Russia
Russia’s hotel industry is navigating a complex landscape shaped by geopolitical tensions, international sanctions, and changing travel patterns. Our coverage explores how domestic tourism has become a key demand driver, particularly in major cities such as Moscow and St Petersburg. We report on new hotel developments, refurbishment activity, and state-backed investment in tourism infrastructure. Coverage also includes regulatory shifts, compliance requirements, and the strategies local operators are adopting to remain resilient in a challenging environment.
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Feb- 2025 -7 FebruaryColumns
Leading Aimbridge EMEA’s expansion and innovation in hospitality
David Anderson, Divisional President of Aimbridge EMEA, has spent over three decades in the hospitality industry, building a career that spans continents, brands, and leadership roles. His journey—from an unexpected start in a hotel restaurant to managing a vast portfolio of over 1,550 hotels—reflects a deep understanding of operations, owner…
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Aug- 2024 -12 AugustHotel Brands
Starhotels expands global presence new UK Global Sales Office
Starhotels has announced the opening of its new global sales office in the United Kingdom, marking a “significant milestone” in the company’s international expansion strategy. It said the strategic move underscores Starhotels’ commitment to increasing its global reach and strengthening its presence in key international markets. The new UK office…
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May- 2023 -15 MayFeatures
What does the Aimbridge-Interstate merger mean for the business?
Can you tell me about yourself and your experience in the hospitality industry? I’ve been in the hospitality industry since the age of 26. I first started working for Louvre hotels in Paris in a regional operations role, where I spent 16 years and ended up with a portfolio of…
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10 MayHotel Brands
Global Hotel Alliance hails accelerated growth in Q1 as revenues hit $550m
UAE-headquartered Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the alliance of independent hotels brands, has revealed it has kick-started 2023 with “accelerated growth”, with revenues surpassing $550m (£436m) in Q1. GHA also revealed it has added 16 new hotels to its portfolio and performance figures are currently “meeting or exceeding pre-pandemic levels” in…
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Nov- 2022 -22 NovemberEconomy
EMEA sector has ‘turned a corner’ as it nears pre-Covid levels, says JLL
The EMEA hotel sector has “turned a corner” and performance is nearing pre-pandemic levels, with the UK, UAE and Qatar all predicted to post higher REVPAR than in 2019, according to real estate consultancy JLL. JLL’s Hotel Global Asset Management Report looks ahead to a “complex economic environment” in 2023…
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Oct- 2022 -25 OctoberPeople
Dorchester Collection appoints global director of sales
Luxury hotel operator, the Dorchester Collection, has announced the appointment of Arabella El Barkouki as the company’s new global director of sales, effective immediately. In her new role, El Barkouki will report to the group’s vice president of commercial, Philip Morris. She will be responsible for leading the brand’s global…
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Aug- 2022 -26 AugustEconomy
Energy price cap to rise by 80% to £3,549 from October
Ofgem has confirmed that the energy price cap will increase by 80% to a record £3,549 a year for dual fuel for an average household from 1 October 2022. The rise will affect those on standard variable tariffs, with the record annual bill only being based on typical usage. At…
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22 AugustLatest News
Europe’s hotel construction pipeline remains steady in Q2
The second quarter of 2022 saw a steady growth in new hotels opening in Europe, with 188 new hotels with 28,350 rooms opening in the first half of the year, according to the latest Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), The report saw a continuation of the…
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Jun- 2022 -6 JuneHotel Brands
Marriott pulls out of Russia
Marriott International has announced that it will suspend all hotel operations in Russia as the newly announced US, UK and EU restrictions will “make it impossible” for Marriott to continue to operate or franchise hotels in the Russian market. Marriott said it remains focused on taking care of its Russia-based…
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May- 2022 -5 MayEconomy
BoE raises interest rates to highest level since 2009
The bank of England (BoE) has raised interest rates to its highest level since 2009 – marking the fourth time it has taken action since December. The new rate of 1%, up from 0.75%, is the BoE’s latest attempt to curb the rampant rise in inflation – also at its…
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