London’s Hotels Maintain Strong Profitability Despite Softer RevPAR in 2025
Central London hotels achieved 46.8% GOP margin and £135.5 GOP per room through disciplined cost control, despite 0.9% RevPAR decline and ongoing wage pressures.
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The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026 to Take Place in Paris
The prestigious awards ceremony moves from London to Paris for the first time since 2023, with extended voting periods and new Academy leadership.
Latest WTTC research shows that at least £14 billion would be lost from the UK economy if daily visitor taxes are introduced
Study of 2,502 travelers shows 29% of international visitors and 39% of UK residents would avoid destinations with visitor taxes.
Cologne hotel performance jumped in January
RevPAR surged 23.2% year-over-year driven by events including Imm Cologne trade fair, STICKS & STONES career fair, and entertainment events.
WTTC warns that new UK tourism levies would dent growth, restrict jobs and reduce competitiveness
WTTC data shows UK tourism growth at 4.3% lags 36% behind global average of 6.7%, with country already ranking 113th for price competitiveness.
WTTC High-Level Meeting in Madrid Examines Global Investment Challenges and Opportunities in Travel & Tourism
The sector contributed $11.7 trillion to global GDP in 2025, with 1.5 billion international travelers marking the strongest year on record.
Milan hotel booking levels top 85% ahead of Winter Olympics
CoStar data shows February occupancy will hit 77.9%, the highest on record for Milan, with ADR jumping 48.1% year over year.
Greek Hospitality Industry Performance - 4th Quarter 2025
International arrivals rose 4.6% to 37 million, but infrastructure strain and a 29.8% tax burden on gross room rates squeezed hotel profitability despite revenue growth.
Revenue Steady as Costs Shape Margins Across Europe & Spain
Eastern and Southern Europe lead profit growth while Western and Northern regions face margin pressure from rising labour and operational costs.
Paris hotel performance reached December high
RevPAR jumped 7.8% year-over-year with New Year's Eve hitting record occupancy of 93.3% and the highest ADR since the 2024 Olympics.
Paris Leads the World’s Top 100 City Destinations Index for 2025: Euromonitor International
Euromonitor's annual index shows global city tourism grew 8% to 702 million arrivals, with Asia Pacific leading at 10% growth and Bangkok topping visitor numbers at 30.3 million.
PwC UK Hotels Forecast 2025 - 2026: Selective resilience
The UK hotel sector enters 2026 with a sense of resilience and renewed confidence. Despite a backdrop of economic headwinds and rising operational costs, the market continues to demonstrate stability - supported by resilient international demand, event-led travel, and a steady recovery in domestic leisure.
Greek Hospitality Industry Performance - 3rd Quarter 2025
Visitor arrivals continue to grow, reflecting sustained demand in key international markets. According to the Bank of Greece, international arrivals increased by 4.1% YTD August 2025/24. The first four months recorded +5.8%, while May and June showed temporary declines of –2.7% and –1.7% respectively. However, performance strengthened in the peak season, with +6.4% in July and +8.1% in August.
Flat Revenues, Rising Labor Costs: Profit Reality Check for UK Hotels
Known for pairing candour with data-driven clarity, the HotStats CEO recently unpacked the latest profitability trends shaping the UK and European markets — and the results were anything but comforting.
Formula 1 drove Milan room rates to record-highs
Driven by the Italian Grand Prix and Fashion Week, Milan posted its highest average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) on record, according to preliminary data from CoStar, a global leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.
September concerts boosted London hotel performance
Several concerts, including Oasis, Lewis Capaldi, and Lady Gaga, lifted London’s hotel performance in September, according to preliminary data from CoStar, a global leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.
Gorgeous Smiling Hotels Unites Operations with Aspire GmbH
Gorgeous Smiling Hotels GmbH and Aspire GmbH are joining forces, consolidating their hotel operations and setting the stage for ambitious future growth. Their first deal as Gorgeous Smiling Hotels will be with the addition of Great2Stay Hotels, which is a hotel management company based in Augsburg. This move will create one of the largest operators in the DACH region portfolios of the year. The joint umbrella brand for all activities will be Gorgeous Smiling Hotels.
ESC Congress helped push Madrid hotel performance to August high
Helped by the ESC Congress, Madrid’s hotel industry posted its highest August performance levels on record, according to preliminary data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.
“Salary Compass 2025” highlights continued growth and rising salary levels in Vienna’s hotel sector
PKF hospitality group announces the release of the 2025 edition of its “Hospitality Salary Compass 2025”, an annual benchmarking survey for the Viennese hotel market, now available to participating hotels. The survey provides the most up-to-date benchmarks for salary ranges across the upscale and luxury segments of Vienna’s hotel industry, offering operators, owners, and stakeholders critical insights into the city’s evolving hospitality market.
Croatian Hotel Figures H1 2025
Croatia’s hotel sector has experienced notable development in recent years, driven by a steady rise in tourist arrivals and ongoing investment in new hospitality infrastructure. A significant hotel concentration is in central urban areas, particularly in proximity to key cultural landmarks, commercial zones, and transportation nodes.