Airbnb has seen a 13% increase in its second-quarter revenues year on year to $3.1bn (£2.4bn), driven by higher nights stayed, a small increase in average daily rates and the timing of Easter. The company stated that despite global economic uncertainty early in the quarter, travel demand picked up and nights booked accelerated from April […]
In hospitality, culture is more than a buzzword—it’s your frontline reputation. Whether you’re running a boutique hotel, a senior living community, or a national restaurant group, culture shows up in every guest interaction and team dynamic. A strong workplace culture helps attract great talent, improves retention, and boosts guest satisfaction. Here are five strategies to […]
The George Hotel, a freehold hotel in Montrose town centre, has been sold for the first time in 30 years to a private operator for an undisclosed price. With 25 en suite bedrooms, a restaurant, a lounge and a function room, The George Hotel had been owned by Patricia Douglas for over 30 years and […]
Aimbridge Hospitality has launched a dedicated all-inclusive division to capitalise on rising demand for experience-led resorts. The new Miami-based unit will combine operations, commercial strategy and guest experience within a single structure. Aimbridge said it would draw on its existing brand relationships and regional expertise to support resort owners. Aimbridge cited STR data showing that […]
Belfast City Council’s planning committee has approved several major developments, including a new hotel in the Botanic area and a leisure complex in Boucher. The 164-bedroom hotel, proposed by Andras House, will be built at the junction of Botanic Avenue and Donegall Pass, with a ground floor bar and restaurant. The site is currently occupied […]
Hostel operator A&O has seen its revenues rise from €110m (£95.02m) to €116m (£100.2m), despite a drop in room occupancy from 74.8% to 73% in the first half of 2025. Overall, the group recorded 3.1 million overnight stays and 1.4 million guests in H1 2025. Its highest occupancy rate, just under 80%, was achieved between […]
Rosewood Hotel Group has appointed Jenni Benzaquen as senior vice president of Residential, Global, effective 1 September 2025. Reporting to the group’s chief operating officer, Benzaquen will “reinforce quality growth, operational excellence, and community connections” for the group’s residential business. She brings two decades of luxury real estate and hospitality leadership to the role, having […]
-based hotel operator said it now has a contractually secured portfolio of 134 hotels with nearly 38,000 rooms. New properties in Paris and Vienna, along with its entry into the Portuguese market, have supported the group’s expansion strategy. Motel One opened a new site in Paris in July, with further openings planned in Vienna’s Donau […]
Radisson Hotel Group has officially added the Dom Pedro Lisboa Hotel to its Radisson Individuals brand as part of its expansion in Portugal. The 263-room property, located in Lisbon’s Amoreiras district, includes a presidential suite, two restaurants, two bars, and a spa. It is within walking distance of Avenida da Liberdade, Marquês de Pombal Square […]
Rooms 36, a boutique guest house and lifestyle business in Keswick, has been brought to market with an asking price of £850,000. Located near to the shores of Derwentwater and five minutes to Keswick market square, Rooms 36 is a well-established guest house. The site is said to be in turnkey condition, and has recently […]
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