Members include Barceló Hotel Group, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, Kempinski Hotels, Meliá Hotels International, Minor Hotels, Pestana Hotel Group, and Radisson Hotel Group.
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Members include Barceló Hotel Group, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, Kempinski Hotels, Meliá Hotels International, Minor Hotels, Pestana Hotel Group, and Radisson Hotel Group.
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The Ascott take over management of Millennium and Copthorne hotels at Stamford Bridge
The Ascott Limited has announced that it has taken over the management of both the Millennium and Copthorne hotels at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea FC’s home stadium. This partnership is part of a broader sponsorship where Ascott has been named Chelsea’s…
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Hospitality group apologises after reportedly telling pubs not to celebrate Australia Day
A major venue company at the centre of a stoush over Australia Day says it regrets the "concern and confusion" it has caused over comments about celebrating Australia Day.
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Who Just Snagged 33 Marriott Hotels in the UK? Spoiler: Big Names With Big Plans
Investment heavyweights KKR and The Baupost Group have joined forces to acquire 33 Marriott International hotels scattered across the UK. The portfolio, formerly owned by a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), is now under the…
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“No One Is Pushing the Hotel Industry to Change Faster Than the Savvy Indian Traveller”: SiteMinder
SiteMinder, the world’s leading hotel distribution and revenue platform, has released SiteMinder’s Changing Traveller Report 2025, the largest survey globally on accommodation, revealing that Indian travellers are emerging as the most influential…
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Greece. To Address Housing Crisis, Civil Servants Will Be Offered Hotel Rooms
When civil servants can’t find a rental because tourists snatch them all, where are they supposed to go? This glaring issue impacts teachers, police officers, doctors, and firefighters, particularly on islands and other hot summer…
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Hundreds of high profile pubs and clubs won't celebrate Australia Day after the country's second biggest hospitality giant vetoed commemorating the national day.
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25 Years of sky-high thrills: 10 memorable moments from Dubai's Burj Al Arab Helipad
Dubai's most famous hotel is celebrating its 25th anniversary on Sunday.
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NYC Pays $220 Million To Rent Hotel Owned by Pakistan, Vivek Ramaswamy Calls It 'Nuts'
New York City is paying $220 million to rent the Roosevelt Hotel, owned by Pakistan International Airlines, to house illegal immigrants, a report revealed. The hotel, part of a $1.1 billion IMF bailout package for Pakistan, had been closed since…
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How hospitality companies are redefining the customer experience
Personalisation, food & beverage, and market research are fundamental to creating hospitality experiences that increase loyalty and revenue.
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Telephones In Hotel Bathrooms? Know Why This Vintage Luxury Has Now Run Out Of Fashion
For travelers in the 1980s and 1990s, having a telephone in a hotel bathroom was considered a hallmark of luxury. Alongside televisions above bathtubs, bathroom phones symbolised an era of opulence. Their presence in five-star hotels was a clear…
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How the DMA Protects OTA Giants and Destroys Independent Hotels. The EU’s Digital Market Disaster
When the European Union introduced the Digital Markets Act (DMA), it was supposed to revolutionize the digital economy, it promised fairness but delivered chaos.
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IHG Launches Atwell Suites in Greater China
In November 22nd, IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) launched its new exquisite lifestyle brand, Atwell Suites, in Greater China…
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On November 26, the China Hotel Overseas Investment Conference, hosted by Sunmei Hotels Group, was successfully held at Mövenpick by Accor Qingdao Sunmei.
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Benidorm hotel group threatens government over new 'Big Brother' info gathering rules
The new regulations will force hotels, travel agencies and car rental firms to take detailed customer data - including holidaymakers' home addresses and bank card information.
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Gabriel Escarrer Juliá, the architect of Meliá, passes away at 89
Gabriel Escarrer Juliá, founder of Meliá Hotels International, passed away on Tuesday, leaving a significant legacy in the global hospitality sector…
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The Middle East's Hospitality Industry: Navigating a High-Stakes Geopolitical Landscape
The Middle East's hospitality industry grapples with the dual challenge of harnessing short-term gains and the uncertainty of sustained conflict…
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École Ducasse, founded by chef Alain Ducasse, announces the opening of its new campus in Cairo, Egypt, in partnership with Reliance Egypt. This campus, named École Ducasse Cairo Studio, is expected to open by the end of 2025…
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