Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has announced plans to expand its presence in Türkiye to more than 120 hotels trading and pipeline, with the signing of 10 new hotels across 4 of its award-winning brands – DoubleTree by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton by Hilton – adding more than 1,000 guest rooms.
Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to welcome the exceptional to Madrid, with the debut of the first Radisson Collection property in Spain’s vibrant capital. This iconic hotel is set to open in 2027, redefining luxury hospitality in Madrid. The hotel will be located on Alcala Street, one of Madrid’s most prominent avenues in the prestigious Canalejas area, surrounded by renowned luxury brands such as Hermès, Louis Vuitton, and Cartier.
Travelodge Group, the UK’s first budget hotel brand which operates more than 600 hotels, today announces its results for the nine months ended 30 September 2024. Travelodge delivered a 0.5% increase in revenue to £786.1 million (2023: £782 million), reflecting resilient market demand from its diverse range of leisure and business customers, albeit with a more challenging rate environment. The Group reported a comparable Group EBITDA of £187 million and Travelodge OpCo delivered a comparable EBITDA of £178 million (2023: £195.2m), while navigating ongoing inflationary pressures, including successive increases in the National Living Wage, rent reviews and energy costs.
Two years ago—in partnership with some of the largest real estate companies in the US—we launched Airbnb-friendly Apartments (AFA) to help renters locate apartment buildings that would allow part-time hosting, something previously difficult to find. Since that time, we’ve been hard at work continuing to grow the program and today, we’re excited to announce the expansion of AFA underneath Airbnb-friendly Real Estate, which now also includes Airbnb-friendly Condos (AFC).
The online ticket shop is open now for tourism professionals and offers attractive early bird rates until 14 January 2025. Ticket holders have automatic access to the new ITB Match & Meet networking function. Senior buyers can apply now for the exclusive ITB Buyers Circle.
Mohari Hospitality ("Mohari") today announced the acquisition of the Bauer Hotel in Venice, Italy. The acquisition of this iconic property is a significant addition to Mohari's growing European portfolio, underscoring its commitment to building a collection of luxury properties with irreplaceable heritage and unique cultural resonance.
Institut Lyfe, a renowned French school recognised globally for excellence in the culinary arts, pastry, hospitality, and restaurant professions, has partnered with Yannick Alléno, a world-class chef who has earned multiple Michelin stars, including two awards of 3 stars. Together, they are proud to present Pavyllon, a training restaurant by Yannick Alléno and Institut Lyfe LYON. This new venture strengthens the longstanding partnership between Yannick Alléno and Institut Lyfe, based on a modern approach to cuisine and the transmission of knowledge to future generations - just as the collaborative establishment of the School of Sauces did in 2021.
Global hotel brand BWH Hotels has revealed a five-year plan to add 100 hotels to its GB portfolio to give the group 20,000 rooms nationwide.
As we reflect on another year of dedication to sustainable growth and responsible hospitality, I am proud to present our 2023 Sustainability & CSR Report. At Mitsis Group, our commitment to excellence goes hand in hand with our unwavering dedication to sustainability, social responsibility, and ethical governance. This year, we have continued to make significant strides in our efforts to create a positive impact on the environment, empower our communities, and ensure that our guests can travel sustainably.
On the 10-year anniversary of Barcelona’s clampdown on hosting1, Airbnb is calling on the city to rethink its approach to short-term rentals, as new analysis shows its policies are failing to ease housing and overtourism challenges.
Sweden is making a bold (and slightly cheeky) move to trademark its name, putting an end to travel mix-ups. The home of cinnamon rolls and fika has applied to the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) to protect its name from international duplicates that might confuse unsuspecting travellers who want to experience the original Sweden and is calling on people around the world to support its application via an online petition.
KE Hotels is pleased to announce the expansion of its UK portfolio with the addition of three Hampton by Hilton hotels under new Hotel Management Agreements (HMA) as of October 2024. The properties now under KE Hotels’ management are Hampton by Hilton Newcastle, Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Broad Street, and Hampton by Hilton Sheffield.
Who or what is your most exceptional hospitality icon? That was the question posed by Hotelschool The Hague as it marked its 95th anniversary, inviting industry professionals, students, employees, and alumni to join in celebrating the people and objects that shape the world of hospitality.
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), a global leader in hospitality, launches new midscale conversion brand, Garner, in Europe with its first hotels opening in Germany. The brand's debut is in partnership with NOVUM Hospitality, one of Europe’s largest private hotel operators.
Dalata Hotel Group plc (‘Dalata’ or the ‘Group’), the largest hotel operator in Ireland, with a growing presence in the United Kingdom and Continental Europe, is pleased to announce that it has exchanged an agreement for lease for a new 4-star Clayton hotel to be developed on the Tower 42 Estate in the City of London.
With the acquisition of TOP INTERNATIONAL Hotels, Grand Metropolitan Hotels will expand its portfolio, leveraging synergies to enhance the competitiveness of its partner and member hotels in global markets. The integration of established processes, innovative technologies, and expert knowledge will be key to shared success.
Bob W, the tech-powered hospitality provider, has signed a lease for its first property in Sweden, marking a major step in its European expansion and completing its presence across all four Nordic capital cities.The seven-storey property, a former hotel located in Stockholm’s vibrant city-centre district of Norrmalm, will undergo comprehensive refurbishment works to transform it into a Bob W building. The operator has partnered with forward-thinking Swedish landlord, Altira, to convert the site located on the corner of Döbelnsgatan and Kammakargatan into a design-led, tech-powered space, with practical completion expected in summer 2025.
Alchemy Step Hotel Group (ASHG) is delighted to announce the successful acquisition of the Gresham Belson Hotel in Brussels, Belgium, effective as of November 1st, 2024. This acquisition further expands the company’s presence throughout Belgium, following the recent addition of eight hotels across key city destinations in Belgium in October 2024, with the portfolio now servicing business, MICE and leisure guests.
Zoku Paris is set to welcome its first “Writer-in-Residence” from November 8-10 as part of an innovative new project that delves deeper into the meaning of hybrid hospitality, and how it supports both a sense of belonging and productivity for today’s professionals.
This newsletter provides a snapshot of the performance and outlook of the Greek hotel industry.