: The first Laura Ashley The Tea Room in Cornwall, and the sixth in the Laura Ashley collection, has officially opened its doors at The

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Andrew Bourne, a former chef at Claridge’s, has bought and refurbished the Alexandra Court Hotel in Congleton. Bourne used a six-figure loan from HSBC

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Choice Hotels International has launched SkyTouch Technology, a new division that develops and markets cloud-based technology for hoteliers. The SkyTouch Hotel OS product “draws

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Alexander Hotels, a boutique hotel and spa group has implemented the Guestline web-based PMS and Distribution Channel Manager across its properties. Alexander Hotels has

Reading Time: 2 minutesIsrael: A website has been launched following the opening of more than 20 boutique hotels in Tel Aviv in the last two years. www.TelAvivBoutiqueHotels.com showcases

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: The Guardian has launched a hotel booking site giving access to independent properties around the world. Guardian Destinations gives the newspaper’s readers “access to

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Dukes St James London has unveiled a renovation of guestrooms and communal areas. 50 of the hotel’s Bedrooms have been designed by Sandy Deane

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Firmdale Hotels is using the Symon employee digital communication system to raise awareness of vacancies in the company. After a series of consultations Symon

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Specialist training provider Luxury Academy has launched The Hotel Finishing School, designed to enhance service and raise standards in upscale hotels. The half-day programme