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This Autumn, something truly special returns to the heart of Bromley. After years of silence — and more than £10 mthe Grade II-listed Royal Bell is reopening: restored, reimagined, and ready to begin its next chapter as a boutique hotel, a welcoming community hub, a dynamic dining and entertainment destination with a private members’ club and co-working space. After dark, the first-floor bars and lounges transform into the place to be for professionals and creatives seeking a destination cocktail venue with a candlelit ambiance and a blend of entertainment from low-key DJ sets to live music sessions.

Running an independent or boutique hotel means wearing many hats. You’re focused on delivering a memorable guest experience, but you’re also managing operations, marketing, and revenue with a lean team and limited resources. Unlike major hotel chains, you don’t have the advantage of large IT departments or enterprise-level systems. Still, that doesn’t mean you can’t compete.

The world economy continues to serve up dishes we would all prefer to send back. Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano told Skift recently that booking windows are now typically “sub-three weeks,” meaning under 21 days. This reflects the ongoing popularity of last-minute bookings and may indicate an even tighter window than that experienced during the post-pandemic period.

After the celebrated openings of César Lanzarote, Amagatay, and Morvedra Nou in Menorca, Annua Signature Hotels announces its latest chapter: Son Xotano, a Provençal-inspired estate retreat opening 1st August in the heart of rural Mallorca. Located in the peaceful inland village of Sencelles, the hotel marks Annua’s first property on the island and continues the brand’s commitment to offering deeply rooted, design-led experiences across the Mediterranean.

When the phone’s ringing off the hook and bookings are pouring in, revenue management feels like a joy ride. But what happens when things don’t go as planned? Flash floods, runaway inflation, or a sudden shift in the weather…

At HITEC 2025 in Indianapolis, we sat down with Floor Bleeker, a well-known voice in hospitality technology, to explore the future of AI in the industry. The conversation quickly moved from generative AI to autonomous agents, robotics, and the potential disruption of long-standing tech systems. Drawing from his corporate background and current advisory work, Floor offered a clear-eyed view of how fast things are evolving, and what it could mean for hoteliers, vendors, and guests.

As fireworks light up the sky and music pulses from rooftop lounges to poolside decks, July 4th in the U.S. has evolved into far more than just a celebration of independence, it’s a celebration of experiences. And powering many of the unforgettable moments this holiday weekend is technology purpose-built for experience commerce.

Following the success of Surrenne Belgravia’s debut in London, the wellness and longevity club has now arrived on the Côte d’Azur, going far beyond a traditional hotel spa with longevity stays, retreats, personalized treatments, and expert-led movement and fitness practices. Surrenne’s holistic and science-backed approach elevates wellbeing for guests and members alike. This debut comes at an exciting time as the summer high season is in full swing and the Riviera is abuzz with the energy of Monaco and recent restoration of Gabrielle Chanel’s clifftop artist and intellectual retreat, La Pausa.

This CBRE report provides an in-depth analysis of the current CEE & SEE hotel market. It highlights the sector’s strong recovery and growth potential.

On 1 July, Leonardo Hotels acquired two existing hotels from Essendi, one of Europe’s leading hotel investors and operators. An extensive rebranding process will now take place to combine both into the new Leonardo Hannover Medical Park. This step will enable Leonardo Hotels to establish a third presence in Hanover and to expand its position on the regional hotel and conferencing market.