Francesca joins us as a Senior Consultant in the UK Hospitality Capital Markets team. Formerly with CBRE, she brings valuable experience across Advisory and Capital Markets in both London and Asia. Her strong expertise in financial analysis and real estate advisory is a great addition to the team, following the recent arrivals of Andrew Horder and Anastasia Cooper to support our expanding Hospitality Capital Markets division.
Accor Developing Global Ecosystem for Meetings and Event Bookings
Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, has announced the development of a new digital meetings & events ecosystem to maximize the ongoing expansion and support of its multi-billion-dollar meetings & events business. The new platform will unite over 5,600 Accor hotels and resorts worldwide, featuring an inventory of 2.5 million sqm of event space and 800,000+ guestrooms – providing an easy, self-serve option for clients to view and book event space, guestrooms, and sales & catering services, while augmenting the continued support of on-site hotel teams. The integration of sales & catering will be a key advantage for meeting planners and business clients, as well as the link to Accor’s loyalty program ALL Accor, for the opportunity to earn and access rewarding membership benefits.
Otelier Announces New Alliance Partnership With Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the World’s Largest Independent Hotel Brand
Otelier today announced its new affiliation with Preferred Hotels & Resorts as the latest addition to the brand’s Alliance Partner Program. This partnership solidifies Otelier’s position as a recommended provider of business intelligence solutions for Preferred Hotels & Resorts member properties across the globe.
Top Business Profiles Join Hotel Company’s Board
Core Hospitality has established a new professional board of directors as part of its strategy for growth and long-term positioning in the hospitality industry. Five experienced industry leaders will provide strategic guidance and oversight as Core Hospitality continues its expansion in Denmark and Norway.
Travel Priorities Reinvented: Expedia Group’s 2025 Traveler Value Index Signals a Shift in Consumer Priorities
Expedia Group’s latest research reveals significant shifts in how travelers plan and book travel compared to previous years, including a surge in social media influence and the impact of trust. Drawing on insights from over 11,000 consumers across 11 global markets, the 2025 Traveler Value Index offers a valuable roadmap for travel brands seeking to meet evolving expectations.
Radisson Hotel Group Opens Manchester’s First Radisson-Branded Hotel and Company’s First Verified Net Zero Hotel
Radisson Hotel Manchester City Centre, A Verified Net Zero Hotel, has opened its doors, bringing a fresh addition to the city’s hotel offering and delivering a stylish stay in an unrivalled central location. It is Radisson Hotel Group’s first hotel to open that has achieved Verified Net Zero status, achieving 2040 requirements of the Net Zero Methodology for Hotels today.
ibis Bolsters European Foothold with New Addresses across the Region, Including the First ibis Styles in Estonia
ibis, the pioneer of accessible high-quality affordable accommodation with over 2,500 hotels throughout nearly 80 countries around the world, continues its growth trajectory across Europe, with new properties under its ibis, ibis Styles and ibis budget brands. Recent openings span Germany (Berlin and Neckarsulm), Spain (Madrid) and Belgium (Hasselt), with upcoming additions in Hungary (Debrecen), Poland (Katowice) and the United Kingdom (York). The latest growth milestone also marks the debut of the ibis Styles brand in Estonia with a stylish hotel in the heart of Tallinn.
The Ruby Group Signs Second Hotel in Geneva as It Continues Its Swiss Expansion
The Ruby Group announces a new Lean Luxury hotel in Geneva, developed in partnership with PSP Swiss Property, one of Switzerland’s leading real estate companies. The project is the group’s second hotel in Geneva, its third in Switzerland and its 34th hotel in total.
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Unveils New Global Brand Campaign – Fairmont Presents “Make Special Happen” – a Cinematic Tribute to the Brand’s Heritage as Storied Celebrators
World-renowned luxury hospitality brand, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, today reveals its new global brand campaign, Fairmont Presents ”Make Special Happen”. Paying homage to the brand’s centurion heritage as host to some of the world’s most storied celebrations and history-making moments, as well as its legacy with the silver screen, the creative tells the story of the build-up to a grand celebration, capturing how Fairmont colleagues and guests come together to “Make Special Happen”. The resulting campaign is Fairmont at its most captivating, elevating the art of making every moment a celebration.
Design Overview: Aliée, Istanbul – a Bold Luxury Hotel on the Historic Golden Horn on the Bosphorus
This June, design duo Dayna Lee and Ted Berner, with their design team at Powerstrip Studio, based in Los Angeles, will unveil their latest project: Aliée, a bold new luxury hotel in one of the most coveted spots in Istanbul – the historic Golden Horn on the Bosphorus Sea. Powerstrip designed this flagship of the new Aliée brand, which is set to be Istanbul’s most luxurious hotel, offering an experience completely rooted in the destination and a design that captures the magic of a city straddling two continents.

