How small hotels can use technology to outpace chains
The GM of The Gallivant, a MICHELIN-key boutique hotel in East Sussex, explains how independents can outmaneuver chains using agile tech stacks, AI tools, and fast iteration cycles.
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196+ forum Munich: 24 hotels from eleven countries compete for the European “Hotel Property Award 2026”
24 hotels from 11 European countries are competing for the Hotel Property Award 2026, with the ceremony set for 7 October at Hotel Bayerischer Hof Munich.
Now Open: Four Seasons Hotel Mykonos Blends Timeless Luxury with the Spirit of the Island
Four Seasons Hotel Mykonos is now open and welcoming guests for its inaugural summer season. Set above Kalo Livadi Bay, the Hotel features contemporary design, a private beach, dining with sea views and immersive island experiences.
Mangia’s Unveils Costa Ragusa: A New Sicilian Destination
Mangia's Hotels & Resorts, Italy's leading hotel collection, is unveiling Costa Ragusa, a new lifestyle destination on Sicily's south-eastern coast that brings together two distinctive hospitality concepts alongside a curated collection of restaurants, wellness facilities and leisure offerings. Anchored by the 5-star all-inclusive Mangia's Costa Ragusa Borgo, which soft-opened on 1 July, and the 5-star luxury Icona's Costa Ragusa Resort, due to open 1 August, the destination is designed to welcome both resident guests and visitors seeking authentic Sicilian experiences. Together, they represent the first chapter of an ambitious destination development project on Sicily's south-eastern coast, opening up one of Italy's most authentic and under-explored regions to international travellers.
Recognising hospitality vs hotel admin
A podcast episode exploring how Kenilworth Hotel used Eccobell's Belle platform, deployed via in-room QR codes in August 2025, to shift front desk workload from admin tasks to genuine hospitality.
Ryan Haynes, Director/Lead Consultant, Hoteliers' Voice Podcast/ Haynes MarComs Ltd
Minor Hotels Expands into Türkiye's Aegean with Anantara Çeşme Retreat and Residences
Minor Hotels announces the development of Anantara Retreat Çeşme and Anantara Residences Çeşme, a new luxury retreat and branded residences in Türkiye's renowned Aegean region. Scheduled to open in 2030, the project will strengthen Minor Hotels' growing luxury portfolio in Türkiye while expanding into one of the country's most sought-after leisure destinations.
Expert Views (15)
Alessio Re, Founder, Klartika
No. The question bundles several things under "Google search marketing." Ads, Hotel Ads, Business Profile and YouTube sit alongside organic, and zero-click only erodes one slice of that, informational organic clicks.Booking intent is transactional and local, the query types least touched by AI Overviews: under 10% of commercial searches trigger one.
Max Starkov, Hospitality & travel technologist and digital strategist, Hospitality Net
The zero-click phenomenon on Google is a fact. So, how can hoteliers benefit from it? What does it mean for hotel marketing? The answer is very simple: If there are no clicks, Google Hotel Ads and Google Ads become FREE BRAND MARKETING for the hotel since Google charges CPC only if someone clicks on your sponsored listings (Google Ads or Google Hotel Ads).The moral of the story?
Mark Fancourt, Co-Founder & Principal Consultant, TRAVHOTECH
Should hoteliers abandon Google search marketing because of zero-click search? All of the structural evidence suggests not. This is still the foundational architecture of online content as we enter the next generation of search—or AI Search, as I coin it.Whether consumers use an AI-powered browser layout or a native generative application, they are initially looking for frictionless information.
Plane Rude: Loud Media, Smelly Food and TikTok Filming Top Passengers’ Cabin Gripes
Booking.com survey of 1,000 UK adults finds 67% behave on planes as they do at home, with loud media, smelly food, and TikTok filming topping the list of cabin irritants.
Me and All Hotel Leipzig Opens in Germany
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Me and All Hotel Leipzig, a 282-room hotel that combines Bauhaus-inspired design, local culture and social experiences in the heart of Leipzig. Operated by the Lindner Hotel Group as part of its strategic collaboration with Hyatt, the hotel reflects the successful combination between Hyatt’s global brand expertise and Lindner’s deep understanding of the German hospitality market. The opening marks the continued expansion of the Me and All Hotels brand in Germany, further strengthening its position within Hyatt’s Lifestyle portfolio.
Hospitality investment: making your joint venture with an international operator a success
A practical guide for hotel owners approached by international operators, covering JV structuring, governance, financing, management agreements, and exit planning.
By Christopher Boinet and Anne Epinat
Marriott’s Lefay Acquisition Signals a Future of Wellness Cobranding
Marriott's acquisition of Lefay Resorts is less about net unit growth and more about owning the Lefay SPA Method as a scalable wellness playbook for repositioning existing luxury properties.
By Adam Mogelonsky and Larry Mogelonsky
Your Apartment Brings Design-Led Living to Earl's Court with Latest London Launch
Your Apartment is proud to announce the opening of its latest London property: a collection of design-led serviced apartments at 59 Longridge Road, Earl's Court, in the heart of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
Destination Weddings Drive Group Booking Demand, Reveals Hyatt
Hyatt's Vows Venues study of 2,000 UK adults finds 83% want to marry abroad, with Italy topping destination choices and couples budgeting £36,579 on average for the event.
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Erik Muñoz, Business Development Director EMEA, TrustYou
Visa Destinations is an interesting development, but it's too early to call it a major shift in hotel distribution. Visa has huge global reach through its billions of payment cards, giving it the potential to become a significant travel booking platform.
Mark Fancourt, Co-Founder & Principal Consultant, TRAVHOTECH
I wrote some time back about the emergence of banking as a genuine alternative to traditional distribution and their depth of customer intelligence as compared to other business types competing for the same customer.It’s a mistake to look at this strictly through the lens of Visa's direct customer relationships or draw parallels to Amazon's travel missteps.
Pablo Torres, Director, Torres Hospitality Consulting
Visa's 4.3 billion cards in circulation miss something AMEX has: an aspirational brand cardholders actively choose because of what it says about them.That distinction matters more than scale here. Amex built travel credibility over decades with their concierge desks, Centurion Lounges, curated hotel collections...
Supercity Aparthotels opens Micklegate in York: a new standard for flexible city stays
Supercity Aparthotels has opened its ninth property, Micklegate, in the heart of York city centre.
Destination By Hyatt brand debuts in Uzbekistan with the opening of Beldersoy Resort and SPA
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today celebrated the opening of Beldersoy Resort and SPA, which blends a wellness focus and authentic Uzbek heritage with warm hospitality standards. As the first premium mountain resort and the first Destination by Hyatt branded property in Uzbekistan, the opening reflects a significant milestone for the brand in one of the world’s fastest-growing tourist destinations.[1]
Hacienda del Mar, member of The Meliá Collection, celebrates its grand opening with an evening inspired by the endless summers of the Mediterranean
Hacienda del Mar, member of The Meliá Collection, the latest addition to Meliá Hotels International’s exclusive collection of singular hotels, celebrated its official opening with an evening inspired by the Mediterranean lifestyle, bringing together nearly 300 guests, including well-known figures from the social and lifestyle scene such as Pepe Barroso, Helen Lindes and Jaydy Michel.
Wilde Brings Extended-Stay Aparthotel to Amsterdam Noord This Autumn
Boutique lifestyle aparthotel brand Wilde continues its European expansion with the upcoming opening of Wilde Amsterdam Noord on 30 September 2026. Following openings earlier this year in Vienna and Lisbon, the property marks Wilde's debut in the Netherlands and its first location expressly designed as a true extended-stay destination, available for bookings of seven nights or longer.
Wilde Opens Aparthotel in Porto's Historic Clérigos District
Boutique lifestyle aparthotel brand Wilde continues its European expansion with the opening of Wilde Porto, Clérigos on 10 July 2026. Following openings earlier this year in Vienna and Lisbon, the property marks Wilde's second location in Portugal and brings its city-based sanctuary to one of Europe's most creative and culturally-rooted neighbourhoods.
Mangia’s Sardinia Resort Joins Autograph Collection Hotels, Marking a New Phase of International Development
Mangia's Hotels & Resorts announces the entry of Mangia’s Sardinia Resort to the Autograph Collection, effective from July 2026. The resort becomes part of the international Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, strengthening Mangia's growth and presence within the premium hospitality sector.