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When guests leave, their memories fade. While memories are precious, a tangible anchor is what keeps the feeling vibrant, transforming a fleeting moment into a cherished part of a guest’s life.

Forward bookings at UK hotels have increased 6% year-on-year for the Summer Bank Holiday on 25 August and accompanying long weekend, according to new data from SiteMinder, the world’s leading hotel distribution and revenue platform.

The Hamburg-based hotel group NOVUM Hospitality and IHG Hotels & Resorts arecontinuing their expansion plans with another project under the voco Hotels brand: a long-term lease was recently signed for the new voco Hamburg-Altona, featuring 143 rooms. Following the voco Berlin Alexanderplatz announced in June, this is already the second upscale hotel project being realized as part of the strategic collaboration between the two hotel companies.

Imagine this: two hotels side by side. Both boast rooftop pools, chic lobbies, and decent coffee. Yet one is bleeding profits while the other thrives, not by doing more—but by doing different. The latter doesn’t compete on price or amenities; it sails in its own Blue Ocean, where competition becomes irrelevant.

The Met Hotel Leeds, a much-loved landmark in the heart of the city, is entering an exciting new chapter as it announces major refurbishment plans. The hotel has stood as a symbol of elegance in the heart of Leeds since 1899, and now, through this transformation, it will be reimagined for today with a refined yet expressive attitude, making it a contemporary lifestyle destination.

RIU Hotels & Resorts goes one step further in its commitment to its communities, announcing its first social collaboration in the United Kingdom together with the charity All-Child. The hotel chain will support their Impact Programme, which is designed and delivered by specialised professionals known as Link Workers. These professionals play a vital role building a trusted relationship with vulnerable children and young people, and being the link with their families, schools and the community, guaranteeing personalised and ongoing support. This initiative is part of the Impact Programme’s delivered in South Westminster, London, which has also been home to the Riu Plaza London Victoria hotel since 2023.

Beyond Green, a global portfolio of some of planet Earth’s most sustainable accommodations, is pleased to announce the addition of ten new and returning member properties to its global portfolio between April 1 and June 30, 2025. This considered and strategic expansion demonstrates the brand’s continued growth, including its inaugural properties in Sweden and Mozambique.

As heatwaves intensify year after year, the tourism sector is facing profound changes in booking behaviour and increased exposure to natural risks. This is a hot topic today, as discussed by Vanguélis Panayotis, CEO of MKG Consulting and Hospitality ON, during an interview with BFM.

Switching to eco guest amenities is a great first step. But the real opportunity lies in what comes next.

Paris, the global capital of tourism, prestige, and hospitality, finally receives the landmark hotel ranking it truly deserves — built solely on the voices of over 800,000 guests.