Kirklees Council has approved updated plans for the redevelopment of Huddersfield’s George Hotel, increasing the number of rooms from 91 to 108 while maintaining the building’s architectural heritage. The council submitted revised proposals in April following discussions with architects and Historic England, identifying an opportunity to expand capacity and improve the hotel’s commercial viability. Once […]
Radisson Hotel Group has announced more than 210 hotel signings and openings so far in 2025, extending its global growth momentum across Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EMEA) and the Asia-Pacific region (APAC). The milestone follows what the company described as a record-breaking year in 2024. Among its European developments, the group is increasing its […]
The Caledonian Edinburgh has reopened its Caley Bar as a new listening venue following a refurbishment. Located on Princes Street, the bar will open to the public on 1 November, and its redevelopment forms part of ongoing investment in the hotel by owner Henderson Park and operator Klarent Hospitality. The redesign, by Cunningham McLean, includes […]
A new whitepaper exploring the value of electric vehicle charging to the hospitality industry has been published by RAW Charging. As the leading UK provider of EV charging solutions to the hospitality sector, RAW Charging’s new whitepaper, ‘POWERING UP THE GUEST EXPERIENCE: The importance of EV charging for your guest journey from RAW Charging’, explores […]
48% of Thai Hoteliers Report Missing Revenue Opportunities Weekly Due to Lack of Responsiveness: SiteMinder Research – Image Credit SiteMinder   Forty-eight percent of Thai hoteliers acknowledge they miss revenue opportunities at least weekly—such as when competitors adjust rates or new events are announced—because they cannot respond fast enough, according to new research by SiteMinder, the […]
Extended-Stay Hotels Dominate U.S. Construction Pipeline as 2025 Sees Steady Growth – Image Credit Unsplash   The U.S. hotel construction pipeline remains stable with a significant focus on extended-stay projects, which constitute 40% of total developments as of Q3 2025, according to Lodging Econometrics. The U.S. hotel construction pipeline has shown little change year-over-year, according to […]
FIFA World Cup 2026 Hospitality Update: Minimum Stays Delay Bookings, As U.S. Room Pricing Trails Co-hosts – Image Credit Lighthouse   The biggest World Cup in history should have hotels filling fast. Instead, bookings are only starting to climb as fans and hosts wait for ticket releases and the tournament draw. The FIFA World Cup 2026 […]
Call for Papers – ITB Berlin ETravel Stage 2026: Apply Now As a Speaker – Image Credit ITB Berlin   The eTravel Stage at the ITB Berlin Convention presents innovations, trends and practical solutions for the digital travel industry. Applications for the programme are open until 31 October 2025. Technological innovations are shaping the future of […]
Image Credit Riyue Bay Surf Resort   Riyue Bay Surf Resort in Wanning, Hainan, will open on November 11, 2025, introducing China’s first surfing-themed resort. Riyue Bay Surf Resort, developed by China Tourism Group, is set to open on November 11, 2025, in Wanning, Hainan. The resort is positioned as China’s first surfing-themed destination and is […]
The State of France’s Hotel Market in 2025: Key Trends, Lessons and Next Steps – By Laure Cremers – Image Credit Lighthouse   2024 was a big, unusual year for France’s hotel sector because of the Olympics. How are hotels faring now and what should independents do to stay ahead? After a year dominated by the […]
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