What a deglobalising world could mean for hospitality investment
The global hospitality sector has enjoyed huge benefits from international travel, economic interconnections, and cross-border investments, all of which have been significantly shaped by the rise of globalisation. That ease of movement for tourists…
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Hotel occupancy falls in the US while room rates rise
Regional performance varied widely, with Los Angeles experiencing significant growth, while Las Vegas faced sharp declines.
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Major hotel chains offer free accommodation to attract employees to the Canary Islands
Leading hotel chains including Riu, Meliá, Barceló, and Iberostar have launched innovative recruitment strategies in the Canary Islands, offering free accommodation to employees as an incentive to attract staff…
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I work in a real White Lotus hotel, and this is what it's like
Sex-worker cash tips, secret bed swapping and dangerous liaisons – this is what we know and love about the badly behaved staff and guests at TV’s infamous White Lotus hotels. But what is life really like at such a fabulous five-star…
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Milos hotel boom raises concerns
The island of Milos is experiencing an unprecedented hotel construction boom, with 48 new projects under way, potentially doubling available accommodations. According to public records, these developments will add up to 2,674 beds, significantly…
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Is Japan’s “unmanned” hospitality dehumanizing, or a selling point?
The absence of human factor can be an attraction for younger generations.
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Forget Hotel Buyouts. The Real Flex Is Booking an Entire Town for Your Event
In Sicily, the small village of Castelmola has inspired well-heeled ballers from around the world to buy them out for ultra-exclusive events.
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Thai hotel groups flock to Maldives as tourism booms
Once regarded as a high-end exclusive destination for couples, the island chain now caters to families and less wealthy tourists.
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RIU Hotels & Resorts announces a new step forward in the generational handover process
RIU Hotels & Resorts is continuing to make progress in the generational handover that began with the retirement of Carmen Riu in July 2024…
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Security being stepped up to prevent squatting in Mallorca's hotels
Some establishments are easier targets than others
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Experts reveal why shop and hospitality workers make the best romantic partners
If you’re looking for a loyal, hardworking, and emotionally intelligent partner, you might want to start dating outside the office…
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Is Simone Puorto the John Titor of Hospitality? 10 Predictions That Might Prove It
The hospitality and tech industries are navigating a liminal space where the boundaries between human and artificial are increasingly blurred. Generative AI, hyper-personalization, and digital workers are not merely disrupting established norms but…
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Scottish teen businessman acquires second bar in Spain
A Dundee teenage entrepreneur, Mitchell Carling, has finalised the takeover of his second hospitality venue on the Costa del Sol.
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Minister touts registration system
Attracting unregistered hotel operators into the registration system could realise significant hidden tourism revenue, potentially lifting the total revenue tally to 3.5 trillion baht if successful, says the Tourism and Sports Ministry…
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Meliá Hotels International: Expanding leisure with strategy and sustainability
Meliá Hotels International has long been a leader in the hospitality industry, particularly in the leisure segment…
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Airbnb or hotel for a European trip? Cost, comfort and community impact compared
Remember when booking an Airbnb instead of a hotel was one of the best money-saving travel hacks? A lot has changed since then.
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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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The evolving nature of the relationship between hotels and their tech partners
Family-owned Icelandic hospitality company Íslandshótel launched in 1992 when it opened Hotel Reykjavík in the capital with just 30 rooms. Today, with 18 properties and 2,000 rooms, the company is Iceland’s largest hotel chain…
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