Rotana Hotels & Resorts and Lighthouse announce strategic partnership to enhance commercial intelligence

Lighthouse, the leading commercial platform for the hospitality industry, has been selected by Rotana Hotels & Resorts as their preferred rate intelligence provider. The partnership marks a significant milestone as Rotana implements Lighthouse’s Rate Insight solution integrated with iDeas G3 across their portfolio of properties.,Read MoreHospitality Net – Europe
Top 10 Risks Hotel Owners Face When Hiring a Hotel Management Company

Engaging a professional hotel management company can be a wise strategy to leverage operational expertise, benefit from brand recognition, and enhance market competitiveness. However, many owners are unaware of the significant risks these agreements can pose to the long-term value of their assets. Without careful negotiation, a hotel management contract can favor the operator’s interest […]
France Tops Global Travel Collection’s July Hotel Bookings

France is having a moment in the sun this summer, according to July hotel booking data from Global Travel Collection (GTC), the most influential network of international luxury travel advisors. The figures reflect bookings made by GTC advisors across both the U.S. and the U.K., showing a 64% year-over-year increase in luxury hotel reservations in […]
From the Floor to the Front Line of Leadership

I recently read a post about the value of hands-on experience in the hospitality industry, and it struck a chord.,Read MoreHospitality Net – Europe
Rocco Forte Hotels and Emerald Pine Capital Announce Strategic Partnership to Drive Europe & Middle East Expansion

Rocco Forte Hotels and Emerald Pine Capital are pleased to announce a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the expansion of the Rocco Forte brand across Europe and the Middle East.,Read MoreHospitality Net – Europe
All Child and RIU collaborate in the United Kingdom

RIU Hotels & Resorts goes one step further in its commitment to its communities, announcing its first social collaboration in the United Kingdom together with the charity All-Child. The hotel chain will support their Impact Programme, which is designed and delivered by specialised professionals known as Link Workers. These professionals play a vital role building […]
The Met Hotel Leeds Unveils Grand Transformation Plans

The Met Hotel Leeds, a much-loved landmark in the heart of the city, is entering an exciting new chapter as it announces major refurbishment plans. The hotel has stood as a symbol of elegance in the heart of Leeds since 1899, and now, through this transformation, it will be reimagined for today with a refined […]
How to Disrupt Your Hotel Market with AI and Blue Ocean Strategies

Imagine this: two hotels side by side. Both boast rooftop pools, chic lobbies, and decent coffee. Yet one is bleeding profits while the other thrives, not by doing more—but by doing different. The latter doesn’t compete on price or amenities; it sails in its own Blue Ocean, where competition becomes irrelevant.,Read MoreHospitality Net – Europe
First voco Hotel for Hamburg: NOVUM Hospitality and IHG Hotels & Resorts Confirm Joint Growth in the Upscale Segment

The Hamburg-based hotel group NOVUM Hospitality and IHG Hotels & Resorts arecontinuing their expansion plans with another project under the voco Hotels brand: a long-term lease was recently signed for the new voco Hamburg-Altona, featuring 143 rooms. Following the voco Berlin Alexanderplatz announced in June, this is already the second upscale hotel project being realized […]
UK hotels prepare for revenue lift as August Bank Holiday weekend sees strong booking numbers

Forward bookings at UK hotels have increased 6% year-on-year for the Summer Bank Holiday on 25 August and accompanying long weekend, according to new data from SiteMinder, the world’s leading hotel distribution and revenue platform.,Read MoreHospitality Net – Europe