Helsinki welcomes a new Clarion Hotel: Hotel Mestari joins the Strawberry Group
Formerly known as the Hotel Mestari, the establishment is undergoing a significant transformation following its acquisition by the Nordic hotel group Strawberry. This change, effective from summer 2024, marks a…
DoubleTree by Hilton debuts in Rotterdam
DoubleTree by Hilton Rotterdam Centre opens its doors following an extensive re-brand of one of the city’s iconic landmark properties. This new Dutch property features 265 rooms, 9 meetings rooms…
B&B Hotels opens a new eco-friendly hotel in Offenburg
B&B Hotels continues to expand its presence in Germany with the opening of a new hotel at Offenburg Central Station. This modern building stands out for its innovative architecture, incorporating…
Euro 2024 in Germany: hotel performance, goal or offside?
For a month, from 14 June to 14 July, football fans had their eyes riveted on the ten major German cities where the 2024 European Football Championship matches took place:…
Whitbread continues its expansion in Manchester with a future Premier Inn hotel
Whitbread PLC, owner of Premier Inn, is building a new 229-bedroom Premier Inn hotel on Rochdale Road. Acquired from Premcor in February 2024, this site on the edge of Manchester's…
Mandarin Oriental welcomes two new independent non-executive directors
Mandarin Oriental International Limited has announced the appointment of Cristina Diezhandino and Fabrice Megarbane as Independent Non-Executive Directors, effective August 1, 2024. Cristina Diezhandino brings a wealth of experience from…
Sandaya Italia: a new European subsidiary headed by Roberto Franchi
French upmarket campsite group Sandaya is continuing its international expansion by announcing the creation of its first European subsidiary, Sandaya Italia. Roberto Franchi, a renowned hospitality expert, has been appointed…
Map of the week: hotel openings
Which hotels have opened this week or are due to open soon? What style are they? Under which brand? How many rooms? Hospitality ON has compiled a non-exhaustive list of…
Cycas Hospitality expands with first hotel in Luxembourg
Cycas Hospitality is expanding its presence in the Benelux region with the signing of its first hotel in Luxembourg. This 133-room hotel will be part of the GRIDX development, a…
How are new technologies redefining cultural tourism?
Culture is undoubtedly one of the pillars of the tourism sector, attracting millions of visitors around the world every year. Many countries shine on the international tourism scene thanks to…