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Hilton York is pleased to announce the completion of a thoughtful enhancement project, bringing refreshed comfort and updated design to its 131 guest bedrooms. Situated in a prime location directly opposite the historic Clifford’s Tower and just a 10-minute walk from York Station, the hotel continues to offer a welcoming stay for both business and leisure travellers.

Real I.S. acquires Barceló Raval in Barcelona from Union Investment, Corum acquires Martinez Tower Almere in the Netherlands from Trinity Vastgoed, Soravia acquires additional 42% of Arlberg Hospiz Hotel in Austria from the Werner family, KFIM acquires Travelodge Slough from Brightbay Real Estate Partners, 123 IM and Parallel Hospitality acquire Aiden by Best Western @ Paris Roissy CDG.

The first Hyatt branded hotel in the country reflects the company’s progress for scaled growth of the Hyatt Regency brand by 70% on the Balkan Peninsula by 2027.

Technology no longer sits quietly in the background of hospitality — it is the business. And at the intersection of this transformation stands the modern CIO: no longer a systems custodian, but an architect of change, a translator of complexity, and increasingly, a strategist at the very core of decision-making.

A hotel website has one overriding job: sell the experience. It should feel like an extension of your property – authentic, functional and persuasive.

This summer, citizenM will open the doors to its first Irish hotel – and with it, a carefully curated celebration of contemporary art, local architecture and playful design. Located opposite St Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin’s historic core, the new 245-room hotel brings together bold Brutalist architecture, colourful interiors, and a standout collection of artworks by Irish creatives. From a preserved façade to hand-painted murals and in-room commissions, citizenM Dublin St Patrick’s is designed as both a stylish place to stay and a new destination for culture lovers.

Minor Hotels Europe & Americas reported total revenues of €496 million for the period from January to March 2025, representing an 8% increase on the €460 million recorded in the first quarter of the previous year.

As seen in the latest Europe Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), at the close of 2025’s first quarter, the region’s total pipeline stands at 1,683 projects/247,472 rooms.

UN Tourism was once seen as the guiding force in global tourism, a beacon for sustainable development, cultural preservation and international cooperation. Established to promote responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism, the agency was meant to shape the future of travel and tourism, offering solutions to the most pressing challenges in the industry.

Travelers are looking for a little extra R&R, and independent hotel operators are perfectly positioned to offer wellness-focused services that can set them apart. Overlooking these services can be a costly mistake for properties hoping to capture this growing demand, especially for properties located in the shadow of larger resorts.