Weekly roundup covers five European hotel transactions including French ski resorts, Spanish divestments, and UK golf resort sale totaling over €31 million.
Raise the Bar: UrVenue Helps Hospitality Operators Sell Experiences, Not Just Tables, at Bar & Restaurant Expo 2026
UrVenue will demo its platform at BAR Restaurant Expo 2026, showcasing tools for packaging VIP experiences and automated venue management beyond basic reservations.
Emerging Travel Group strengthens its global offering though new partnership with Meliá Hotels International
The partnership adds over 400 Meliá properties across 40 countries to ETG's RateHawk platform, connecting with nearly 120,000 B2B travel professionals.
Fusion Hotel Group Acquired by Founder of SC Capital Partners Suchad Chiaranussati
SC Capital Partners consolidates its Asian hospitality platform with the purchase, creating a 16,000-key portfolio spanning Vietnam, Thailand, Japan, and Indonesia.
Sustainability Q&A: GCSTIMES Certifications, Accreditations & External Initiatives
GCSTIMES details its sustainability credentials including EcoVadis assessment, multiple ISO certifications, and UN Global Compact participation.
Are hotels automating away their staff? Comment from Burgh Island owner
Recent Deloitte research highlights the delicate balance the sector must strike. 60% of hospitality workers say employee turnover has increased
IRIS welcomes Bob Menz as Senior Product Manager
IRIS, the global market leader in digital F&B and guest experience solutions for hotels, is delighted to announce the appointment of Bob Menz as Senior Product Manager.
Focus Group launches Hospitality Conversational AI Platform
Focus Group, one of the UK's leading independent providers of essential business technology and connectivity solutions, today launches Focus CX
Hotel transactions hit record high $2.7 billion – foreign investment key driver
Record high performance and transactions across Australia’s hotel sector in 2025 reflects a realignment of the market, a new CBRE report shows.
Katrine Graugaard appointed as Global Head of Corporate Communications at RX
RX, a global leader in events and exhibitions, today announces the appointment of Katrine Graugaard as Global Head of Corporate Communications