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IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is accelerating its global growth with another milestone signing - the first standalone branded residences property for its acclaimed InterContinental brand.

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of Hilton Lopud Beach Resort & Spa, following a management agreement with Anker Grupa d.o.o. The resort, located on the picturesque Lopud Island near Dubrovnik, will offer guests a blend of comfort and natural beauty when it opens in 2027 following an extensive...

For the second consecutive week, average daily rate (ADR) rose at the rate of inflation, up 2.6% for the period ending 11 October 2025. As a result, U.S. revenue per available room (RevPAR) rose 0.6%, marking the industry’s first weekly increase since the end of August. Occupancy, however, fell for...

Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, has reported another quarter of robust performance, building on its strong first half and cementing summer 2025 as a resounding success.

The sample of branded full-service hotels in Dublin recorded a slight decline in profit during the 12 months ending in August 2025, compared to the same period last year. GOP per Available Room (GOP PAR) decreased by 1.4%, due to a -1.0% drop in revenues while the cost declined by...

Hotels have started making major progress on sustainability over the past decade. Energy efficiency and lately water conservation are now more of a standard practice, from LED retrofits to low-flow fixtures and advanced HVAC systems. Yet one of the industry’s biggest sustainability challenges remains stuck in the shadows: waste.

Waldorf Astoria makes its Nordic debut, unveiling a new era of luxury in the heart of Helsinki. Owned by M&L Group and operated by Hilton under the Waldorf Astoria brand, the landmark property spans four beautifully preserved historic buildings, designed by Finnish architects Evert Lagerspetz and Armas Siitonen. Waldorf Astoria...

Over the summer, a pink yacht docked off Marassi Marina in Egypt’s North Coast offering on-board beauty services by the Egyptian brand, Beauty 911 had appeared on my Instagram feed. I had no plans of going to Egypt but within minutes of seeing this Instagram reel, my August plans became...

For much of the late twentieth century, hospitality education was a model of how academia could work hand in hand with industry. The UK led the world in creating postgraduate programmes that balanced academic rigour with real-world relevance, producing graduates equally at ease in boardrooms and hotel kitchens. These programmes...

The Future Hospitality Summit - FHS World is unveiling a wealth of investment opportunities in Italy’s hospitality sector, with an exclusive pavilion showcasing the country’s new golden age of tourism.