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The 2026 Playbook for Winning Meeting & Event BookingsBetween March 2023 and June 2025, we analysed over 50,000 direct online bookings across independent hotels, chains, meeting venues and conference centres in Western Europe. The results show just how quickly the world of meetings & events is evolving — and which factors really make the difference.

On September 4, the Auberge Port-Gitana reopened its doors in Bellevue after 30 months of renovation led by the Gourmet Brothers group.

Marriott International, Inc. today announced it has signed an agreement with Kuzu Group to bring a luxury resort and branded residences under the iconic St. Regis brand within the secluded enclave of the Kazikli Cove in Bodrum. Anticipated to open in 2030, the beachfront project will bring the brand’s celebrated rituals, bespoke spirit, storied heritage and signature Butler service to Türkiye’s renowned Aegean coast.

RateTiger by eRevMax has once again earned the prestigious Premier Connectivity Partner status from Booking.com, marking the 8th consecutive year of this remarkable achievement. This recognition highlights RateTiger’s continued commitment to delivering exceptional hotel distribution solutions and seamless connectivity to its global hotel partners. The Premier Partner status is part of Booking.com’s Connectivity Partner Program, which recognizes and rewards top-tier connectivity providers for their superior technical performance, high-quality service, and outstanding support to accommodation providers.

In the lead up to the Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World 2025, taking place at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai from 27-29 October, Amr El Nady provides insights for international investors looking to enter the UAE’s hospitality sector, including the regulatory framework, market performance and lending and debt liquidity landscape.

German owner-operator Event Hotels has acquired a portfolio of 17 Accor-branded hotels (2,021 rooms) in Germany from US private equity group Blackstone. The portfolio comprises 10 Ibis hotels (932 rooms) and 7 Mercure hotels (1,089 rooms). All hotels are situated in Germany, including Frankfurt, Cologne and Munich as well as various tier 2 cities. Following this acquisition, Event Hotels will undertake targeted renovations, invest in technology upgrades, and introduce initiatives to enhance the guest experience.

The UK and European hotel debt markets in Q3 2025 continue to show signs of stabilisation as rates trend further downward, albeit slowly. Lending remains selective but continued momentum in refinancing activity is evident, particularly among high-quality assets in capital and gateway cities as well as other prime locations. Private credit continues to play an important role, offering tailored solutions where traditional banks remain unable to underwrite perceived risk.

The sample of branded full-service hotels in Vienna recorded a notable increase in profit during the 12 months ending in June 2025. The GOP per available room (GOP PAR) increased by 13.8% (YoY), driven by a 6.1% revenue rise that outpaced the 2.5% increase in expenses. While revenue growth slowed to 5.4% in H1 2025, it still surpassed expenses (+4.0%), leading to an 8.8% GOP PAR increase.

Maestro PMS is entering an exciting new era with Tim Major at the helm. In March, Tim stepped into the leadership role of the All-In-One cloud hosted, private cloud and on-premises property-management system company. Under his guidance, Maestro is strengthening its commitment on its mission to equip independent operators with the tools they need to compete at the highest level. With hospitality evolving faster than ever, his leadership positions Maestro to drive innovation while keeping client results at the forefront.

For leaders in the hospitality industry: Are you ready for the Product Environmental Footprint (PEF)? It’s more than just another acronym, it’s set to change how we measure and communicate sustainability.