The origin of 'doubletree' in hotels

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I came across a fun fact recently about the DoubleTree brand — did you know that the signature warm cookie welcome they offer dates back to the early 1980s? It’s a great example of how small, thoughtful touches can elevate a guest’s experience. I’d love to know if anyone has a favorite trivia about hotel traditions.

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It’s interesting how something as simple as a cookie can leave such an impression! In my experience, personal touches like that really matter — one hotel I stayed at even personalized my welcome note. Do you think more hotels should adopt unique traditions like this?

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