In the age of algorithms, hotel libraries are an act of resistance
Reading materials are no longer an afterthought in five-star resorts, and a whole industry is developing around selecting what literature deserves to be there
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Radisson Is Growing at a Time When ‘Instability Is the Norm’
Rising costs and escalating tensions around tourism in major cities may have the hospitality industry on edge, but the hotel group’s CEO sees big growth opportunities ahead, especially in India.
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mrp hotels Expert Paper 2026 – Guidance for the hotel property market of tomorrow
With 497.5 million guest nights, German accommodation providers once again reached a record high in 2025…
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The world’s greatest hotel is being ruined by influencers
Poule de luxe stalked through the lobby on six-inch spike heels. In her wake shambled a small son and broken wallet of a husband…
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5 Of The Juiciest Anecdotes From London’s Most Storied Hotel
“I just adore Claridge’s,” Dame Joan Collins once remarked…
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Soho House founder: ‘Workaholism is as bad as any other addiction’
César Ritz, Conrad Hilton, Bill Marriott, Ian Schrager… the most famous hoteliers in the world were, for years, not British. Then, in the 1990s, we got Nick Jones…
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Booking.com says Europe's hotels don't depend on it
Booking.com's head of public affairs calls Europe's hotel distribution balanced, two weeks after an EU court upheld that Booking dominates online hotel sales
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How Spain’s housing crisis is reshaping hotel staff accommodation
A shortage of affordable housing is making it harder for hotels in Spain’s high-demand tourism destinations to recruit and retain staff.
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Interview: Meininger Hotels chief on reaching 50 hotels, European expansion, and cost pressures
As the global hospitality sector evolves to meet shifting traveller demands, Meininger Hotels is navigating this landscape with its unique hotel-hostel hybrid model.
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Where potato is king: Staying at the one and only Potato Hotel
Guests arriving at the Potato Hotel in northern Germany are greeted by a schnaps served in a potato-turned-tumbler.
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Booking Holdings and Expedia Group Control 85% of European OTA Market, Study Finds
HOTREC’s 2026 European Hotel Distribution Study reports that Booking Holdings and Expedia Group now account for over 85% of online travel agency (OTA) bookings in Europe, highlighting increasing market concentration and raising concerns over…
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Hotel investment’s missing middle: where capital goes in a selective market
Hotel investment is recovering, but capital is becoming increasingly selective, favouring assets with clear value, strong cash flow and manageable capital needs.
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Google Warns EU Regulations Will Reduce Search Quality
Google on Tuesday rolled out changes to its online search resultsin Europe to satisfy European Union (EU) antitrust regulators, but said the change will degrade user experiences that could cost businesses in time and money…
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Kleptos at Claridge’s: What’s OK to Steal from the World’s Best Hotels?
Some guests walk away with more than just memories—a lot more. But what’s permissible to pinch and what’s a five-star felony? We investigate.
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Luxury hotel boss behind Six Senses lands major new role - taking charge of iconic London hotels
Neil Jacobs has been appointed CEO of a new global luxury hotel group, with some of London's most exclusive addresses among its foundations.
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UMG enters UK hotel business as music-based hospitality experience launches with Outernet in London
The announcement of UMusic Hotel Denmark Street in London arrives just over three years after the major’s first hotel in Madrid. UMG has identified growing demand internationally for experiences combining music, tourism and lifestyle…
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Harrison creative director of branding Claire Barnard explores why storytelling, flattering lighting, and intuitive wayfinding in the loo are critical to creating a cohesive guest experience.
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Flight of the Concours: how luxury hotels are racing to raise their curb appeal
As the 75th Pebble Beach Concours is set to take place this week, luxury hotels continue to embrace classic car shows as some of their biggest events
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