Lisbon
Lisbon, with its cobbled streets, riverside vistas, and pastel-toned architecture, has become a magnet for both leisure tourists and digital nomads—fueling rapid hotel growth. For UK hoteliers, the Portuguese capital offers lessons in blending local character with modern hospitality. Our coverage spans boutique and lifestyle hotel openings, adaptive reuse of historic buildings, investor interest, and how Lisbon’s positioning as a sun-soaked, year-round destination informs UK hospitality strategy.
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May- 2025 -27 MayPeople
United Hospitality Management appoints new COO of Europe
United Hospitality Management (UHM) has announced the appointment of Olivier Jacquet to the role of chief operating officer of Europe, as the group is accelerating its expansion strategy in the European market. With a career spanning over 35 years in the luxury hospitality sector, Jacquet will be responsible for consolidating…
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20 MayNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 20/5/25
Wilde Aparthotels is expanding into Lisbon, Vienna and Cambridge with three new openings this year. Each property will include fully-equipped kitchens, bespoke furniture, and curated social spaces to appeal to both business and leisure travellers. The Cambridge aparthotel, located near the River Cam and Jesus Green, will offer 229 apartments…
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20 MayHotel Brands
Wilde Aparthotels expands into Cambridge, Lisbon and Vienna
Wilde Aparthotels – one of Europe’s fastest growing aparthotel brands, will unveil three new properties this year, expanding its presence into Lisbon, Vienna and Cambridge. Each property will feature fully-equipped kitchens and bespoke furniture embodying Wilde’s commitment to “sophisticated interiors, premium amenities, and prime locations”, catering to business and leisure…
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2 MayHotels
The July London Victoria aparthotel to open in June
The July London Victoria aparthotel has announced that it is set to open its doors in June. The new hotel boasts 114 rooms alongside two additional exclusive residential apartments. It also has an all-day restaurant, The Idler, offering a modern British cuisine with a Mediterranean twist, headed up by chef…
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Apr- 2025 -1 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 1/4/25
The Grove, a luxury hotel and spa in Hertfordshire, is unveiling a redesigned walled garden and two new self-contained cottages. The walled garden, transformed by Martin Hulbert Design, will reopen on April 3 with a revamped heated outdoor pool, upgraded children’s facilities, and enhanced outdoor spa and dining experiences. It…
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1 AprilHotel Brands
Grand Metropolitan Hotels acquires Voile d’Or hotel collection
Grand Metropolitan Hotels has announced the acquisition of luxury hotel collection brand Voile d’Or Hotels and Resorts for an undisclosed sum. Grand Metropolitan Hotels gains the full Brand and IP rights, and all management contracts associated with the 100 year old luxury brand with future expansion plans in additional destinations…
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Mar- 2025 -27 MarchHotel Brands
Hilton to hit 1,000 EMEA hotels ahead of Tempo debut in Belfast
Hilton has announced that it will hit 1,000 hotels in its EMEA region this Spring, ahead of the introduction of Tempo by Hilton in Belfast as well as two further country debuts for Spark by Hilton. In the coming weeks, Hilton will celebrate the “significant milestone” by opening its 1,000th…
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19 MarchPeople
Aendre aparthotel platform adds Alex Bauman-Lyon as creative director
Aendre Group, the real estate-backed hospitality platform focused on the development, conceptualisation, and operation of lifestyle aparthotel brands, has appointed Alex Bauman-Lyons, as its new creative director. The acquisitions team has also grown with the addition of Charlotte Cottier, ex-Tristan Capital, a PE fund with €15bn (£12.6bn) AUM as senior…
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13 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 13/3/25
Apex Hotels has achieved Gold Green Tourism Accreditation for six city-centre properties in London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Temple Court. This recognition reflects the hotel group’s commitment to sustainability, with a focus on energy efficiency, waste reduction, and community engagement. Apex Hotels already had two accredited properties in Bath and Dundee,…
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13 MarchHotels
European hotel values rise 2% in 2024
Hotel values across Europe showed a steady 2% rise in 2024 with the help of lower interest rates, modest gains and RevPAR and consistent demand for European travel from international visitors, according to HVS’ latest Hotel Valuation Index. The global hotel consultancy found that the rise in hotel values was…
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