Meliá Hotels International and Summum Hotel Group have announced a new partnership to revitalize high-value tourism in the Costa Brava. This collaboration focuses on transforming the existing Etuu Begur Hotel into a luxurious, premium retreat. Set to join Meliá’s Affiliated by Meliá portfolio, the hotel will be rebranded as Meliá Begur after a comprehensive renovation and expansion scheduled to be completed in 2026.
Scandic’s Interim report for the first quarter 2025 – A solid quarter and good booking situation
Scandic delivers a quarter characterized by a solid performance and a good booking situation. As the first quarter is the smallest from a seasonal standpoint, it is particularly pleasing that April has started off stable and that bookings for the second quarter are good, even better than at the same time last year.
Hyatt Place Gothenburg Central Celebrates Official Opening
Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced the opening of Hyatt Place Gothenburg Central, further expanding Hyatt’s brand footprint in Scandinavia. Located in the heart of Gothenburg, atop the city’s Central Station, the 300-room hotel offers a dynamic hub for modern travellers seeking comfort, connectivity, and convenience.
Travel and tourism sees resilient M&A activity amid 5% dip in overall deal volume in Q1 2025, reveals GlobalData
Deal-making in the travel and tourism sector showed signs of cautious optimism in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, with overall activity experiencing only around 5% year-on-year (YoY) dip. While venture financing and private equity deals declined, mergers and acquisitions saw modest growth, highlighting investor selectivity and regional resilience as key themes amid the evolving macroeconomic conditions and shifting strategies across global markets, reveals GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
How to Reduce Food Waste in Restaurants
Half-finished plates of food, vegetables that spoiled in the walk-in, and a few stale pieces of toast from the breakfast buffet don’t sound all that shocking. After each service, restaurant and hotel food waste isn’t very dramatic, but over time all the wasted food really adds up.
Lori Kiel Bridging gaps in talent and technology
The hospitality industry is facing a talent crisis, but what does it take to attract, retain, and inspire the next generation of leaders? In this episode of The Turndown, Lori Kiel, SVP of Revenue Management at Pyramid Global Hospitality, shares her thoughts on the evolving role of talent and technology in the industry.
Richard Kessler: Building a legacy in independent luxury hotels
What does it take to shape the future of hotel development while staying true to your vision? In this episode of The Turndown, Richard Kessler, Founder of The Kessler Collection, shares his journey from building budget hotels to becoming a visionary in boutique luxury.
MGallery Collection Opens Collection of Luxury Suites in the Heart of Athens
The suites are an expansion of Athens Capital Hotel – MGallery Collection,adding an intimate and bespoke offering to the hotel’s collection
Reimagining Hotel Distribution: A Conversation with Brian Reeves
In a recent conversation Simone Puorto and Brian Reeves, Founder and CEO of the roomangel Foundation they shared his thoughts on how hotel distribution has evolved, and why it needs a serious rethink.
Sandblu Opens for its First Full Season, Bringing Thoughtful Luxury to Santorini’s East Side
Sandblu, a new luxury resort in Santorini overlooking the seaside village of Kamari from the foothills of Greece’s ancient Thira mountain, is opening for its first full season on April 17, 2025. With 66 rooms, suites, and villas, various dining concepts, the indulgent Aurora spa, high-end retail, sophisticated amenities, and a peaceful location on the island’s east side, Sandblu is setting a new standard for thoughtful luxury amongst the sparkling Aegean Sea.