TrustYou and Apaleo’s joint solution enables hotels to provide 24/7 AI-powered guest communication across all channels from booking to post-stay.
Whitbread Grows in Limerick
The 156-room hotel will anchor Opera Square’s urban regeneration project and help Whitbread reach its goal of 5,000 Premier Inn rooms across Ireland.
Glion and Les Roches lead global hospitality education in the 2026 QS Rankings, setting Sommet Education apart with two top-ranked brands
Les Roches ranks No. 2 globally while Glion rises to No. 3, with both schools showing 94%+ employability rates and extensive industry recruitment partnerships.
Hilton Strengthens UK Lifestyle Portfolio with Two New Tapestry Collection by Hilton Hotels
Two hotels in Plymouth and Cork will open in 2027, marking Hilton’s entry into both maritime cities with 223 combined rooms.
HAMA Europe announces Brookfield Asset Management as the winner of the 10th Annual Asset Management Achievement Award
Brookfield transformed the 414-key Barcelona property with a €28 million renovation and Moxy rebrand, significantly increasing asset value over four years.
Leonardo Hotels – début in Portugal and strategic expansion in Italy and Poland
Leonardo Hotels Central Europe plans to enter Portugal in October 2026 with a 132-room historic property in Lisbon while expanding in Italy and Poland.
Bob W Enters Northern Ireland with New-Build Belfast Property
The 84-unit property on Dublin Road marks Bob W’s first Irish location and will feature smart room technology, rooftop garden and digital front desk services.
IHG Hotels & Resorts accelerates European growth expanding its portfolio by over a quarter in three years
IHG added 32,800 rooms across Europe in three years, with conversions accounting for 84% of 2025 openings and Germany representing over 20% of the portfolio.
Resident Hotels rebrands as The Sirius Hotel Group, a Specialist Hotel Management platform with a focus on growth
The rebrand follows successful Four Points conversions and Edinburgh opening, with plans to grow from 11 to 31 hotels over 6-10 years.
Italy Access Advisory Launches to Guide International Investment in Italian Hospitality
The partnership targets international investors seeking entry to Italy’s €1.4 billion hotel investment market, the highest in five years.

