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The transformation of underused office buildings into midscale hotels remains a key development model in the UK hotel sector. A recent example is Whitbread PLC’s acquisition of Dorset House, marking the planned debut of hub by Premier Inn south of the River Thames.

Hilton has further strengthened its presence in Austria with the opening of the Astoria Hotel Vienna, the first Curio Collection property in the Austrian capital. The hotel, located in the city’s 1st district, blends unique design and local heritage, creating a new offering for both leisure and business travelers.

Whether you operate on a national, European, or global level — and whether you are an emerging leader or a seasoned executive the need for continued learning and fresh perspectives has never been greater. The hospitality and travel industry is evolving rapidly. To stay ahead, we must embrace growth, connection, and lifelong learning.

U.S. revenue per available room (RevPAR) advanced 4.1% in the week ending 3 May. An easy year-over-year comp to Passover lifted gains early in the week. Both occupancy and average daily rate (ADR) contributed to the growth, which averaged 11.1% Sunday through Tuesday. Last year, Passover ended on Tuesday.

PRAGUE, 12 May 2025 – RobosizeME, a leading provider of robotic process automation (RPA) solutions for hospitality, has been selected by Louvre Hotels Group to automate the time-intensive process of voucher reconciliation. By automating the reconciliation of vouchers from providers such as Sodexo and Edenred, RobosizeME is enabling Louvre Hotels Group to eliminate hundreds of hours of manual work every month, driving efficiency and accuracy across their operations.

Crowne Plaza by IHG – one of the world’s largest premium hotel brands and a thought-leader in the blended travel space – has released its second white paper: Leading the Charge in Blended Travel.

We live in extraordinary times. Never before has humanity had such seamless access to the world. Today, 80% of global youth (ages 15–24) own a smartphone and are more globally connected than any previous generation. With one click, they can board a virtual flight to another continent – or a real one.

In this episode of The Conscious Hospitality Podcast, host David Arraya sits down with David Lund, widely known as The Hotel Financial Coach, for a transformative conversation about the evolving role of financial leadership in the hospitality industry.

CBRE reduces 2025 GDP growth outlook to 1.4% from 2.4%. Following a 0.3% Q1 2025 GDP decline, CBRE cut its 2025 GDP outlook by 100bps and reduced its 2026 growth forecast to 1.7% from 2.4%. Inflation is expected to rise from 2.5% to 2.9% in 2025 and from 2.7% to 3.6% in 2026.

Expedia® today announced Expedia® Trip Matching, a first-of-its-kind feature that allows travelers to seamlessly build an itinerary based on an Instagram Reel and then book directly on Expedia. Travelers can share any publicly available travel-related Reel—whether from content creators they follow or trending posts—directly with Expedia and receive customized itineraries, destination ideas, and travel tips based on the video. Powered by AI, this new experience transforms inspiration into real-world travel plans, making it easier than ever to book travel directly from Instagram.