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Dine and dash scammer targets same hotel again

A shameless fraudster who fled a Welsh hotel without paying an £802 bill returned a year later to attempt the same scam. Staff recognised her, but she escaped before police arrived.

Thailand Cyber Scam Crackdown: 1,200 Arrested

Thai authorities spearhead a major international operation against cyber scam syndicates, arresting over 1,200. Discover the details of the crackdown and its global impact.

World's Oldest Passenger Ship Becomes Luxury Hotel

The Doulos Phos, once the world's oldest passenger ship, has been saved from the scrapyard and transformed into a luxury hotel on Bintan Island after a decade-long, $18 million renovation. Discover this unique maritime heritage experience.

UK woman loses £34k in bitcoin romance scam

A British woman shares how she was scammed out of £34,000 by a charming man who promised bitcoin investment returns. Discover the red flags and protect yourself.

AI Hotel Bundles: The New Era of Dynamic Pricing

Hotels are adopting airline-style dynamic pricing powered by artificial intelligence, creating personalised bundles that could change how we book accommodation forever. Discover what this means for your wallet.

Las Vegas tourist hit with £1,800 smoking fine

A British holidaymaker's Las Vegas getaway turned into a financial nightmare after being slapped with a staggering $2,300 fine for smoking in a Rio Hotel room. Discover how hotels are cracking down on smoking violations and how to avoid costly penalties.

Hotel Germ Hotspots: What Cleaners Miss

Exclusive investigation reveals the dirtiest areas in your hotel room that even professional cleaners miss - you won't believe what tests uncovered.

Travelodge overbooking leaves guest without room

A business traveller's stay turned into a nightmare when Travelodge admitted to overbooking, leaving him without a room despite a confirmed reservation. Discover the shocking details of this hospitality fail.

Inside Britain's smallest hotel room experience

An adventurous traveller documents his overnight stay in Westminster's compact hotel room measuring just 2.4 metres wide, revealing whether the unique experience is worth the £125 price tag.

Winter Fuel Payment Scam Targets UK Pensioners

UK pensioners are being warned about sophisticated text message scams impersonating DWP and HMRC, attempting to steal personal and financial information through fake Winter Fuel Payment offers.

Charges dropped in Union Flag migrant hotel protest case

In a dramatic legal U-turn, all charges have been dismissed against a woman arrested for waving the Union Flag outside a council-commandeered migrant hotel in Essex. The case has sparked national debate about protest rights and police powers.

Nazi bunker transformed into luxury Hamburg hotel

Discover how a former Nazi communications bunker in Hamburg has been miraculously transformed into a luxurious four-star hotel, blending dark history with contemporary design and sustainable tourism.

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