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Hapi, hospitality’s data connectivity partner that removes integration barriers and enables real-time collaboration between hotels and technology brands, today announced a period of record growth and transformation driven by increasing demand for real-time data access and simplified system integration within the hospitality industry. Over the past six months, the company has nearly doubled the number of hotels on its solutions, expanded its team with key leadership hires, launched an expanded product portfolio, increased its number of supported connections, and introduced a refreshed brand identity to reflect its mission of removing technology barriers between hotels and hospitality technology providers.

Airbnb has today called on city leaders to tackle the overwhelming impact of hotels on driving overtourism in the ten most visited cities in the European Union (EU).

It’s been a buoyant cycle for hotels in Ireland: long, sustained periods of rising demand, and either constrained supply, or new supply that has been easily absorbed. Transactions have also been strong on the back of these favorable dynamics.

Hyatt saw more than 147,000 meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) enquiries in Europe in 2024, an increase of 9.6% compared to 2023, driven by a growing demand for authentic cultural experiences embedded into business trips.

Compared to other countries, Switzerland has steadily become less and less popular as a vacation destination, which raises important questions about the factors shaping international tourism flows. This article examines the role of demographic change, particularly ageing populations, in influencing destination rankings and looks at what these trends may imply for the future of Swiss tourism.

In a recent podcast on dojo.live, I spoke about the game-changing role of a unified data layer in staying competitive, especially in an era driven by AI and other emerging technologies.

The UK hotel investment market saw record-high transaction volumes in 2024 primarily driven by major portfolio deals such as Edwardian & Village. While Q1 2025 showed a 72% reduction in volume, a higher number of deals were recorded, totaling 28 individual transactions. Institutional buyers drove transaction activity in Q1 2025, accounting for 40% of total volumes. This reflects a shift from Q1 2024, when the market was primarily dominated by private buyers. The Upscale & Luxury segments led marginally in terms of market share (25% & 23%, respectively), though total volumes were down. Looking forward, single asset transactions are expected to dominate, supported by increased price alignment between buyers and sellers and fewer anticipated portfolio deals by year-end.

Le Beauvallon, which first opened in 1914, distils the essence of the Cote D’Azur lifestyle: a striking Belle Epoque palace, 10 acres of terraces and gardens with palms and umbrella pines overlooking the Bay of Saint-Tropez, a glamorous Mediterranean beach club, and a private pontoon for yacht tenders. Occupying a beachside location and adjacent to the renowned Golf Club de Beauvallon, the hotel is only eight minutes by boat from the vibrant heart of ’St Trop’ on the other side of the bay.

Independent hotels have a competitive edge in their DNA – offering rare, remarkable experiences that guests want to talk about, post about, and relive. According to Expedia Group’s Unpack ’24 report, more than 90% of travelers say the vibe of a hotel is important when booking. Additionally, 67% of travelers would pay more to stay at a hotel that aligns with their preferred vibe, highlighting the significance of personalized and unique experiences in the hospitality industry.

San Diego, CA (June 12, 2025) – Cloudbeds, the premier hospitality management software platform, has today announced the appointment of Adnan Malik as Managing Director of Franchise Development.