Madrid
Madrid’s rising profile as both a leisure and business travel hub makes it a key city for UK hoteliers to watch. Known for its growing number of lifestyle and boutique hotels, as well as strong MICE demand, Madrid offers insight into how urban hospitality is evolving in Southern Europe. Our reporting covers new hotel openings, investment trends, international brand entries, and how Madrid’s positioning influences strategic thinking among UK-based operators.
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Jun- 2025 -4 JuneHotel Brands
Preferred Travel Group appoints new chief development officer
Preferred Travel Group has announced the appointment of Philipp Weghmann to the newly created role of chief development officer. In his new role, Weghmann will lead company-wide development initiatives to accelerate strategic growth and innovation. He will also serve as president of Beyond Green, reflecting Preferred’s commitment to expanding the…
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Apr- 2025 -2 AprilHotel Brands
Radisson to add over 37,000 rooms to European portfolio
Radisson Hotel Group has successfully reopened a number of European hotels so far this year, as it plans to add over 37,000 rooms to its portfolio through signings to drive tourism across EMEA. The year began with the opening of the Radisson Collection Hotel in Berlin and was described “the…
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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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26 MarchHotels
European hotel transactions surge by 62% in 2024, HVS finds
The European hotel investment market saw its transaction volume surge by 62% year-on-year – the highest level recorded since 2019 – according to the latest HVS European Hotel Transaction Report. The firm attributed the buying and selling activity to easing interest rates and “abundant” funding from private equity investors, most…
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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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Jan- 2025 -29 JanuaryHotel Brands
Radisson adds 40,000 rooms to portfolio in 2024
Radisson Hotel Group reported a record-breaking year in 2024 after adding almost 40,000 keys to its global brand portfolio. It said that Radisson Blu remained the leading upper upscale brand in Europe for the 13th consecutive year and the group is now leading the upscale resort segment in EMEA. Since…
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24 JanuaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 24/1/25
Whitbread has expanded its Premier Inn network by adding over 1,000 new rooms across seven UK locations since March 2024. New hotels have opened in London, Cambridge, Bristol, York, and Torquay, including conversions of vacant office buildings to reduce environmental impact. Whitbread, currently operating 85,500 UK hotel rooms, targets 125,000…
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24 JanuaryHotel Brands
Easyhotel secures £24.5m funding for Spanish expansion
Easyhotel has secured a £24.5m loan fromCaixaBank to support its continued expansion into the Spanish market. The new funding will be used to support easyHotel’s development of four new properties in Spain. This begins with Madrid, which is set to open this Spring, followed by Valencia and Barcelona later in…
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3 JanuaryLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 3/01/25
Low Wood Bay Resort and Spa in the North West has completed a £457,000 expansion, enhancing its luxury offerings and creating 10 new jobs. The spa now features an outdoor Upper Deck with an 18-meter infinity pool, private seating, fire pits, and views of Windermere, designed with Mason Gillibrand Architects…
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