Spotify is still the streaming service most people start with, and in 2026 it remains one of the most complete. The catalogue covers well over a hundred million tracks, plus podcasts and audiobooks, and the app looks and works the same on a phone, a laptop, a TV or a...

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IHG's voco brand has reached 50 open properties in Europe, with 26 more in the pipeline, six years after launching as the company's fastest-growing premium brand.

Paris Society will open MŪN, ANZU Beach Club, Gigi Caffè, and Siga Siga across Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, and Abu Dhabi from late 2026 into early 2027.

SiteMinder's survey of 12,000+ travellers across 14 markets finds 2027 guests will travel more cautiously, with solo travel rising, AI adoption growing, and memorable experiences overtaking loyalty perks.

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The article argues that boutique and luxury hotels can deepen guest loyalty by curating locally relevant literature as a "Cultural Concierge," turning physical spaces into immersive, story-driven destinations.

HVS Middle East Africa and FHS Egypt assess Egypt's 2026 hospitality investment climate, noting that demand is proven and investor sentiment is largely formed, with capital access now the key barrier.

At-visions pitches Adtronaut as a unified hotel ad platform connecting room TVs, signage, WiFi, and post-stay email to convert ancillary revenue opportunities into actual sales.

Travail Hospitality acquired the 179-key Hilton Dublin Airport, appointing Valor Hospitality as operator, with a multi-million-Euro refurb and rebrand to IHG's voco brand planned for 2027.