Bob W, the tech-powered hospitality operator, has signed a long-term lease for a 7,500 sq m former police station in Copenhagen’s iconic Meatpacking District, in partnership with Nordic real estate investor Slättö.
Barcelona Market Pulse 2025 – From Strength to Strength
Barcelona, the capital of Spain’s Catalonia region, is famed for its distinctive architecture, rich cultural heritage and vibrant atmosphere. In 2024, Catalonia outpaced the national economy with a 3.6% growth in GDP (compared to Spain’s 3.2%) with tourism remaining a key driver, contributing around 14.0% of Barcelona’s GDP.
Unpacking the Guest Experience: Insights for the Modern Hotelier
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Araceli Budia, Senior Manager of Global Digital & Guest Experience at Palladium Hotel Group. Our conversation peeled back the layers to reveal what it truly means to create memorable experiences for guests in today’s hospitality world. Palladium is a dynamic, family-run company in expansion mode, having recently entered the UAE market and boasting over 40 hotels across eight destinations. This allows them to move quickly, fostering an environment that encourages innovation, disruptive ideas, and a unique collaborative energy.
What Revenue Managers can learn from electric wiring
I recently decided to rewire a couple of light switches at home. One upstairs, one downstairs. Simple job. Two switches. Two lights. One brain (mine). What could go wrong?
Recast: Hospitality is like building bridges — you need the right tools
In this week’s episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, we’re revisiting a conversation with Robbert Manussen, Area General Manager, Taiwan at IHG Hotels & Resorts, and Karen Stephens, Revinate CMO. Robbert stresses that the technology revolution is here and explains why it’s time for hoteliers to start seriously investing in their tech tools. But Robbert says it’s about investing with intention, warning, “Don’t invest in technology for the sake of investing.” If you want to build a hotel tech stack that serves your business goals and serves the guest experience, it’s about choosing the right systems.
Tapestry Collection by Hilton Debuts in Northern Ireland with The Marcus Hotel Portrush
Hotel to open ahead of golf’s 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush.
Hotel slippers with anti-slip performance
Every detail in your guest’s journey should whisper luxury and thoughtful care. But are your in-room slippers saying enough?
RMS appoints new CFO to strengthen financial leadership and bolster next phase of growth
Leading hospitality platform for hotels, motels, serviced apartments and short-term rentals RMS, has announced the appointment of Chetan Arjun as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) as it strengthens its executive team to support global growth.
From Crisis to Control: Why Cybersecurity Should Be on Every Hotelier’s Agenda
Cybersecurity probably isn’t high on your list of passions. But for any hotelier, it should be.
Garner Hotels Debuts in Scotland with the Opening of Garner Hotel Edinburgh – Haymarket
A bold new launch ahead of Edinburgh’s summer festivals, from Fringe Festival to International Film Festival and more.

