Dubai Holding, a diversified global investment company with investments in more than 30 countries, today announced the acquisition of the five-star Jumeirah Mallorca in Spain. The property, which has been successfully operated under Jumeirah for several years, will continue to be managed by Jumeirah, Dubai Holding’s flagship hospitality brand and...
Never Fall in Love with Ideas. Simone Puorto Interviewed on Tasto9
Simone Puorto has been featured on Tasto9, the Italian podcast by Bee Family dedicated to the stories of professionals connected to the hospitality world.
Mateja Simic Crowned World’s Best Receptionist by Bucherer 2026
The AICR (Amicale Internationale des Chefs de Réception) is proud to announce the winners of the 30th edition of the prestigious World’s Best Receptionist by Bucherer 2026 competition, celebrating excellence in front office hospitality. The leading retailer of luxury watches and fine jewellery since 1888 (Bucherer) is a titular sponsor...
Optimise Your Hotel Website in 8 Easy Steps – FREE Checklist
As a hotelier, you know that first impressions matter. And in 2026, your website is your virtual front desk. But is it doing enough to convert visitors into paying guests? If your website isn’t optimised for speed, ease of use, and direct bookings, you could be handing revenue straight to...
HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin – Week Ending 16 January 2026
British real estate investment company Criterion Capital has acquired full ownership of the three-star, 732-room St Giles London Hotel in the UK, from Malaysian investment company IGB Berhad for £220 million (£300,500 per room). Criterion already owned the freehold of the site, as well as the adjoining YMCA, thus consolidating...
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Hotel & Shop Plus —— A One-Stop Sourcing Platform for Hospitality Professionals
The Rise of Contactless Tech in Hospitality: A Guide for Hotels in 2026
Contactless technology in hospitality is now a reality. It’s already shaping how hotels operate.
Quiet Luxury in Hospitality: A Brief Industry Perspective
“Quiet luxury” refers to an understated, refined form of luxury that privileges subtle sophistication, quality craftsmanship, and meaningful experiences over overt branding, flashy logos, and conspicuous displays of wealth. As EHL Insights explains, it is about inconspicuous luxury consumption, signalling status through quiet excellence rather than showy markers, and focusing...
Digital Hotel Directory: The secret to smoother guest stays
A guest checks into a 4-star property, eager to explore. They flip through the in-room hotel directory and find last season’s menu, an outdated spa offering
A slower deal market and a smarter path forward
The hotel industry is a bit boring right now from a deal perspective: RevPAR growth remains muted, transaction volume has declined, and new hotel development