Despite economic headwinds, the desire to travel remains remarkably resilient. Today’s travelers aren’t just booking trips, they’re seeking personalized, transformative experiences that leverage the latest technology while maintaining that essential human connection.
easyHotel Secures New Funding to Fuel Spanish Expansion
Value hotel chain, easyHotel has further strengthened its financial position by securing a £24.5 million loan from Spanish Bank, CaixaBank to support its continued expansion into the Spanish market.
Calling All Property GMs and Leaders: Elevate Guest Experiences with ECC Virtual Sessions!
Your team can attend from anywhere— Whether you are in Tromsø in the North of Norway or in Athens close to the Acropolis in Greece – no matter where you’re located in Europe you can join us for this program!
Virtuoso® Expands Its Focus on Ultra-High-Net-Worth Clientele, Redefining Luxury Connections
Virtuoso®, the leading global network specialising in luxury and experiential travel, has launched an Ultra-High-Net-Worth (UHNW) business division. The move signals a bold step into the elite sphere of luxury goods and lifestyle, further complementing the organisation’s longstanding global leadership position in luxury travel.
Global Hotel Alliance Concludes 20th Anniversary Year With Record-Breaking 2024 Results
UAE-headquartered Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, proudly celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2024 by delivering its best-ever results. The milestone year saw record-breaking performance across all key metrics, further establishing GHA’s position as a leader in the global hospitality landscape.
Leaders from Marriott, Accor, IHG, Hyatt and Radisson to Unite to Shape the Future of the Hospitality Industry at Questex’s IHIF EMEA 2025
Questex’s International Hospitality Investment Forum EMEA (IHIF EMEA), the premier meeting place for hospitality investment in EMEA, today announces leaders from Marriott, Accor, IHG, Hyatt and Radisson will unite to shape the future of the hospitality industry. IHIF EMEA’s 27th edition takes place 31 March – 2 April at the InterContinental and Pullman hotels in Berlin. Register here.
Brach Madrid, Part of Evok Collection, Ii Now Open
Evok Collection’s newest property Brach Madrid is now open and welcoming guests as of January 2025. The design-led five-star hotel by world renowned Architect Philippe Stark, located centrally on Gran Vía in the Spanish capital, joins Evok Collection’s four-property portfolio consisting of Brach Paris, Cour des Vosges and Nolinski Paris and follows the successful launch of Nolinski Venezia in Italy last summer. Brach Madrid will be Evok Collection’s first location in Spain and second outside of Paris.
a&o Hostels Expands in Heidelberg, Germany
After opening new hostels in Brighton (August 2024), Antwerp (October 2024), and Brussels (December 2024), a&o Hostels, Europe’s largest hostel chain, is expanding further with the acquisition of a&o Heidelberg. This marks its 43rd property in Europe and 26th in Germany. The company operates 42 properties across ten countries, with 19 owned directly by a&o.
Crave Interactive Launches Revolutionary AI Hospitality Solution at Prestigious Jade Mountain Resort
London, UK – Crave Interactive, a leading hospitality technology provider, announced the launch of its groundbreaking Crave AI solution at the renowned Jade Mountain Resort in St. Lucia. This strategic deployment marks a significant milestone in luxury hospitality service delivery, combining Jade Mountain’s legendary personal service with cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology.
Ginto Hotels Doubles in Size with the Acquisition of Four New Properties in France’s Most Coveted Destinations
Following the acquisition of Hôtel Saint-Louis in Marseille in January 2024 and the Pilgrim in Paris in July 2024, the group is accelerating its growth with the purchase of Hôtel Aria and Hôtel Vendôme, right in the heart of Nice!