Operators flex serviced apartment models as competition increases
The fragmented and increasingly competitive serviced apartment sector in the UK and Europe is attracting growing interest from investors and influencing the configuration of new and existing hotel products…
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Developing the brand: The Design Director panel discussion
From free flowing freedom to putting people back in a box, being a design director isn’t all soft furnishings and rainbows when designing a brand, as Hotel Designs found out during a recent panel session……
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How to develop a successful revenue management strategy
Jim Cockell, the owner and operator of The Old Stocks Inn, epitomises the entrepreneurial spirit of the modern independent hotelier. His journey to transforming a 17th-Century Cotswolds coaching inn into an award-winning boutique hotel is a…
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Hotels remain bright spot as Germany craves stability
The collapse of Germany’s government the day after Donald Trump was elected US president was an unexpected footnote to a week of political upheaval.
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Desperately Seeking Value Creation 3.0
The business world is an eternal cycle of reinvention, where actors adapt to market conditions by establishing a new ecosystem that appears most relevant. Hospitality investors are no exception. Along the way, they’re integrating today’s new data…
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No doors, frosted glass: Why hotel bathrooms feel like peep shows
Los Angeles comedian Fahim Anwar was showering at an Austin hotel when he reached a boiling point. As water sprayed onto the floor, a shallow pool forming, he realized he could no longer stay silent about the partial door…
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AccorInvest continues to pursue options to sell down its hotel assets, as it looks to reduce and refinance group debt.
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The Advantages of Owning a Small Hotel
How hands-on operations, a personalized approach, and shifting market dynamics are making boutique hotels a compelling investment.
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Park Plaza Hotel owner refinances £150m in debt
PPHE Hotel Group, the owners of Park Plaza Hotel and Holmes Hotel, has refinanced more than £150m in debt…
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How To Score A Free Hotel Room Upgrade, According To Travel Experts
Staying at a nice hotel feels like such an indulgence, but even the most basic accommodations can be quite pricey. To upgrade to a larger room or one with a scenic view, for example, may be desirable but does not always fit into your travel budget…
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Menu Price Increases Need a Quick Reverse Course
When industry people get together to talk about hospitality there is never any shortage of enthusiasm. Topics of discussion often include new methods, advancements, current concerns, and directional advice, but how do you know what to accept as…
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How Hotels Can Leverage Financial Integration to Boost Efficiency and Profitability
Within a hotel organization’s finance and accounting departments, the importance of system integration cannot be overstated. Ensuring that all elements of the tech stack complement each other’s capabilities not only streamlines critical property…
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Leading hotel brand has brought its Israeli DNA to London
When Ariel Schiff, founder of the trendy Amano hotel group, found the perfect site for his debut UK offering, he did not expect that he would be building it over Zoom.
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Croatian Hoteliers Plan Moderate Price Increases, Reflecting Economic Trends
This year, Croatian hoteliers are raising prices for rooms, food, and drinks, but the increases will be smaller than last year, according to a survey conducted by the Croatian Tourism Association (HUT) and the Association of Employers in Croatian…
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Hotel acquisitions demystified: Essential industry insights
In the world of real estate, hotel acquisitions stand apart, blending the intricacies of property deals with the dynamics of the hospitality industry. Here, we shine a light on the specialized factors that differentiate hotel acquisitions…
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Budgeting for Technology Upgrades in Hotels
Imagine walking into a hotel where check-in happens seamlessly through a mobile app, the room preferences are customized to your liking even before you step in, and the concierge services are just a voice command away…
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How To Create the Perfect Hotel Marketing Budget - By Pete Dimaio
As we enter the fourth quarter of the year, hotel marketers should outline their goals for 2024. Hoteliers understand the importance of budget season, but often dread dealing with the details. Some may not even know where to begin…
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2024 Budget Planning: What Is Top of Mind for Hotel Owners & Operators? - By Michael Grove
Budget season is upon us, and around the world hotel owners and operators are buried deep in data trying to come up with 2024 performance numbers.What unique challenges are hotels facing in the 2024 budgeting and planning process? HotStats reached…
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