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Why Don't Hotels Stock the Minibar Anymore?

In 1974, the Hilton Hong Kong installed fridges stocked with liquor in each of its rooms.

The move proved so popular (and profitable) that it was soon rolled out across other properties in the chain. It wasn’t long before minibars became standard in high-end hotel rooms across the world. These days, however, you’ll often open the door of your minibar — if there is one at all — to find the shelves completely empty. So, what’s changed? Discover why hotel minibars have fallen out of favor over the years.

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