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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Luxury hotels fuel Latin America’s growing pipeline
The hotel construction pipeline in Latin America saw impressive growth in Q4 2024, reaching a total of 685 projects and 110,033 rooms.
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How China’s Luxury Hotels Are Luring International Travelers Back to a Transformed Country
Two years after China’s reopening, luxury travelers haven’t fully returned. Still, the country’s five-star hotels aren’t worried.
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New York Gets A New Hotel That Combines The Concept Of Japanese Pod With A European Train Vibe
Now Now NoHo has 180 rooms thoroughly designed for solo travellers looking for a boutique hotel experience at a pocket-friendly price.
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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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Geo-Based Hotel Pricing: A Bold Revenue Strategy or an Ethical Quagmire?
A recent discussion on Hospitality Net’s World Panel has reignited the debate over whether differentiating hotel pricing based on a traveler’s geographic location is a prudent revenue management strategy or an ethically fraught practice…
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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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Royal family housekeeping job paying less than popular hotel chain for same role
A housekeeping job with the Royal Family is offering a lower wage than a similar position at a three-star Premier Inn, making the hotel chain a potentially better option for job seekers. Now, King Charles is looking to hire a housekeeper for the…
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The acquisition of Brown Hotels by Israel Canada is nearing completion
Within the next two weeks, the acquisition of Brown Hotels’ assets by Israel Canada Hotels will be completed, according to estimates by a senior executive of the company. The deal was announced in mid-September and at this time, according to reports…
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Better Sleep, Better Business: How WaverBed CEO Mark Baird is Helping Hotels Turn Rest Into Revenue
With an estimated 1 in 3 adults experiencing sleep disorders and the sleep technology market projected to add over $400 billion by 2028, the hospitality industry stands at the cusp of a revolution in guest experience…
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Saudi Arabia: Leading the Future of Global Tourism and Investment
The global tourism sector is a dynamic and evolving landscape shaped by a multitude of factors ranging from geopolitical shifts to technological advancements.
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Hyatt Hotels reveals record pipeline of 138,000 rooms and brand realignment
Hyatt Hotels has revealed a significant milestone, reporting a pipeline of nearly 138,000 rooms by the end of 2024.
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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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Barry Sternlicht Is Reviving the Starwood Hotel Brand
Twenty years ago, the hotel magnate stepped down from Starwood, which later sold to Marriott for $13 billion. Now, he wants to give it another go.
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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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Ennismore Keeps Design In-House as It Opens 20 New Hotels in 2025
In only 13 years, Ennismore has grown from a single property to more than 170 hotels, and it has taken an unusual approach: keeping core operations like restaurant concepts, interior design, and digital marketing under its own roof rather than…
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Couple who complained after being served 'stale' croissants at 'mouldy' French hotel win £4k payout
A couple has won nearly £4,000 in damages after complaining about stale croissants and mouldy rooms during their stay at a four-star French hotel.
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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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