Pope Leo XIV’s Visit to Spain Expected to Spark Tourism Surge and Economic Boost
Pope Leo XIV's June 2026 visit to Spain could generate €90–125M in tourism spending, with Madrid alone projected at €73.8M driven by 1.8 million expected attendees.
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Connected, optimistic, human: a snapshot of hospitality's future from 750 hoteliers at Mews Unfold
A live poll of 750+ hoteliers at Mews Unfold 2026 found 80% excited about new technology, with broader Mews research showing 92% optimistic about hospitality's future.
UK Hotels: Q1 Revenue Growth Isn’t Outpacing Costs
UK hotels posted 2% TRevPAR growth in Q1 2026, but labour costs rose at nearly double that rate, compressing profit margins and widening the gap between revenue gains and operating expenses.
Beyond the final whistle: how mega sporting events transform cities
Budapest's hosting of the UEFA Champions League Final is examined through the lens of sports tourism strategy, with the 2024 London final generating €91M in GVA and 77,000 international visitors as a benchmark.
By László Bene and Balázs Füredi
Paris Market Pulse 2026 – The Olympic Flame Lives On
Paris hotel occupancy hit a 10-year high of 78% in 2025, with RevPAR up 3% and investment activity spanning from budget to luxury segments.
Market Beat Italy - FY 2025
Italy posted the strongest RevPAR recovery in Europe at +53% since 2019, while hotel investment hit €2.5 billion across 110 transactions.
By Davide Barbaro and Francesco Calia
GBTA Welcomes EU Measures to Make Travel Easier to Book, Compare and Manage
GBTA supports new EU legislation requiring integrated booking systems and emissions data for cross-border rail and multimodal business travel.
FIBO 2026 boosted Cologne hotel performance in April
RevPAR jumped 8.7% year-over-year with peak occupancy hitting 96.5% on the trade show's opening night.
Events pushed Barcelona’s April occupancy to 9-year high
RevPAR jumped 10.7% year-over-year to EUR164.93, with occupancy peaking at 95.5% during Bridal Fashion Week and FCE/SeaFood festival.
Spain Becomes Europe’s High-Value Travel Champion as Global Visitor Spend Reaches Record US$2TN
Spain ranks third globally with $130.1B in visitor spending and $1,344 average spend per traveller, outperforming Europe's $1,068 average.
Greek Hospitality Industry Performance - 1st Quarter 2026
Greece's Q1 2026 hotel sector shows mixed performance with Athens RevPAR up 4.5% despite geopolitical tensions and rising operational costs from energy inflation.
Market Beat Germany - FY 2025
German hotel investment reached €1.9 billion in 2025, up 50% year-over-year, while RevPAR declined slightly to €78.8 despite occupancy gains.
By Christine Mayer and Christine Folz
Marketbeat Greater Paris - FY 2025
Greater Paris hotel investment volume reached €1.9 billion in 2025 with 75 properties traded, while RevPAR held steady at €115.7.
The Silent Twilight of The Greek "Filoxenia"
Small Greek hotels face closure as operational costs rise 30% by 2026 and short-term rentals now exceed total hotel bed capacity.
By Philia Tounta, General Manager, Apokoros Club Hotel & Villas
MCE, Paralympics, and Fashion Week push Milan hotel room rates to March record
CoStar data shows Milan hotels achieved record March performance with EUR202.42 ADR, driven by Fashion Week, MCE tradshow, and Winter Paralympics.
Paris hotel room rates jumped during eventful March
CoStar data shows Fashion Week and concerts drove record March performance, with ADR reaching €438 and occupancy hitting 88%.
Madrid Market Spotlight - FY 25
The comprehensive annual performance analysis shows strong profit growth driven by room revenue gains, despite rising labor costs and new hotel supply additions.
By Bruno Hallé and Albert Grau
Robust Investor Confidence: 86% of Investors Back European Hotel Investment in 2026
Cushman Wakefield survey of major investors finds Southern Europe and gateway cities most attractive for hotel investment this year.
Formentera Market Pulse - Premium Demand Within a Supply-Constrained Island
HVS analysis reveals Formentera captures Spain-leading hotel rates through scarcity-driven positioning, with RevPAR reaching €218 despite minimal supply growth.
London Market Spotlight - FY 25
London hotels maintained 46.8% GOP margin despite RevPAR declining 0.9% through efficient cost management and utility savings.
By Carl Ridgley and Andrew Horder