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Greece’s leading role on the global tourism map, combined with the relatively small penetration of major foreign hotel brands compared to other developed destinations, continues to attract large foreign hotel management chains…
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Glion Institute of Higher Education has announced the appointment of Philippe Vignon as its new general Director, effective June 16, 2025…
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Last week Hospitality Investor was on site in Berlin for this year’s iteration of IHIF EMEA. The conference came at the perfect time to take the temperature of the industry given everything going on in the world at the moment…
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The European Hotel Managers Association (EHMA) convened its 51st Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Warsaw, Poland, from March 28 to 30, 2025. The event brought together senior hospitality leaders and general managers from Europe’s top luxury and…
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In partnership with LVMH, the revived brand sets on its maiden voyage with the first train to be followed by two hotels and the first yacht.
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Artificial intelligence could end up closing down the world of travel as it increasingly limits results to a traveller’s known wants and desires as opposed to giving them fresh ideas.
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Italy is taking strong steps to protect its tourism industry by targeting fake hotel and restaurant reviews with new laws.
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Room Mate Hotels, the chain chaired by Kike Sarasola, has just announced at the IHIF fair in Berlin the addition of new assets to its European hotel portfolio while consolidating its recovery by closing 2024 with revenues of 128.5 million euros, 23%…
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Sebastien Bazin, chairman & CEO, Accor, told hospitality professionals to “enjoy the ride” as he predicted the continued growth of travel and tourism at the IHIF EMEA in Berlin on Monday.
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The Saudi Arabian authorities are introducing new programmes targeting international investors as they seek up to $80 billion of funding to drive its tourism development.
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Cushman & Wakefield report also finds that 70% of investors expect European hotel values to rise in 2025, with Madrid, Barcelona and Rome preferred.
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Tech-powered hospitality operator, Bob W, has today announced the appointment of Philip Ward, former CEO of JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group for the EMEA region, to its Board of Directors.
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Earlier this month, Pandox acquired the Pullman Cologne Hotel for €66 million, reaffirming its commitment to Germany’s hotel market despite lingering post-pandemic challenges. The deal - which will see AccorInvest remain as the tenant of the Pullman…
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The operator of the renowned Chedi Hotels embarks on a new chapter as Chedi Hospitality. Bringing four decades of experience to the role, Stephan spearheads the group’s bold vision for the future of luxury travel…
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Despite geopolitical concerns, 90% of investors surveyed by CBRE will maintain or increase hotel capital allocations with Spain the top destination.
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As the hospitality industry faces new identity verification regulations across Europe, there is pressure on hotels to adopt digital identity solutions. As Spain’s hospitality industry learned in November, new legal requirements can be challenging…
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LVMH has acquired a stake in the small hotel brand Fontenille Collection. Over coffee at the Ned in New York, co-founder Frédéric Biousse shares the story behind the deal every indie hotelier wants.
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Another IHIF EMEA approaches, and it’s in a period where the global economy continues to grapple with uncertainty. And as the landscape evolves around economic shifts, technological advancements and changing demographics and behaviours, it has…
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