A hospitality executive argues that hotels must build AI-ready operations now, ahead of AGI, using a four-dimension framework called PHAL that unifies Performance, Profit, Preference, and People.
Copenhagen's hotel market hit pre-pandemic occupancy levels in 2025 at ~77%, posted the largest hotel value increase in HVS's 2026 European index at 5.9%, and faces a constrained supply pipeline following new city-centre development restrictions.
Bob W, the tech-powered hospitality operator, has signed a long-term lease for a 7,500 sq m former police station in Copenhagen's iconic Meatpacking District, in partnership with Nordic real estate investor Slättö.
Karim Nielsen, CEO of Kolpin Hotels, is proud to announce the appointment of Karolina Lasinska as General Manager at Hotel Sanders. Karolina joined Sanders at the reception desk, just before Sanders celebrated their first anniversary in 2018 - making her one of the longest serving employees at the hotel. She moved through various roles from the Front Desk to Front of House Supervisor in 2019 and was then named Front Office Manager in 2020. In 2022 Karolina was appointed Director of Operations in which she has served in that role for over two years.
Cloudbeds, the innovative leader in hospitality management technology, has today announced the appointment of former Oracle and Protel executive Linda Vallner as Vice President for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
With over two decades of hospitality experience, Felix Schaller has been appointed Area General Manager of 1 Hotels, Europe, and concurrently to General Manager of 1 Hotel Copenhagen, opening in 2025. . As Area General Manager, Europe, Schaller oversees world-class operations in the European market, managing existing hotels and handling pre-opening responsibilities for Treehouse Manchester (opening in 2024) and the transformation of Skt Petri into 1 Hotel Copenhagen (opening in 2025). He actively contributes to the company's European expansion, working on development deals for all three SH brands. As General Manager at 1 Hotel Copenhagen, Schaller oversees hotel renovations and pre-opening initiatives. Schaller joined SH Hotels in 2019 and most recently served as General Manager at 1 Hotel Toronto.
Fairfield by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy's global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, announces its debut in Europe with the opening of Fairfield by Marriott Copenhagen Nordhavn. Situated in Copenhagen's vibrant North Harbour district, the opening marks a momentous milestone for the trusted brand and its continued global growth. Fairfield by Marriott is the second largest brand within Marriott Bonvoy's global portfolio with a footprint of over 1,290 open hotels and a healthy pipeline of over 450 properties globally, including 17 additional hotels predicted to open across Europe and the Middle East.
25hours Hotels will open their second property in Copenhagen on 27 July. 25hours Hotel Paper Island has found its home just a few steps away from Nyhavn. The eye-catching new build with its 128 rooms, Asian restaurant, day bar and rooftop bar is situated in the city centre on the island of Christiansholm, also known as Paper Island. For a long time, the headed-up island in Copenhagen harbour was used as a paper warehouse and was most recently the location of a well-known street food market. The Royal Opera House is located on the neighbouring island. Contrasting deliberately with the hustle and bustle of the city centre, the latest 25hours Hotel adopts the ambience of a quintessentially Danish summer home - with an unwavering focus on rest and recuperation.
NUMA Group, Europe’s leading operator of a fully digital hospitality brand, is delighted to announce its expansion into Denmark. NUMA is launching in the Danish capital, Copenhagen, with 36 newly built units in the trendy Nørrebro district.
Tech-driven, design-led serviced apartment brand Bob W continues its rapid expansion across Europe with the opening of its first property in Denmark.
Marriott is opening its 5th and 6th hotels in Copenhagen soon, launching two new brands in the Danish capital within one property. The two hotels will be led by a Cluster General Manager that the operating company, Core Hospitality, has now appointed: Patrice Boman. To take the lead at the upcoming dual-branded Marriott hotel in Copenhagen, operator Core Hospitality has recruited Patrice Boman as General Manager. Transferring from his role as Hotel Manager at Scandic Palace in Copenhagen, Patrice brings 15 years of experience from Marriott, Hilton, IHG and Radisson, as well as a bachelor's degree in hotel management from the University of Strathclyde.
With the ibis Styles brand making its debut in the Nordics, Louise Adolph joins Cycas as GeneralManager of the design-led ibis Styles Copenhagen Ørestad, in one of the city's most up and coming areas. Louise has over 22 years of hospitality experience in the region, having previously worked with Choice Hotels, Scandic and First Hotels.
Best Western Plus Airport Hotel Copenhagen has appointed its new General Manager: Pia Nielsen. As an experienced hotelier, Pia will bring an elevated focus on the hotel's management performance.
Scandic Spectrum is now open, a lively new hotel in the capital of Denmark. The hotel is located in central Copenhagen and with 632 rooms, a spacious wellness area, two restaurants, a rooftop bar and large event spaces, it's the company's largest hotel yet. Scandic Spectrum will also host a variety of social events for guests and Copenhageners alike.
Moxy Copenhagen Sydhavnen opened its doors on March 18th, 2019, less than a year before COVID19 restrictions were implemented in Denmark and most of Europe. But Moxy now see the light at the end of the tunnel, and it is the perfect time to strengthen the hotel's management team. To support this, Kathrine Munch-Tranholm has been appointed as Captain (Hotel Manager) as of March 7th, 2022, making her part of a big international hotel.
Infor, the industry cloud company, today announced that the 366-room Copenhagen Admiral Hotel has selected Infor Hospitality Management Solution (HMS) and Infor EzRMS Revenue Management System (RMS). Infor HMS went live in Q4 2021 and will be followed by Infor EzRMS in 2022, replacing a legacy property management system (PMS) that restricted growth and limited the guest experience.
As COVID-19 restrictions have eased and vaccination rates have increased, so too, has interest in traveling abroad. As we highlight in our latest Travel Recovery Trend Report, bookings for many cities surged during the third quarter of the year, both globally and regionally. Additionally, travel shoppers have been searching and booking more international destinations than before. The question for destination marketing organizations (DMOs), then, is how to inspire travelers to visit their destination? In this post, we’ll look at a new advertising solution from Expedia Group Media Solutions’ Creative Partnerships team: the Journey platform, which DMOs can use to not only promote their destination, but also the unique attractions and other points of interest visitors can see while there.
The 'Head Mermaid' has been found for the first Scandinavian 25hours hotel, which plans to open its doors in Copenhagen in spring 2022. Lise Egenius has assumed the management of the complex, which is situated in the heart of the city centre and comprises four buildings and 243 rooms, with immediate effect. The native Dane has previously managed the Hotel Guldsmeden, amongst other establishments, and has already opened two hotels in the Scandinavian metropolis for Brøchner Hotels.
Danish management company Core Hospitality has signed an agreement with Marriott International to debut Fairfield by Marriott in Denmark. Expected to open in 2023, Fairfield by Marriott Copenhagen Nordhavn will be located in the city's North Harbour district, just five kilometres from the city centre. Thoughtfully considered for the European market, the 222- guestroom hotel is set to offerthe brand's renowned warm service, along with amenities including 24/7 retail outlet, bar, gym and bike rental.
Award-winning concept Zoku opens doors in Copenhagen and launches its first location outside of The Netherlands. Facilitating global living and working for the traveling professional, Zoku, which is Japanese for family, tribe, or clan, has created a new category in the hotel industry - a home-office hybrid, also suitable for long stays, with the services of a hotel and the social buzz of a thriving neighborhood.