RIU Hotels & Resorts has joined The Code UK, extending its child protection framework to a fifth country after 13+ years of global membership and Top Member status in Spain and Mexico.
Three European hotel transactions this week: De Silva City acquires four Accor-branded hotels in Poland (752 rooms), Atream buys Sun Palace Albir in Spain, and Kronen Collection picks up Keswick Country House Hotel in England.
HOSPA shortlists 15 finalists across five categories including finance, revenue management, technology, ESG, and commercial leadership, with winners announced at HOSPACE on 12 November 2026.
Mark Lewis, CEO since 2017, will leave Hospitality Action in March 2027 after expanding its EAP and unlocking over £1M in welfare benefits for hospitality workers in crisis.
Travelodge expanded its 'Care to Career' programme to Manchester, offering care leavers aged 18-30 a four-day employability bootcamp with guaranteed interviews, following a successful 2024 Liverpool pilot.
Explora Journeys signed a Letter of Intent with Dutch shipbuilder Den Breejen Shipyard to build its first luxury river ships, with sales planned to open in 2027.
Aroundtown signed 20-year leases with Leonardo Hotels for two Berlin Alexanderplatz properties totaling 624 rooms, rebranded from the former H2 and H4 hotels.
Minor Hotels' nhow brand launches a certified gaming and esports ecosystem across 8 European properties, with Gaming Rooms, Studios, and portable Gaming Suitcases, and further expansion planned for 2027.
Rosewood Foundation's Rise to the Table residency returns in London, March 7-13, 2027, offering emerging female hospitality talent leadership coaching, peer networking, and a year-long mentorship with a senior Rosewood leader.
Highgate and Eternam's Alcyon Hospitality Europe fund jointly acquired the 191-key Zafolia Hotel Athens, marking Highgate's first Greece entry, with full renovation planned.
Radisson Hotel Group and GDS-Movement have launched a practical guide for Associations and PCOs, addressing the gap where 66% see sustainability as a priority but fewer than 34% have embedded it into operations.
Leonardo Hotels Central Europe simultaneously acquires four former Revo Hotels across Berlin, Düsseldorf, and Dortmund, adding 1,328 rooms spanning its Leonardo Smart and Leonardo Royal brand concepts.
Hilton signs 10 Spark by Hilton hotels across England and Wales via a strategic deal with AG Hotels Group, adding 672 rooms in cities including Cardiff, Coventry and Derby, with openings expected from late 2026.
Paris hotels hit their highest August occupancy since 2015, with RevPAR up 11.7% year-over-year, driven by the Rock en Seine music festival in late August.
WTTC warns uncapped overnight visitor levies in England could cut international visitor spending by up to £14.4bn in 2027, with 29% of key-market travellers considering alternative destinations.
UK hotel transactions reached £2.1bn in H1 2026, a £500m year-on-year increase, with London alone accounting for £1.4bn and attracting buyers from Spain, Italy, Israel, Singapore, and domestic sources.
The WTTC 26th Global Summit, themed "FUTU[RE]SET", takes place 7–9 October 2026 in Valletta, Malta, with 1,000+ delegates and former Canadian PM Justin Trudeau as headline speaker.
Harbour Hotels acquires Brooks Guesthouse Bristol, adding 30 keys to its existing city asset and bringing Harbour Hotel Bristol's total room count to 72 following a 2027 refurbishment.
Ten hotels from five European countries are nominated for the Hotel Property Award 2026, to be presented at the 196+ forum in Munich on 7 October at Hotel Bayerischer Hof.
The HOSTA 2026 report by Horwath HTL forecasts a 2.5% drop in Dutch hotel demand and rising consumer prices as VAT on accommodation jumps from 9% to 21%.