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The platform targets soft-branded properties needing operational expertise while preserving hotel identity, expanding beyond Aparium's owned portfolio.
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HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin - Week Ending 20 February 2026
Weekly roundup covers nine European hotel transactions totaling over 800 rooms, with deals ranging from €8M to undisclosed amounts across UK, Portugal, Italy, Spain, France and Germany.
Inn-Flow Releases Industry Survey Findings: What Hoteliers Expect from AI in the Back Office
Survey of hotel leaders reveals strong interest in AI for reducing manual tasks and improving forecasting, with emphasis on transparency and human oversight in financial operations.
Mews reinforces position as hospitality's operating system
The PMS company raised $300M at a $2.5B valuation and now serves 15,000 properties across 85 countries with 55% SaaS growth.
The Owner’s Guide to Hotel Brand Selection & Franchise Negotiation
Comprehensive guide covering 12 key areas beyond royalty rates that hotel owners must negotiate, including PIPs, technology mandates, and termination clauses that often cost more than fee concessions.
By Stephen Rushmore, Hotel Valuation Expert and Founder of HVS, Hotel Valuation Software
FLYR Hospitality Now Available on Shiji Daylight PMS
The integration allows hotel groups using Daylight PMS to automate pricing and forecasting through FLYR's AI platform without switching systems.
Rudding Park Selects Agilysys Hospitality Software Solutions to Modernise Guest Journeys and Streamline Operations Across Its Hotel Ecosystem
The luxury resort will replace fragmented legacy systems with Agilysys's unified platform covering PMS, dining, spa, golf, and residential management.
The 5 C's of Collaboration: How Hotels Win by Becoming A Meeting Planner's Best Friend!
The framework outlines customization, communication, collaboration, consistency, and check-in practices to transform transactional vendor relationships into strategic partnerships that drive repeat business.
By Robert Kraus, Owner of SmallConferences, Strategic Solution Partners
Turning Vision into Investable Reality
The piece outlines Saudi Arabia's hospitality investment fundamentals ahead of FHS 2026, highlighting Vision 2030, mega-projects like Red Sea and Qiddiya, and regulatory reforms driving the Kingdom's emergence as a global destination.
By Sultan Bader Al-Otaibi, Chief Executive Officer – Taiba Investment Company, The Bench
Highline Hospitality Partners acquires Pittsburgh Marriott North hotel
The acquisition brings Highline's portfolio to 17 hotels worth over $1 billion, with the 298-room property marking their first Pennsylvania investment.
LodgIQ Partners with Paris's Boutique Hotel Une Autre Chambre to Enhance Guest Engagement and Revenue
LodgIQ, a leader in hotel data intelligence and revenue optimization, today announced a new partnership with the four‑star boutique hotel Une Autre Chambre in the Marais district of Paris. The collaboration will integrate LodgIQ's platform to support Une Autre Chambre in advancing its guest experience strategy and unlocking new revenue opportunities through better demand forecasting and personalized upsell offers.
Something is changing in hotel tech and pricing is at the center of it
It’s 8:17 in the morning. You’ve already checked arrivals, glanced at occupancy, answered a question from reception, and flagged a maintenance issue — all before your first coffee is finished. Somewhere in between, you’re also expected to make pricing decisions that will shape your property’s revenue.
By Ewa Gabara, Content Marketing Strategist, RoomPriceGenie
HFTP Appoints Lyle Worthington, HFTP Global Past President, as 2026 EU Operations Advisor
Worthington, who founded E20X startup competition during his 2014-15 presidency, will guide HFTP's strategic growth across Europe.
The Message Owners Need to Hear Right Now: Control What You Can Control
Rising costs and stagnant ADR are forcing hotels to focus on controllable expenses like labor and operations, as margin for error has shrunk significantly.
By Wayne West III, President, Newport Hospitality Group
Cocoon & Eckelmann Hotels move entire portfolio to Apaleo ahead of 2026 expansion
The Munich lifestyle hotel group will migrate 9 properties with 800 rooms to the cloud-based PMS by 2026, reducing manual tasks from 17 clicks per payment to streamlined workflows.
Why Labour Cost Pressures Are Outsmarting Hotel Planning - And What Smart Operators Are Doing Differently
Labour costs are rising 7-10% in 2025 while revenues lag behind, forcing hotels to shift from headcount-based planning to strategic workforce optimization models.
By Paritosh Kumar, Senior Vice President - Sales, Unifocus
Shiji expands revenue ecosystem with integrations across top RMS providers
Shiji strengthened integrations with eight RMS providers including IDeaS and Duetto, enabling real-time data sync for faster revenue decisions.
After Remington: Jason Reader, COO of Davidson Hospitality Group, talks Leadership and Balance
Davidson's COO discusses 2026 budget challenges with flat revenue expectations while emphasizing strategic focus on full-service properties and specialized teams to combat commoditization.
By Jason Reader and Sloan Dean
Hospitality Construction: Trends and Challenges for the Future
The analysis explores how hospitality managers can take project manager roles in construction, emphasizing sustainability trends and operational input during planning phases.
By Robert O’Halloran, Professor Director, School of Hospitality Leadership, East Carolina University
Market-Leading Hospitality Team Joins Blank Rome in California, Expanding Coast-to-Coast Capabilities and Global Reach
Five hospitality lawyers from Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell join Blank Rome's Los Angeles and Orange County offices, bringing experience from 4,700+ properties worth $125+ billion.