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Boutique Hotels Retain 34% More Repeat Guests Than Chain Equivalents A new study has found that boutique hotels retain around 34% more repeat guests than their chain equivalents,…

Independent Cafés Outlast Chains in Secondary Cities A new analysis of market trends suggests that independent cafés are more resilient than their chain counterparts in…

Beauty Brands Drop Free Returns — Shoppers Adjust In a shift away from generous return policies, several high-end beauty brands have recently eliminated free returns for online…

Commercial Office Vacancy Hits 15-Year Highs in Major Cities The commercial office vacancy rate has reached its highest level in over a decade, affecting major cities worldwide.…

City hotel rates have begun to cool off after two years of post-pandemic highs, with occupancy and revenue trends also showing signs of stabilizing globally. According to data…

Fine Dining Pivots to Smaller Plates as Food Costs Climb Restaurants in major cities worldwide are scaling down portion sizes and menus in response to rising food costs, according…