UN Tourism's new investment guidelines showcase Bulgaria's record 13.3 million visitors in 2024 and major brand commitments from Hyatt, Marriott, and Hilton.
The European hostel chain acquired former Accor properties for freehold ownership, converting them into 1,218 beds across 303 rooms by Q1 2027.
The 99-room property marks RBH's sixth Ibis hotel and fourth Edinburgh location, expanding their Accor relationship and new partnership with Legal & General.
The AI-powered platform analyzed 500,000+ reviews across 1,200+ Bulgarian hotels and successfully piloted in Paris with 800,000+ reviews.
Trinity's third European acquisition since 2023 adds to a portfolio including The Standard London and Park Hyatt Zurich as the firm builds scale across luxury and lifestyle segments.
UN Tourism launched investment guidelines highlighting 14 projects worth €692.2 million across Lithuania's wellness, MICE, and sustainable accommodation sectors.
The deal adds Schulz's 1,000-bed Berlin property and experienced founders to a&o's EUR 500 million expansion plan across European cities.
The thermal spa resort becomes Relais & Châteaux's first property on Ischia after recent renovations including a new Lighthouse Suite.
European Travel Commission and Eurail honor 23 campaigns promoting rail travel, with winners from Switzerland Tourism, Rail Europe, Slovenske železnice, and Sweet/Silverrail.
The French luxury group is restructuring its century-old portfolio into four distinct collections: Signature (Fouquet's ultra-luxury), Heritage (iconic resorts), Address (boutique Maison Barrière), and Premium (business-leisure).
Euromonitor's annual index shows global city tourism grew 8% to 702 million arrivals, with Asia Pacific leading at 10% growth and Bangkok topping visitor numbers at 30.3 million.
Dutch holiday park demand has grown 40% since 2012 while supply increased only 26%, creating investment opportunities for private equity amid traditional financing model challenges.
The Caribbean wellness resort brand will open its first European property in Portugal's Algarve in 2029, featuring 175 rooms and a 40,000-square-foot spa facility.
Lobby's CEO and Elegia's founders presented how AI automation can bridge the gap between guest expectations for instant service and hotels' outdated manual workflows.
The acquisition adds 638 rooms across four IntercityHotels, bringing Leonardo's German portfolio to 73 properties after renovations complete in Q2 2026.
The expansion includes debuts for Andaz and The Standard lifestyle brands in Lisbon, plus new Hyatt Regency properties in Vilamoura and Cape Verde.
The challenge attracted over 20,000 participants globally and awarded French startups working on solutions from geolocated audio experiences to wastewater treatment systems.
The luxury interior design firm, known for projects like Six Senses Kyoto and One&Only Le Saint Géran, has appointed William Evans and Matt Nadilo to lead the new studio.
UN Tourism has reaffirmed its commitment to accessibility, advancing national strategies while also highlighting the achievements of Ukrainian destinations to become more inclusive.
The Hospitality Professionals Association (HOSPA) celebrated another record-breaking attendance at its annual conference, HOSPACE 2025, which took place on 13th November at the Royal Lancaster London – marking the 20th edition of the flagship event.