Marriott expands long-stay options with Sonder partnership
Marriott International is expanding its presence in the long-stay sector through a strategic long-term licensing agreement with Sonder Holdings, which is expected to add over 10,500 rooms to its portfolio.…
International hotel brand to launch in Esbjerg, Denmark
An international hotel brand is set to establish a presence in Esbjerg, Denmark, as Heimstaden and Core Hospitality sign a 15-year agreement for the lease and management of the “A…
Should the tourism sector jump on the artificial intelligence bandwagon?
The recent entry into force of the European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act attests to the role that this new technology is playing in our modern society. A tool that has…
Radisson Hotel Group opens hotel at Toughsheet Community Stadium
Radisson Hotel Group has announced the opening of The Bolton Stadium Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals, located at the Toughsheet Community Stadium in North West England. The hotel, connected…
Tourism in Europe faces shifts amid escalating climate change
Climate change has become an increasingly critical issue, impacting various sectors globally, with tourism being one of the most affected. Southern Europe is increasingly vulnerable to extreme weather events fueled…
Hyatt expands its lifestyle portfolio with the acquisition of Standard International
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced its intention to acquire Standard International, the parent company of The Standard and Bunkhouse Hotels brands, in a strategic move to significantly strengthen its presence…
easyHotel explores strategic options to support future growth
European budget hotel operator easyHotel recently confirmed that it is considering various options for a possible sale, as the company continues to expand across Europe. Founded in 2004 by Stelios…
Performance of the hospitality sector continues to grow
As the first half of 2024 draws to a close, the world's leading hotel groups, including Accor, Wyndham, Hotusa, major French tourism player La Compagnie des Alpes, CapitaLand Ascott Trust,…
Accor introduces Handwritten Collection to Germany with new Düsseldorf hotel
Accor is set to bring its Handwritten Collection to Germany with the opening of the Muze Hotel Düsseldorf in mid-November 2024. Located in the Pempelfort district, this boutique hotel is…
July 2024: heatwave in the European hotel industry
Temperatures continue to rise across the Old Continent, and so does the performance of the European hotel industry. As we enter July, all indicators are up for both 2022 and…