RIU Hotels & Resorts continues to move forward with the Proudly Committed strategy after the circular economy plans in place at its hotels in the Balearic Islands have been certified by AENOR. The Riu Playa Park, Riu Concordia, Riu Bravo, Riu Festival and Riu San Francisco in Playa de Palma, as well as the Riu La Mola in Formentera, have received this certification.
Following HSMAI Europe’s recent successful launch into the Greek market, we are thrilled to announce yet another major step in our expansion through a new strategic partnership with Xenia 2024 exhibition, taking place from November 23-25, 2024 in Metropolitan Expo exhibition center - Athens, Greece. This collaboration represents a significant milestone in HSMAI Europe’s growing presence within the Greek hospitality sector.
We’re excited to launch Hospitality’s Leading Voices, a new monthly series offering exclusive interviews where Philippe Roy, Founder of Red Yucca and new member of the upcoming HSMAI Europe France Advisory Board, engages with senior executives from the hotel and travel industry. Each edition brings you up close with leaders who are shaping the future, sharing their stories, and providing valuable takeaways for the industry.
ASHG (Alchemy Step Hotel Group) is pleased to announce the acquisition of FLI Group, a portfolio of eight hotels in Belgium. ASHG is an investment partnership between Alchemy Special Opportunities LLP and Step Partners GmbH, dedicated to investing in the European hotel sector.
Specialist hotel operating company, Resident Hotels, announced it has signed a franchise agreement with Marriott International to convert its four Sleeperz Hotels to the Four Points Flex by Sheraton brand. Following the purchase of a majority stake in Sleeperz Hotels by Mactaggart Family & Partners, the portfolio has been operated by Resident Hotels (also majority owned by the same family office) since November 2022.
A circular economy could boost the hospitality sector by reducing costs and making resources go further while at the same cutting greenhouse gas emissions, a new report finds.
After founding and developing the Zleep Hotels brand, CEO Peter Haaber has entered an agreement with Marriott International through his hotel management company, Core Hospitality, to rebrand its 14 Zleep Hotels properties in Denmark to the Four Points Flex by Sheraton brand. The majority of the hotels are expected to be fully rebranded in December of this year, with the rest following in early 2025.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has today announced the signing of two hotels under Hilton’s new premium economy conversion brand, Spark by Hilton, as part of a wider agreement with Verkehrsbuero Hospitality. Spark by Hilton Vienna Donaustadt and Spark by Hilton Vienna Messe Prater will both open later this year.
Leading European hotel management company Cycas Hospitality today announced its appointment to manage YOTEL London Shoreditch. The vibrant and contemporary hotel, located in the heart of East London, brings the organisation’s portfolio to nine hotels and over 1,000 rooms within the UK capital, and over 55 properties under management across Europe.
Innovations are decisive for the success of developing and securing the future of the tourism industry. As the World’s Largest Travel Trade Show, ITB Berlin offers these innovations a groundbreaking platform. From 4 to 6 March 2025 the eTravel Stage, an integral part of the ITB Berlin Convention, will be focusing on technological change and digital progress in the travel industry. Experts can share their knowledge with an international audience of trade visitors at a total of five theme tracks. With the ITB Innovators, ITB Berlin puts the spotlight on the visionaries in the travel industry. The future-oriented platform presents the latest products, innovations and services by ITB Berlin’s exhibitors that have the potential to make a long-term impact on the industry.
HSMAI Europe has announced its official launch in Spain, marking a significant milestone in its strategy to expand and strengthen its membership in southern Europe. Following an introduction into Greece earlier this year, the expansion into Spain reinforces HSMAI’s mission to grow its influence and foster collaboration in Europe’s most dynamic hospitality markets.
From October 2 to 6, Marsala will host the inaugural edition of Insolito Marsala, a festival that blends wine tourism, art, technology, and next-generation hospitality. Insolito Marsala aims to propel Sicily into the future, transforming the region into a stage for innovation, all within a setting steeped in tradition. With educational sessions, tastings, artistic installations, and exclusive dinners, Insolito Marsala offers a cutting-edge cultural laboratory, breaking away from the conventional food and wine festival format.
Adele’s 10-day residency drove significant performance growth for Munich’s hotel industry, according to August 2024 data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.
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.
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.
"Tourism Doing Business – Investing in Armenia" guides investors and tourism professionals seeking in-depth knowledge about Armenia's tourism sector. It allows them to make informed decisions by showcasing Armenia's unique cultural heritage, robust economic growth, and supportive business environment.
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.
London hotels saw a spike in hotel performance during Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, according to August preliminary data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.
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.
At Accor, sustainability is rooted at the center of our design strategy. In practice, that means that the Design & Technical Services teams channel their talent and creativity into ensuring that the strategy and the concepts they create have a positive impact on the environment and society. Our teams have developed specific construction guidelines for sustainability for each of our brands, while a rigorous selection criteria for design, and construction products and suppliers has been set to guarantee that all our partners ౼ from conception to production ౼ share our commitment to sustainability. With circularity and carbon reduction in mind, we have also begun using an eco-design measurement tool to analyze the environmental performance of our design concepts.