Costa del Sol tourism revenue hits record €21.8bn despite dip in hotel stays
The province’s tourism chief has hailed a shift toward "quality over quantity," as rising visitor spending offsets a cooling in traditional occupancy rates
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The gap between the cheapest and most expensive properties in Europe is growing
The gap between Europe’s most expensive and cheapest destinations has nearly doubled in 10 years thanks to the growing cost of luxury properties.
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3,000 budget hotel operators suffer losses amid rise of unregistered online lodging platforms
MALAYSIA is estimated to be losing about RM58 million annually in revenue from the hotel industry due to the growing use of unregistered online accommodation booking platforms, a trend that has significantly affected the survival of local budget…
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How Stephan Bösch brought Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa back to life after its renovation
How do you breathe new life into a place where history lingers in every corner? Monocle sits down with Stephan Bösch – the new managing director of Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa in Baden-Baden, southwestern Germany – as the retreat emerges from the most…
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Experimental adds Portuguese hotel
Experimental Group continues to grow its hybrid portfolio of bars, restaurants and hotels across Europe
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This New Year’s Eve is expected to unfold differently for Bulgaria’s hotel and restaurant sector, as a temporary suspension of POS terminals and ATMs will disrupt card payments for several hours. The pause is connected to the technical transition of…
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Dutch hotel investors optimistic for growth
After lagging significantly behind its European neighbors, hoteliers and analysts say the Dutch hotel investment market is entering a new era. Visitor growth, slowing inflation and limited supply are driving increased investor interest, along with…
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Investors return to German hotels, but risks remain
Germany is seeing renewed interest from hotel investors in 2025, with transaction volumes climbing and confidence returning in core city markets.
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Should a Hotel Feel Like a Home?
Our columnist, Rita Konig, has stayed in her fair share of hotel rooms—and has designed some great ones herself.
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Amenitiz raises $45M to empower independent hotels with AI management
Independent hoteliers and smaller property managers throughout Europe have struggled with using multiple disconnected tools and outdated software that do not meet their specific operational needs.
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When heads of state come to visit your hotel they usually make a bit of a show. The Russians are no exception; they even bring their own warship, the KGB and a wad of cash!
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New Hotel Giant Emerges in Hungary as Wing and Accent Form Joint Venture
Wing and Accent Hotel Management have signed a strategic agreement with the aim of operating joint hotel projects in Hungary. Wing brings its real estate development expertise and capital strength to the partnership, while Accent contributes its…
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Ennismore still has a big future with Accor
When Bloomberg broke the news in August that Accor was looking at an IPO for its lifestyle hotel business Ennismore, it gave the impression that the French hotel company was eyeing the disposal one of its most prized assets…
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Most expensive hotel destination in Spain is on the Costa del Sol
A report by consultancy firm Cushman & Wakefield Hospitality shows that the average room rate in the country as a whole was 170 euros in the first nine months of the year
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R&R at 10: How the way we book holidays has changed
Given how tumultuous the last decade has been, it’s fair to say that the ability of tour operators to adapt to circumstances has been pushed to the limit.
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Rocco Forte Hotels Introduces New General Managers
Rocco Forte Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of four new General Managers, with the Managing Director of Northern Italy leading the opening of the brand’s newest property, The Carlton Milan. The appointments across the group’s landmark…
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Arora Group tackles industry’s 'hills and valleys' with optimism
Describing himself as “not a strategist, but an opportunist”, Surinder Arora, founder and chairman, The Arora Group, told delegates at the Annual Hospitality Conference (AHC) 2025 that he was “optimistic about the future of hospitality in the UK”…
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HNWIs lead deal volume in Europe
Inflation-hedging, diversification, real estate appreciation and strong asset management convince affluent investors to spend nearly €1 billion in H1 2025.
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