Press Releases

Novotel and ALL Unveil the Ultimate Football Experience: A Permanent Hotel Room in Paris Saint-Germain's Parc des Princes

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.

BTS from IntroWeek at EHL

EHL IntroWeek is designed to help you transition seamlessly into your new environment, ensuring you feel supported and connected from day one. This invaluable week provides insights into academic expectations, social opportunities, and vital local information that will serve you throughout your studies.

Hotelschool The Hague: 13% less business travellers to Amsterdam – but they stay 16% longer

Hotelschool The Hague announces insights from its first Yearly Outlook report, revealing that international business travel has fully recovered, surpassing pre-pandemic levels by 2% in 2024. This recovery marks a significant milestone for the global hospitality industry. In combination with key trends such as extended stays, shifts in accommodation preferences, and the rise of sustainable travel practices taking center stage. Authored by Jeroen Oskam, Director of the school's Research Centre, the report offers strategic insights for industry leaders entering a phase that is different from pre-pandemic times, driven by new developments in business travel.

IHG Hotels & Resorts launches NOMO (Night On My Own) package as 68% of parents say they need a solo break after the summer holidays

As summer comes to an end, 70% of parents admit to feeling exhausted after the summer holidays. To help people rest and recharge, solo, IHG Hotels & Resorts is launching a new NOMO (Night On My Own) package. No kids, no partner, no pets, no housemates, just some time to unwind and be taken care of at a hotel - a discounted stay, 20% off food and drink (including room service), extra late check-out until 2pm plus other perks at IHG Hotels & Resorts properties across the UK & Ireland.

Poland's Rise in Popularity During the Shoulder Season

As travelers search for new, less crowded, and more affordable European destinations, Poland has emerged as a top choice. Once overshadowed by its more popular Western European neighbors, Poland is now attracting the attention of travelers during the shoulder season, a time traditionally considered less busy for tourism. This shift is driven by the growing desire for offbeat destinations that offer rich cultural experiences without the overwhelming crowds found in more famous spots.

Berlin Hotel Market Spotlight

Berlin is at the top of the list of the world's favourite destinations for city breaks, both in Germany and internationally. The hotel landscape is correspondingly lively - increasingly sustainable and with numerous modern, new and individual concepts.

After expecting a slight revival in the hotel investment market at the beginning of the year, our latest Hotel Market Spotlight for Berlin now looks at the hotel performance itself.

How have profits and revenues developed within a year (H1 2024 vs. H1 2023)? Have operating costs and expenses increased? And what proportion do wage and labour costs account for? Here are the key findings:

Spotlights

  • Despite considerable cost pressure, the full-service branded hotels in Berlin recorded rising profits in the first half of 2024.
  • The occupancy rate reached 71% in the first half of 2024, up from 68% in H1 2023.
  • While utility costs fell by 23%, the overall operating expenses increased by 13%. Labor costs recorded the strongest growth of 10% compared to the previous year.
  • Nevertheless, thanks to 4% revenue growth, the GOP (gross operating profit) per available room rose by 2%.

Christine Mayer, Partner, Valuation & Advisory Services:

'The revenue of hotels in Berlin continues to recover, underpinned by Berlin’s popularity as a tourism and business destination. It is good to see that this also translates into improved nominal profits despite the cost pressures. A good sign for hotel investors and operators.’

Access the full report here

Insolito Marsala: The New Face of Sicilian Hospitality

In Sicily, summer is known to last longer. This year, in a city historically tied to hospitality and welcome, the atmosphere of vacation and relaxation will linger until October. The city of Marsala is ready to host the first edition of "Insolito Marsala"; a festival that weaves together wine tourism, Ho.Re.Ca 3.0, art, and technology into a single experience. From October 2nd to 6th, Marsala will transform into a stage for events, standing out in an increasingly crowded and oversaturated landscape through its unique combination of tradition and modernity, positioning itself as a national and international point of reference.

Zleep Hotels and Core Hospitality merges

Danish hotel company Zleep Hotels A/S is merging with the third-party hotel management company Core Hospitality A/S, creating the 4th largest hotel operating company from Denmark. The merger happens immediately after a split with Deutsche Hospitality; while the German hotel group now owns 100% of the Zleep Hotels brand, Core Hospitality owns 100% of the operations in Denmark.

Radisson Collection and Gambero Rosso Unveil "A Roman Guide for Foodies" in the "Taste of Heritage" Gastronomy Series

Radisson Collection and Gambero Rosso Unveil "A Roman Guide for Foodies" in the "Taste of Heritage" Gastronomy Series Building on the success of its "Taste of Heritage" Gastronomy Series, Radisson Collection continues its journey of connecting guests with authentic local experiences. The latest edition, "A Roman Guide for Foodies," is crafted in collaboration with Gambero Rosso, Italy’s renowned wine and food experts.