Advertisement

Europe - Latest

Development Opening

Radisson Blu Hotel & Conference Centre, Salzburg opens as the city's largest conference hotel

Salzburg's largest conference hotel now operates under the Radisson Blu brand. The Radisson Blu Hotel & Conference Centre, Salzburg is an upper-upscale, full-service hotel with 262 rooms and suites and 1,785 square meters of event space, including a 960-square-meter ballroom for up to 1,000 guests. The hotel's integration into Radisson Hotel Group connects an established conference venue with international distribution, the Radisson Meetings program and Radisson Rewards, the group's loyalty network with more than 27 million members worldwide. The launch under the Radisson Blu brand comes at a time of record growth in Austria's meetings and events sector.

Radisson Blu
Salzburg, Austria
Development Pipeline

Swedish debut for Hotel Indigo by IHG with latest signing in Stockholm

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, announces the signing of Hotel Indigo Stockholm – Kvarnholmen in Sweden. Developed by Kvarnholmen Utveckling (KUAB) - a joint venture between Peab and JM - the property will be leased and operated by 1912 Hotels under a franchise agreement with IHG. The signing marks the first Hotel Indigo in Sweden and strengthens IHG's growing Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio across Northern Europe.

Indigo
Stockholm, Sweden
Hotel Yearbook Article The Hotel Yearbook 2026 - Technology Edition

Preface I: The Post-Human Traveler: Redefining the Guest

Zoltan Istvan challenges the hospitality industry to think beyond its most basic assumption: that its guests will remain human. From life extension drugs and brain implants to humanoid companions and autonomous AI entities, he maps a transhumanist future that renders current notions of the guest experience — and the guest itself — genuinely obsolete.

Zoltan Istvan
By Zoltan Istvan, Public Figure in Transhumanism, Zoltan Istvan
Development Renovation

New Opening La Bourdonnais (Paris 7): The Traveller's Art De Vivre

Located in the heart of the 7th district of Paris, just a stone's throw from the Champ de Mars and the Eiffel Tower, Hotel La Bourdonnais and its bar, Minuit Express, make the perfect starting point for a Parisian adventure. Fully renovated in the spring of 2026, this 4-star boutique hotel, part of the Inwood Hotels collection, boasts a prime location, just a few minutes away on foot from the most beautiful monuments the capital has to offer. Its elegant interiors, inspired by the golden age of explorers, offer a refined interlude at the heart of a vibrant and ever-changing Paris.

Inwood Hotels
Paris, France
Hotel Yearbook Article The Hotel Yearbook 2026 - Technology Edition

Foreword by the Editor-in-Chief: The Olympia Effect

One of my favorite short stories of all time is Der Sandmann by German Romantic author E. T. A. Hoffmann. At first reading, it is a Gothic tale about childhood trauma, but beneath the surface lies something far more unsettling: a philosophical autopsy of the fragile boundary between the human and the artificial, and, perhaps, a cautionary tale about the hospitality of tomorrow.

Simone Puorto
By Simone Puorto, Head of Emerging Trends and Strategic Innovation, Hospitality Net
Development Renovation

THDP Reimagines the Interiors of Porta Rossa Hotel Firenze Colbert Collection

THDP has completed the interior redesign of the guestrooms and public areas of Porta Rossa Hotel Firenze Colbert Collection, one of Florence’s oldest and most historically significant hotels. The project redefines the guest experience through a sensitive and layered approach that enhances the building’s architectural and cultural legacy while introducing a contemporary language of understated elegance.

Colbert Collection
Firenze, Italy
Ad Be seen. Be trusted.
Why Hospitality Net Leads B2B in Hospitality

Learn what makes us the industry-leader in what we do.
Hospitality Net
Development Opening

Ruby Makes Scandinavian Debut as Ruby Frida Opens in Sweden’s Capital

Ruby opens Ruby Frida in Stockholm. It is the brand’s first property in Sweden and an electric new addition to its ever-growing global portfolio. Located in the vibrant Stockholm district of Kungsholmen near Fridhemsplan, inspired by the city’s influential music heritage and the creative spirit of the swinging sixties, the 187-room hotel introduces Ruby’s signature character-rich, design-led approach to one of Stockholm’s most connected and fast evolving areas. Ruby Frida combines dynamic social spaces, a design concept deeply connected to Stockholm’s cultural pulse, a 24 serving cocktails and barista coffee, and an effortless guest experience designed around what cosmopolitan travellers value most.

Ruby Hotels
Stockholm, Sweden
Development Opening

Campanile PRIME and Première Classe strengthen their footprint at Warsaw Chopin Airport with a new hotel hub

On June 9, a new hotel complex combining two concepts, Campanile PRIME Warsaw Airport and Première Classe Warsaw Airport, welcomed its first guests on Komitet Obrony Robotników Street in Warsaw, near Warsaw Chopin Airport. The investment, carried out by Sangate Sancak under the brands from Louvre Hotels Group portfolio, is another step in the long-term development strategy of both partners in the hotel market in Poland and the region.

Première Classe
Warszawa, Poland
Mark Fancourt
By Mark Fancourt
Expert Views (15)
Ira Vouk
Ira Vouk, Hospitality Tech and AI Consultant, Hospitality 2.0 Consulting

United States will never adopt the same ruling. It's a capitalist country where businesses needs (not the government) dictate business actions. Smart operators will implement automation where it makes sense and where it augments "human touch".

Max Starkov
Max Starkov, Hospitality & travel technologist and digital strategist, Hospitality Net

The classic philosophy in hospitality is that guests require services provided by super nice, smiling, well-trained humans. I believe this philosophy is greatly exaggerated, especially today. A great example of why guests do not care about human-provided services comes from the vacation rental sector.Today, 20% of roomnights are consumed at vacation rentals/ short-term rentals: houses, villas, condos and apartments.

Martin Soler
Martin Soler, Partner, Soler & Associates

So far I haven't personally seen AI actually cut jobs. I'm not saying it hasn't but I haven't personally seen it yet. It has however empowered people to do a whole lot more, so it might slow down future hires. But I haven't seen it replace anyone that was hired, unless the person utterly refused to learn how to use AI.

View all Answers
Development Pipeline

Les Temps Istanbul Karakoy, Curio Collection by Hilton Opens Its Doors to Guests in June 2026

Les Temps Istanbul Karakoy, Curio Collection by Hilton, is set to open its doors in June 2026, breathing new life into the historic Generali Han. Merging the grandeur of the early 20th century with a sophisticated modern aesthetic, the hotel introduces a "Minimalist Elegance" philosophy to one of Istanbul's most vibrant neighbourhoods.

Curio – A Collection by Hilton
Istanbul, Turkey
Ad AI Hospitality
Ernest - Lighthouse's AI for hoteliers

"Just tell me why my weekend pickup dropped." With Ernest, now you can ask your commercial data anything, and act on the answer. 
Lighthouse
Development Renovation

Hapimag Resort Westerland Aalborg Welcomes Guests Back Following Extensive Renovation

Hapimag AG, a leading provider of holiday apartments across Europe, has made one of its most popular properties on Sylt fit for the future. After around one and a half years of construction, the Westerland Aalborg resort presents itself as a modern retreat that masterfully combines tradition with contemporary style. Since 11 June 2026, the property, located in immediate proximity to the beach promenade and Brandenburger Strand, has been combining ecological efficiency with barrier-free comfort.

Hapimag / Havag
Sylt, Germany