Why empty offices are Europe’s next hospitality goldmine
Olaf Gröger, director at Hyphen, explores why office-to-hotel conversions are becoming Europe’s next hospitality opportunity.
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Spanish hotel chain ceases operations in Cuba under pressure from Washington
Meliá group says Donald Trump’s sanctions make it ‘impossible’ to keep any of its 34 sites open.
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Hotel investment in Spain hits €2.46bn by June, up 26.5%
Investment in Spain's hotel sector continues to accelerate. During the first six months of 2026, 88 hotel assets and more than 12,000 rooms changed hands, pushing total investment to €2.46 billion, according to Colliers…
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Hotel franchising emerges as a key growth strategy in Africa
Africa’s hotel industry is entering a new phase of expansion, with international brands and local owners increasingly turning to hotel franchising to meet rising demand, improve operational efficiency and accelerate growth across key markets…
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Global Hotel Alliance reports double-digit revenue growth in Q2 delivering strong h1 results
Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, has announced double-digit growth across all key performance indicators in Q2 supporting positive momentum in H1 2026…
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Why Chinese hotel groups still work for foreign hotel chains
A systemic result of the long-running dependent growth model in China’s hotel sector.
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Allam family's Hassan Allam wins contract for Montage hotel and villas at Ras El-Hekma
Hassan Allam Construction has won the contract to build a 200-key Montage hotel and 96 branded villas at Egypt's Ras El-Hekma megaproject.
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Global hospitality leaders identify Angola as promising new frontier for hotel development
During the Global Tourism Forum Angola Investment Summit in Luanda, hospitality leaders from Hilton, TUI, and Radisson identified Angola as one of Africa’s most promising new tourist markets.
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Why institutional investors are backing Europe’s campsites
The European campsite and outdoor hospitality sector is attracting increasing levels of institutional investment and entering a new phase of modernisation and consolidation, say industry experts.
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Hotel Wellness Concierges, Move Over: This Athens Hotel Has an On-Staff Philosopher
Anthology of Athens is introducing scholar-led conversations that bring ancient Greek philosophy into the modern luxury travel experience.
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Hotel Zed’s “The Love Nest”: Canada’s First Hotel Room Made for Sex
Canada’s first hotel room designed exclusively for sex has just opened its doors and you’ll never guess where it is.
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Seibu Prince Hotels and Resorts gears up for global expansion
Seibu Prince Hotels Worldwide Inc, Japan’s largest hotel chain, is on a mission to bring “omotenashi” – Japanese service from the heart – to the rest of the world under a new global identity.
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Hotel chain latest to shutter business in Cuba in latest blow to island’s tourism
Spanish hotel chain Meliá is significantly reducing its operations in Cuba, joining a growing list of companies limiting their presence on the island…
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‘Please don’t take anything with you’: Swiss hotel’s special message for Indian guests
A Swiss hotel has issued specific rules for Indian guests, including charges for shared meals and a reminder to maintain quiet in common areas.
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The rise of the ‘perpetual traveller’ creates new opportunities for hotels
The hospitality industry can capitalize on rising frequency, secondary city growth, and deep localization in 2026
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Billionaire Behind Japan's Tiny-Room Hotel Empire Bets on US
At Japan’s APA Hotels, the rooms are famously tiny, the amenities surprisingly lavish and the branding unmistakable…
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Hong Kong’s fertility rate has sunk to roughly 0.8 children per woman, far below the replacement rate of 2.1 needed to maintain a stable population…
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Luxury hotel groups court Latin America’s wealthy travelers
Global hospitality brands increase focus on Brazilian, Latin American consumers as geopolitical tensions reshape luxury tourism flows
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