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
Life-like robots for sale to the public as China opens new store
Robots on sale at the store include humanoid butlers, chess partners and dogs.,Read MoreBBC News
Trump opens door for crypto in retirement accounts
The president signs an order aimed at expanding the kinds of investments allowed in retirement accounts.,Read MoreBBC News
OpenAI claims GPT-5 model boosts ChatGPT to ‘PhD level’
GPT-5’s release comes as tech firms continue to compete in an effort to claim the world’s most advanced AI.,Read MoreBBC News
Interest rates cut to lowest level in more than two years
The Bank of England cuts its key rate to 4%, the fifth reduction since August last year.,Read MoreBBC News
Why firms are merging HR and IT departments
The emergence of AI is spurring some firms to make their HR and IT departments work closer together.,Read MoreBBC News
Trump calls for Intel boss to resign immediately, alleging China ties
The unusual demand adds to challenges facing the firm, which has been seen as falling behind in the chip race.,Read MoreBBC News