Highgate and Eternam’s Alcyon Hospitality Europe fund jointly acquired the 191-key Zafolia Hotel Athens, marking Highgate’s first Greece entry, with full renovation planned.
Managing historic properties with confidence
Champneys Eastwell Manor GM James McComas shares how he manages a 500-year-old Grade II listed hotel, balancing sinkholes, specialist maintenance, mixed guest audiences, and commercial growth.
Apaleo has announced a partnership with EHL Hospitality Business School
Apaleo becomes the first official industry partner for EHL’s Human-Centered Digitalization specialisation, embedding guest speakers, site visits, and capstone projects into the Master’s in Hospitality Management.
How Supercity Aparthotels chose the PMS
SuperCity Aparthotels MD Philip Houghton discusses the brand’s move to Oracle Opera Cloud PMS to support UK expansion, alongside Oracle’s David Hayward on digital transformation for independent hotels.
Shakira’s Madrid residency drives hotel bookings up 15% and prices up 20%
SiteMinder data shows Shakira’s 12-night Madrid residency has pushed hotel bookings up 14.8% and ADR to €339, a 19.7% increase, with domestic bookings surging 65% year over year.
TrustYou and Apaleo Present “Magic Moments”: Always-Reply, Always-On Guest Communication Powered by AI
TrustYou and Apaleo’s joint solution enables hotels to provide 24/7 AI-powered guest communication across all channels from booking to post-stay.
Whitbread Grows in Limerick
The 156-room hotel will anchor Opera Square’s urban regeneration project and help Whitbread reach its goal of 5,000 Premier Inn rooms across Ireland.
Glion and Les Roches lead global hospitality education in the 2026 QS Rankings, setting Sommet Education apart with two top-ranked brands
Les Roches ranks No. 2 globally while Glion rises to No. 3, with both schools showing 94%+ employability rates and extensive industry recruitment partnerships.
Hilton Strengthens UK Lifestyle Portfolio with Two New Tapestry Collection by Hilton Hotels
Two hotels in Plymouth and Cork will open in 2027, marking Hilton’s entry into both maritime cities with 223 combined rooms.
HAMA Europe announces Brookfield Asset Management as the winner of the 10th Annual Asset Management Achievement Award
Brookfield transformed the 414-key Barcelona property with a €28 million renovation and Moxy rebrand, significantly increasing asset value over four years.