Category: Recent News

Recently, I began noticing through my social and professional connections that the term “sustainability” often triggers unexpected resistance. I observed that when conversations touch on environmental issues, even simple everyday topics like avoiding food waste or using public transportation, some people react unfavorably. What struck me was that the pushback was not necessarily about the actions themselves, which are often practical and beneficial, but rather about the language and framing around sustainability.

From 10 to 13 November 2025, hospitality professionals, educators, and researchers from around the world will gather in The Hague as Hotelschool The Hague hosts the EuroCHRIE 2025 Conference. The annual event, organised by the European Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education (EuroCHRIE), is one of the most influential events in hospitality and tourism education.

Hilton York is pleased to announce the completion of a thoughtful enhancement project, bringing refreshed comfort and updated design to its 131 guest bedrooms. Situated in a prime location directly opposite the historic Clifford’s Tower and just a 10-minute walk from York Station, the hotel continues to offer a welcoming stay for both business and leisure travellers.

Real I.S. acquires Barceló Raval in Barcelona from Union Investment, Corum acquires Martinez Tower Almere in the Netherlands from Trinity Vastgoed, Soravia acquires additional 42% of Arlberg Hospiz Hotel in Austria from the Werner family, KFIM acquires Travelodge Slough from Brightbay Real Estate Partners, 123 IM and Parallel Hospitality acquire Aiden by Best Western @ Paris Roissy CDG.

The first Hyatt branded hotel in the country reflects the company’s progress for scaled growth of the Hyatt Regency brand by 70% on the Balkan Peninsula by 2027.

Technology no longer sits quietly in the background of hospitality — it is the business. And at the intersection of this transformation stands the modern CIO: no longer a systems custodian, but an architect of change, a translator of complexity, and increasingly, a strategist at the very core of decision-making.

A hotel website has one overriding job: sell the experience. It should feel like an extension of your property – authentic, functional and persuasive.

This summer, citizenM will open the doors to its first Irish hotel – and with it, a carefully curated celebration of contemporary art, local architecture and playful design. Located opposite St Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin’s historic core, the new 245-room hotel brings together bold Brutalist architecture, colourful interiors, and a standout collection of artworks by Irish creatives. From a preserved façade to hand-painted murals and in-room commissions, citizenM Dublin St Patrick’s is designed as both a stylish place to stay and a new destination for culture lovers.

Minor Hotels Europe & Americas reported total revenues of €496 million for the period from January to March 2025, representing an 8% increase on the €460 million recorded in the first quarter of the previous year.

As seen in the latest Europe Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), at the close of 2025’s first quarter, the region’s total pipeline stands at 1,683 projects/247,472 rooms.