Travalyst accelerates the development of the Data Hub six months after launch
Amadeus partnership through Tech4Impact program enabled native mobile app development for offline sustainability data capture by small accommodation providers.
Press Releases
StepStone and Proprium’s a&o Hostels acquires former office in central Berlin for conversion into Europe’s largest hostel
The €40 million conversion will create a 2,500-bed flagship property near Checkpoint Charlie, part of a&o's €500 million expansion backed by StepStone and Proprium.
London’s Hotels Maintain Strong Profitability Despite Softer RevPAR in 2025
Central London hotels achieved 46.8% GOP margin and £135.5 GOP per room through disciplined cost control, despite 0.9% RevPAR decline and ongoing wage pressures.
The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026 to Take Place in Paris
The prestigious awards ceremony moves from London to Paris for the first time since 2023, with extended voting periods and new Academy leadership.
HAMA Europe announces the finalists of the 10th Annual Asset Management Achievement Award 2026
Four nominees include Brookfield's Barcelona Moxy, EQ Hotels' London Novotel, Pygmalion's 9-hotel Spanish portfolio, and Minor Hotels' Amsterdam Avani.
Investors Return to Europe’s Hotel Sector as Transactions Exceed €27 Billion
European hotel transaction activity reached €27 billion across 1,050+ hotels in 2025, marking the strongest investment year since 2019.
London To Host 52nd Annual General Meeting Of The European Hotel Managers Association (EHMA)
The March 2026 event will focus on AI and IoT applications in guest experience, featuring sessions across iconic London hotels including The Dorchester and Savoy.
Latest WTTC research shows that at least £14 billion would be lost from the UK economy if daily visitor taxes are introduced
Study of 2,502 travelers shows 29% of international visitors and 39% of UK residents would avoid destinations with visitor taxes.
HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin - Week Ending 13 February 2026
Three separate acquisitions include a 630-room French budget hotel portfolio, a Premier Inn in Wales with £9.6m financing, and Sandaya's first hotel purchase.
Cologne hotel performance jumped in January
RevPAR surged 23.2% year-over-year driven by events including Imm Cologne trade fair, STICKS & STONES career fair, and entertainment events.
WTTC warns that new UK tourism levies would dent growth, restrict jobs and reduce competitiveness
WTTC data shows UK tourism growth at 4.3% lags 36% behind global average of 6.7%, with country already ranking 113th for price competitiveness.
WTTC High-Level Meeting in Madrid Examines Global Investment Challenges and Opportunities in Travel & Tourism
The sector contributed $11.7 trillion to global GDP in 2025, with 1.5 billion international travelers marking the strongest year on record.
Milan hotel booking levels top 85% ahead of Winter Olympics
CoStar data shows February occupancy will hit 77.9%, the highest on record for Milan, with ADR jumping 48.1% year over year.
Redefining Iconic: Introducing Iconic Hotels & Resorts
L+R rebrands its hotel platform as Iconic Hotels & Resorts, appointing Shan Kanagasingham as COO to oversee a portfolio spanning 5 countries with £200m in planned renovations.
Hilton Continues Rapid Growth in Türkiye with New Signings across Four Brands
Five new properties span Hilton's flagship, DoubleTree, Tapestry Collection, and Garden Inn brands, opening between 2026-2028 across Istanbul, Antalya, and Kocaeli.
IHG Strengthens UK Presence with Four Hotel Agreements across Garner and voco Brands
IHG adds over 380 rooms through partnership expansion with Fairview Hotels, including one voco London property and three Garner locations opening through 2026.
London and Regional Announces Strategic Transformation and a Vertically Integrated Operating Platform Amid Global Growth
London and Regional transforms into L+R with new unified platform and launches Iconic Hotels & Resorts operating company with veteran Shan Kanagasingham as COO.
Greek Hospitality Industry Performance - 4th Quarter 2025
International arrivals rose 4.6% to 37 million, but infrastructure strain and a 29.8% tax burden on gross room rates squeezed hotel profitability despite revenue growth.
Experimental* Announces the Acquisition of Quinta Da Comporta
The acquisition follows Experimental's recent purchase of Hotel Infante Sagres in Porto, strengthening the group's Portuguese expansion strategy.
Travalyst initiative to drive industry-wide clarity on sustainability certifications ahead of the EU Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive (ECGT)
Travalyst updates its certification framework to help hotels and platforms prepare for EU regulations requiring verified sustainability claims by 2026.