Switzerland
Switzerland continues to be a key market for UK-based hotel investors and operators, offering a blend of luxury hospitality, stable economic conditions, and a strong domestic and international travel base. Our coverage focuses on hotel openings, refurbishments, and investment activity across key cities such as Zurich, Geneva, and Lucerne, as well as renowned alpine resorts. We report on regulatory developments, including sustainability initiatives and tourism policies, providing insights into how these factors influence hotel operations and profitability. Additionally, we examine trends in hybrid hospitality models and the impact of major events on the Swiss hotel landscape.
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May- 2025 -19 MayHotels
Fonab Castle joins Elegant Hotel Collection as first Scottish member
Fonab Castle Hotel and Spa, the five-star hotel and spa in Pitlochry, has joined Elegant Hotel Collection, as the full-service luxury representation brand expands into Scotland. Nestled in Perthshire’s Big Tree Country, the 42-room Fonab Castle Hotel and Spa was originally a grand private residence. The Scots baronial castle was…
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14 MayHotels
Fowlescombe Farm launches luxury retreat suites in Devon
Fowlescombe Farm, a regenerative organic farm nestled in the foothills of Dartmoor is now hosting guests for luxury rural retreats with the launch of 10 new suites. Alongside the new suites, the retreat, which is led by Caitlin Owens and Paul Glade, features a farm-to-table restaurant, a bespoke concierge service,…
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13 MayHotel Brands
Adagio unveils strategic plan to become ‘reference benchmark’ for aparthotels
Adagio has unveiled ‘First’, its strategic plan and development objectives for 2030 with the aim of becoming the “reference benchmark” for aparthotels in Europe. In 2024, Adagio recorded a revenue of €460m (£386m) for its network, and opened six new aparthotels, confirming the strength of its business model, its stability…
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12 MayHotel Brands
Elegant Hotel Collection appoints Asia Pacific CEO
Elegant Hotel Collection has announced the appointment of Anita Chan as CEO for the Asia Pacific region under a joint venture agreement between Chan and Elegant Hotel Collection. The luxury soft brand powered by HotelREZ has appointed Chan to lead its regional expansion plans and grow representation of the region’s…
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Feb- 2025 -24 FebruaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 24/2/25
Switch Management Ltd’s aparthotel in Birmingham has had an impressive first year since its January 2024 opening, positioning itself as a top regional accommodation choice. It exceeded industry benchmarks by 24% in its first six months, driven largely by corporate bookings. By Q4, its Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) aligned…
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24 FebruaryPeople
B&B Hotels appoints new CEO for Western Europe
Valerio Duchini has been appointed chief executive officer for Western Europe at B&B Hotels. Since joining the group in 2009, Duchini has played a key role in its international expansion, first in B&B Hotels Italia, where he helped establish B&B Hotels Group as a “market leader”. More recently, he also…
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Jan- 2025 -8 JanuaryAdvice
Hospitality wellbeing: Emlyn Brown’s vision at Accor
Wellbeing has emerged as a cornerstone of the modern guest experience. Emlyn Brown, Global Senior Vice President of Wellbeing at Accor, is at the forefront of this evolution. With a career spanning over two decades, Brown has witnessed and contributed to the transformation of wellness in hospitality, from its early…
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Dec- 2024 -4 DecemberHotels
The Doyle Collection appoints Timur Sentuerk as CEO
Dublin-based hotel group The Doyle Collection has announced the appointment of Timur Sentuerk as chief executive officer. Sentuerk joins The Doyle Collection with over 30 years of global luxury experience. In his new role, Sentuerk plans to drive innovation across the brand’s operations and expand its presence in key markets.…
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Nov- 2024 -25 NovemberHotel Brands
Staycity Group expands into Austria and Germany
Dublin-based aparthotel operator Staycity Group has announced the acquisition of a 74.9% stake in the Felix Group owned by Munich-based Denkmalneu. As a result of this deal Staycity will now operate three aparthotels, in Leipzig and Dresden in Germany and in the Austrian city of Vienna. Both the Leipzig and…
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19 NovemberSponsored
Expansion gathers pace at Radisson Hotel Group
Radisson Hotel Group announced the signing of Radisson RED London Twickenham Stadium earlier this year, set to open in 2025 following a full refurbishment. Located in West London, the iconic venue is one of the world’s largest rugby stadiums and the home of England Rugby. It hosts numerous international rugby…
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