Safestay (AIM: SSTY), one of Europe’s largest hostel groups, is pleased to announce the signing of its first franchise agreement as the Group continues to execute against its growth strategy which includes delivering capital-light expansion opportunities.
BWH Hotels GB has reported a seven per cent jump in revenue in the first half of 2025 with leisure groups and MICE bookings two of the key drivers.
Paris, the global capital of tourism, prestige, and hospitality, finally receives the landmark hotel ranking it truly deserves — built solely on the voices of over 800,000 guests.
Heralding the beginning of a new era, Kempinski Hotels have signed a landmark agreement to manage the Nymphenburg Palace Royal Residence. In partnership with HRH Prince Luitpold von Bayern and the Royal Family of Bavaria, Kempinski will manage the private residence exclusively from 1 March, 2025.
The Luxury Collection, part of Marriott International's portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, announces that, as of today, Casa Brera, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan, following its recent opening in Autumn, joins the prestigious The Luxury Collection brand.
From 4 to 6 March 2025, ITB Berlin is presenting an even larger and more diverse LGBTQ+ Tourism Pavilion in Hall 4.1, underlining the growing interest in and importance of the LGBTQ+ tourism market. Numerous new exhibitors and prestigious events such as the Gender Equality Award, as well as a new A3M survey and fascinating panel discussions at the Educational Hub and ITB Berlin Convention round off the show.
A new survey revealed that 91 per cent of hoteliers say costs have surged since the Autumn Budget, with six out of 10 reporting a hike of more than 20 per cent.
Dr. Meng-Mei Maggie Chen (Assistant Professor of Marketing) and Amélie Keller (Flagship Resilient Tourism Coordinator), offer insights into their collaborative work with Nyon Région Tourisme and Blent Hospitality Business Intelligence.
Choice Hotels EMEA and Faranda Hotels & Resorts have signed a new long-term strategic agreement that will see Choice Hotels expand its Spanish portfolio through the addition of eight properties, comprising more than 700 rooms.
Malaga will ban new short-term tourism rentals in 43 neighbourhoods of the city, the latest step taken by Spanish authorities to address residents' concerns that they are being priced out of the property market by the booming tourism business.
In a groundbreaking collaboration, Novotel Hotels and ALL, Accor’s booking platform and loyalty programme are proud to announce the opening of. "La Suite Novotel by ALL.com" - an exclusive permanent hotel room within the legendary Parc des Princes stadium, home of the Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) football club, one of the biggest in the world.
Contrary to the pessimists who dwell on seeing the glass as half-empty, while it steadily filled up over the weeks, the final result is very positive. It is generally satisfying both in terms of numbers and the overall sentiment of having successfully hosted a major global event without major hitches.
CNN — The Netherlands’ Amsterdam will no longer allow new hotel buildings to be built as part of its fight against mass tourism, the local government said on Wednesday, April 17.
Thousands of people protested in Tenerife on Saturday, calling for the Spanish island to temporarily limit tourist arrivals to stem a boom in short-term holiday rentals and hotel construction that is driving up housing costs for locals.
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) and NOVUM Hospitality announce a long-term agreement that will double IHG's presence in Germany to more than 200 hotels in almost 100 cities through an exciting Holiday Inn – the niu brand collaboration and European debuts for IHG's Garner and Candlewood Suites brands.
A few weeks ago, I had the unique opportunity to visit Switzerland to attend the Young Hospitality Summit in Lausanne, Switzerland. I spent my first two days wandering Zürich, the largest city in the country, and I encountered a completely different model of hospitality. The straightforward service was complemented by unique, heartfelt experiences, and all workers were attentive and professional. I found myself efficiently and kindly served, and I began to think that the Swiss-German model of service has something to teach other countries. I believe that the simplicity of the hospitality in Zürich could refresh the sometimes-overwhelming hospitality we experience here in the United States.
During my career inside hotels, I had the pleasure of opening and transitioning several hotels to our brand, processes and systems. This was always a lot of work but well worth it because you got to meet a lot of new cool people and on top of that traveling to some pretty nice locations.
Ruby has expanded its co-working offerings to Malta, inaugurating its first workspace in the vibrant business district of St. Julian's, and situated opposite the iconic Mercury Tower designed by Zaha Hadid. Ruby Ninu is equipped with 125 workstations and is the brand's seventh workspace in Europe.
Wars, recessions, and outbreaks—No matter the hardship that arrives at hospitality’s door, its foundations remain stable and sturdy. Despite enduring significant challenges in recent years, the sector has shown impressive resilience and continues to grow at a rate of 5.9%, almost double that of the UK economy.1
Earlier this week, Travelodge, the UK’s first budget hotel brand, has released its latest Travel Report which delves into the upcoming holiday travel trends for 2024, as voted for by the nation.