Luxury hotels take centre stage in Europe
The Mediterranean region is becoming a prime destination for hotel investment, with leisure-focused luxury assets leading the charge as appetite waxes stronger than ever and discerning investors shift their focus toward high-end leisure assets with…
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Blackstone Group prepares to sell 22 hotels in the Canary Islands
The American investment fund Blackstone is preparing to sell its hotel assets in Spain, currently held under its Hotel Investment Partners (HIP) division. This move comes as the hospitality sector is experiencing strong growth, providing an…
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SiteMinder report shows hotel revenue up to 60% higher from direct bookings
A new report by SiteMinder has revealed that hotel websites outperformed all other booking sources in driving revenue per booking in 2024, by as much as 60%.
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Despite a backdrop of political and economic uncertainty as well as difficult financing conditions, 2024 witnessed a resurgence in hotel transaction volumes. A we settle into 2025, stakeholders are optimistic on increased deal activity by the end of…
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Mind the transactions gap: What’s moving the markets in 2025?
The year 2025 could be the year that hospitality transactions move closer to pre-pandemic volumes, according to experts in the sector. Yet with total European hotel deals for 2024 expected to touch €20 billion, recent volumes are still some way off…
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Outlook 2025: Long-term view to trump geopolitical noise
Despite the complex geopolitical outlook affecting markets at the dawn of 2025, savvy hospitality investors would do well to keep their eye on the long-term prize, experts suggest.
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Jack Neo & HK actress Amy Yip to open durian-themed hotel in Penang by late 2025
Durian lovers, listen up. Singaporean filmmaker Jack Neo has been appointed Creative Director for an upcoming durian-themed hotel in Penang.
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Review of 2024 – The year in European hospitality deals
If 2024 was the year when hospitality further cemented its place as a core asset class for real estate investors, it was also the year of Swiftonomics, sporting damp squibs, and a game of two halves for the European continent…
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New international-brand hotels in Malaga city tower block welcome their first guests
The twin openings mark the arrival on the Spanish mainland of the long-stay Staybridge Suites offer from IHG, and the debut of Hampton by Hilton in Andalucía.
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Sarovar Hotels bets big on highway properties; 80 projects in pipeline
Sarovar Hotels is expanding its focus to highway hotels and resorts near major cities, capitalizing on India's growing road network. With 80 projects in the pipeline, the company aims to surpass 150 hotels by 2025, adding 15-20 annually…
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Accor: New Hotel and Resort Openings Worldwide in 2025
Accor continues to innovate and expand its portfolio with numerous openings scheduled for 2025. From luxury rail destinations to seaside wellness retreats, Accor offers a wide range of establishments while emphasizing sustainable development…
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The world’s coolest hotel jobs
Hotels are stacking their teams with unexpected experts that bring each property’s unique identity to life. 50 Best rounds up the most out-there roles, each helping redefine what true hospitality can be…
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Europe gains pricing control as hotels tackle rate parity
The European hotel market is leading in price parity by outperforming OTAs and Metasearch engines with more aggressive pricing, according to the World Parity Monitor by 123Compare.me, giving hotels real-time control of its pricing distribution…
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Richard Allan London – bringing its iconic 1960’s scarf designs to contemporary hotel interiors
As the world of hospitality continues to evolve, one thing remains constant: the need for spaces that tell a story, and the scarf designs by Richard Allan London, do just that…
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Who Just Snagged 33 Marriott Hotels in the UK? Spoiler: Big Names With Big Plans
Investment heavyweights KKR and The Baupost Group have joined forces to acquire 33 Marriott International hotels scattered across the UK. The portfolio, formerly owned by a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), is now under the…
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How the DMA Protects OTA Giants and Destroys Independent Hotels. The EU’s Digital Market Disaster
When the European Union introduced the Digital Markets Act (DMA), it was supposed to revolutionize the digital economy, it promised fairness but delivered chaos.
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Joanne Taylor-Stagg: Transforming The Athenaeum and hospitality
Joanne Taylor-Stagg, general manager of The Athenaeum Hotel and Residences in London, embodies the spirit of modern hospitality leadership. With a career spanning over two decades, Taylor-Stagg has led transformations at iconic properties, navigated…
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Benidorm hotel group threatens government over new 'Big Brother' info gathering rules
The new regulations will force hotels, travel agencies and car rental firms to take detailed customer data - including holidaymakers' home addresses and bank card information.
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