Almost every hotel or resort customer reads guest reviews
New research from Accor in Europe examines the growing importance of guest reviews and ratings when booking a hotel stay.
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Almost every hotel or resort customer reads guest reviews
New research from Accor in Europe examines the growing importance of guest reviews and ratings when booking a hotel stay.
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Looking Back, Moving Forward: How Hospitality Trends Are Evolving
Last year, we explored eight dynamic hospitality trends shaping our industry. What’s changed since then? Are these trends still relevant, or have they faded into obscurity? We revisited our insights to evaluate their current status…
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Hyatt enjoys ‘robust’ demand for European business travel and meetings
Hotel company Hyatt is continuing to see “robust” demand for business travel in Europe while noting a post-Covid change in the pattern of bookings.
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U.S. travelers are hunting for value in Europe this summer
Europe-bound travelers from the U.S. are doing things differently this summer, putting value at the center of how they strategize their European vacations, industry experts say.
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European Hospitality Industry Faces Looming 'Chain-Ification'
Small, family-owned hotels are still numerous throughout the European hospitality market, but recent investment data suggests the existing status quo is unlikely to last.
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Serviced apartment rates fluctuate, but set for YoY decline: SilverDoor
Global prices for serviced apartments, including major European cities, are expected to fluctuate throughout 2024, according to the latest quarterly report from SilverDoor.
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Hotel development: Covivio Hotels successfully issues a €500m Green Bond
Covivio Hotels, Covivio's hotel property subsidiary, today announced the successful completion of its €500 million Green Bond issue, maturing in May 2033.
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Kempinski Hotels Appoints Barbara Muckermann as Group Chief Executive Officer
Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group Kempinski Hotels announces today the appointment of Barbara Muckermann as Chief Executive Officer. Muckermann previously was responsible for leading Silversea Cruises (part of Royal Caribbean Group), the world’s…
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Have luxury travelers finally hit a price ceiling?
After years of shrugging off soaring hotel costs, affluent travelers may finally be showing some…
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China hotel chain H World begins foray into Thailand
H World Group, a Chinese company operating more than 9,000 hotels at home, will develop markets in Southeast Asia with an eye toward establishing a global chain based on its proprietary platform for reservation and customer management…
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Hotels across Europe remove two 'free' items from tourists' rooms amid new rules
UK tourists going on holiday to 21 European countries including Greece may notice changes to certain services and items provided in rooms.
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Marriott International to Grow in Europe With 100 Conversions and Adaptive Reuse Projects
Marriott International, Inc. announced plans to grow its portfolio in Europe through nearly 100 conversions and adaptive reuse projects by the end of 2026, which represent over 40 percent of its overall European development pipeline…
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2024 investment volumes for European hotels to be significantly ahead of last year, says Savills
According to Savills latest research, investment volumes for European hotels this year are expected to significantly surpass 2023’s numbers.
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Hotel check-in terminal bug spews out access codes for guest rooms
A self-service check-in terminal used in a German Ibis budget hotel was found leaking hotel room keycodes, and the researcher behind the discovery claims the issue could potentially affect hotels around Europe…
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High cost of borrowing contributes to 19% fall in European hotel transactions in 2023
High inflation and interest rate rises had a major impact on the European hotel investment market last year, slowing transaction activity and taking volumes 19% lower than in 2022.
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Hotel chain eyes Taylor Swift and AC/DC boost after record revenue
Travelodge has said it could see a boost from Taylor Swift and AC/DC concerts this summer after it posted record revenues for last year.
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Renovations Transform The Spencer Hotel & Spa Into a Literary Haven
The Spencer Hotel & Spa, right in the heart of the Chautauqua Institution, embodies both tradition and sophistication. With roots dating back to 1887, Helen Edgington has been curating this historic gem since 1997. Now through this transformational…
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This Chic Hotel Group Is Expanding in Europe — and Rethinking What Luxury Means to Travelers
The Standard CEO Amber Asher tells T+L what's next for the hotel brand, and what luxury really means in 2024.
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