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Guests from the US, Brazil, Spain, and Greece are seeking domestic escapes this summer, while those in the Netherlands and Belgium are seeking adventures abroad1. From off the beaten path culinary enclaves, to star-chasing events and last-minute staycations, these are the trends shaping summer travel.

The Hotel Riu La Mola, located on the island of Formentera, opens its doors after undergoing a complete transformation to become part of the Riu Palace line, the hotel chain’s top-of-the-line option, perfectly embodying the exclusive charm of the Mediterranean island. In addition, the hotel, which boasts an exceptional location next to Migjorn beach, has been upgraded from a four-star to a four-star superior hotel.

Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading technology provider to the global travel industry, and TPG, (NASDAQ: TPG), a global alternative asset management firm, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement under which TPG has agreed to acquire Sabre’s Hospitality Solutions business (“Hospitality Solutions”) for $1.1 billion in cash. TPG will invest in Hospitality Solutions through TPG Capital, the firm’s U.S. and European private equity platform.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts introduced its highly anticipated La Quinta by Wyndham brand to the Georgian market, opening the beachside La Quinta® by Wyndham Batumi, in one of the fastest-growing travel destinations on the Black Sea coast. Often referred to as the “Pearl of the Black Sea”, Batumi is renowned for its vibrant blend of modern and historical architecture, beautiful beaches, subtropical climate and rich culinary scene.

Arch Amenities Group, a full-service, global provider of wellness, amenity management and meeting services for commercial and residential properties, hotels, private clubs and pools, today announced the appointments of Jessica Heger Michalak as senior vice president of operations, Stefanie Chenok as senior vice president of human resources and John Toman as vice president of information technology.

Today, Marriott International (Nasdaq: MAR) announced it has reached an agreement to acquire the lifestyle brand citizenM, a unique and innovative offering in the select-service segment. The transaction is expected to accelerate Marriott’s global expansion of its select-service and lifestyle lodging offerings, as the company continues to focus on expanding its portfolio to provide even more exciting options for guests and Marriott Bonvoy members around the world.

The short-term rental (STR) market has experienced a significant boom in the last two decades due to the rise of online booking providers and the increased digitalisation of the tourism value chain. These platforms have simplified the process of offering accommodation services, leading to a surge in the popularity of STRs.

Europe is the only world region that showed a year-over-year decrease in overall pipeline activity at the end of the first quarter, according to CoStar’s March 2025 pipeline data. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.

In the week ending 19 April 2025, U.S. revenue per available room (RevPAR) fell 9.3%, with occupancy declining occupancy 5.4 percentage points and average daily rate (ADR) dropping 1.3%. The decrease was expected given that it was the week ahead of Easter and Passover, which resulted in lower travel demand along with a difficult comparison to last year given that Easter was in March and Passover was later in the month.

With the rise of digital lifestyles, modern travellers expect seamless, high-quality internet access wherever they stay. easyHotel’s rapid expansion across Europe meant ensuring uniform connectivity across all locations — a challenge that required a robust and scalable solution.