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French institutional investor Iroko Zen SCPI has acquired the two-star, 110-room Travelodge Bournemouth Seafront in the UK from British real estate investment company Martin’s Properties for £11 million (£100,000 per room). The hotel includes a restaurant & bar and is situated in Bournemouth’s West Cliff, just a few minutes walk...

Across the city, a number of hotels have implemented measures that reduce emissions, improve resource efficiency, and support local ecosystems. These properties illustrate the range of operational actions a hotel can take to advance sustainability.

Today’s guests aren’t just booking a room, they’re choosing a lifestyle fit. They’re remote workers, wellness-minded travellers, digital natives and experience seekers

In hospitality, every detail matters. From the scent of the lobby to the crispness of a pillowcase, guests notice everything. And one of the most overlooked yet impactful areas of service delivery is laundry. Clean, well-presented linen and timely guest laundry services are not just operational tasks—they’re part of the guest experience.  As...

Denver, CO – Cogwheel Analytics announced the launch of its new Market-Level Benchmarking feature, designed to help hotels compare their digital marketing performance against similar properties within the same geographic area. This enhancement gives hotel owners and management companies critical insights into how their properties perform locally, enabling smarter, data-driven...

Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is pleased to announce the Robert A. “Bob” Gilbert Award for Career Achievement in Commercial Strategy, a new pinnacle honor celebrating leaders whose careers have shaped the future of hospitality sales, marketing, and revenue strategy. Named in tribute to Robert A. “Bob” Gilbert,...

London’s hospitality scene is poised for a bold new chapter with the arrival of The Derby London City, Curio Collection by Hilton , opening February 2026. Owned and operated by Dominus, this landmark hotel introduces a refined fusion of British charm and contemporary flair to the heart of the capital’s...

To mark the publication of Forbes’ inaugural America’s Top Hospitality Architects & Designers list, we gathered a group of distinguished principals from listed firms—each not only an award-winning designer but a thought leader in the field—for a conversation about the core issues and opportunities that define progressive hospitality design today....

Appetite amongst investors for Iberia’s hotel sector is surging, according to research from international real estate advisor Savills. The Savills Investor Sentiment Survey 2025 ranked Spain as the top destination for investors this year, with hotels emerging as a preferred asset class, up 21 percentage points compared to previous year.

According to the Q3 2025 Europe Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), at the close of the quarter, the region’s total pipeline stands at 1,666 projects/245,705 rooms and remains relatively unchanged year-over-year (YOY).