Milan hotels hit second-highest ADR (EUR310.04) and RevPAR (EUR261.17) on record in September 2026, driven by the Italian Grand Prix and Fashion Week, per CoStar preliminary data.
UK travellers account for 30% of Palladium Hotel Group's Spanish room revenue, with ADR up 4% overall and 10% in the Balearics, backed by a €90M investment in The Site Ibiza.
WTTC research finds a 10% SME productivity uplift could unlock $63B in direct Travel Tourism GDP across 8 markets, as the council targets 1 million businesses for its free Together in Travel platform.
WTTC forecasts 3.1% Travel & Tourism growth in Europe for 2026, outpacing the wider economy, as 1,000+ delegates gather in Valletta for the 26th WTTC Global Summit.
Italy leads Southern Europe in occupancy at 51.2% in H1 2026, with foreign traveller spend up 4.8% YoY in June, but the article shifts focus to what drives hotel profitability below the top line.
WTTC's 26th Global Summit in Valletta, Malta, under the theme FUTU[RE]SET, convenes 100+ speakers including ministers, CEOs, and former heads of state across eight strategic priorities for travel and tourism.
Paris hotels hit their highest August occupancy since 2015, with RevPAR up 11.7% year-over-year, driven by the Rock en Seine music festival in late August.
WTTC warns uncapped overnight visitor levies in England could cut international visitor spending by up to £14.4bn in 2027, with 29% of key-market travellers considering alternative destinations.
UK hotel transactions reached £2.1bn in H1 2026, a £500m year-on-year increase, with London alone accounting for £1.4bn and attracting buyers from Spain, Italy, Israel, Singapore, and domestic sources.
The HOSTA 2026 report by Horwath HTL forecasts a 2.5% drop in Dutch hotel demand and rising consumer prices as VAT on accommodation jumps from 9% to 21%.
The World's 50 Best Hotels reveals its 51-100 extended list ahead of the full 2026 ranking ceremony in Paris on 15 September, spanning 23 territories across Asia, Europe, North America, and beyond.
PPHE Hotel Group reports 4.7% revenue growth to £209.3m and 6.3% EBITDA rise to £48.4m for H1 2026, supported by UK property strength and the £147.9m freehold acquisition of Park Plaza London Waterloo.
Cologne hotels hit record July occupancy of 72.1% and RevPAR of EUR76.64, boosted by Cologne Pride and a Romeo Santos/Prince Royce concert driving single-night peaks above 90%.
Greek hotel revenue grew 10.1% in H1 2026 on just 0.6% volume growth, with pricing power intact but occupancy stabilising and risks rising from energy costs, source-market weakness, and airline capacity uncertainty.
Monaco hotels hit all-time highs in ADR (EUR 3,944.81) and RevPAR (EUR 1,031.52) in June 2026, fueled by the Formula 1 Grand Prix shifting from its usual May slot.
CoStar data shows Madrid hit record June ADR of EUR199.97 and RevPAR of EUR164.32, driven by Bad Bunny's 10-night stadium run and BTS's Arirang World Tour shows.
Booking.com's Summer Getaway Report finds 71% of Brits plan to visit somewhere new in 2026, with same-day international return flights up 62% and average holiday budgets reaching £1,526.
BWH Hotels GB survey of 2,400+ loyalty members finds flight disruption and geopolitical concerns are driving Brits toward domestic breaks, with local experiences and food topping guest priorities.
A survey of 1,000 Dutch hotel guests finds 75%+ prefer lower room rates over unused amenities, with clean rooms, comfortable beds, and pricing transparency ranking as top priorities.
WTTC's Global Summit will be held in Valletta, Malta from 7-9 October 2026, as the country's tourism sector is forecast to contribute $4.9B to GDP and support 72,200 jobs in 2026.