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The future of European hospitality The landscape of hospitality has been in constant flux since its post-pandemic recovery. Particularly in Europe, the industry continues to grapple with the challenges of...
A sense of place Hotel design is increasingly becoming more than just an aesthetic; it reflects the property’s identity and helps draw out the guest’s experience of the local culture. Abi Millar speaks...
The high-tech touch The world of spa and wellness changed forever with the onset of technology, from cryotherapy chairs to multi-sensory experiences and meditation pods. Designed for a more comfortable...
Waste not, want not Food waste is one of the main emergencies facing our planet, not least in the hospitality sector, with hotels dumping roughly 79,000t of leftover food each year. Beyond the...
Invest in tomorrow Since the pandemic, hotels have struggled to recruit the staff they need, with competition from other sectors rising all the time. No wonder so many operators are moving towards...
Jetting into 2024 As the year draws to a close, president of EHMA Panos Almyrantis shares his update on the association and gives his expectations for the industry in the year ahead.
Data reservations: No vacancies The past year has been an interesting one, with leisure travel demand softening but business demand improving. With the purse strings expected to be tighter, the guest segment is...
Great expectations With a ten-year career at IHG Hotels & Resorts, Phoebe Galbraith speaks to Joanna Kurowska, vice-president and managing director, UK and Ireland, to find out how her time and...
Bagpipes, brews and bonnie views Scotland’s capital is a world class destination for tourists, with Edinburgh recognised as Europe’s leading sustainable destination for 2023 by the World Travel Awards. Its...
A wealth of knowledge The luxury hotel sector is driven by increasing global wealth, and analysis suggests a rising number of high-net-worth guests could fuel new development. Jim Banks talks to...
Emerging technologies There is a vital need to understand how technological advancements can improve guest experiences in the hotel industry, as well as financial bottom lines. Luckily, HFTP...
Taking the lead Marco Truffelli, partner and managing director of Ruffl ets St Andrews and co-founder of RESILIRE – a psychological fi tness and resilience practice – gives his insight on emerging...
Into immersion Hotels are always looking for the latest trends to entice new travellers or returning guests back into their spas, be it holistic or medical treatments. One trend set to take the...
A sturdier foundation Hotels are long past being able to claim sustainability credits with minor gestures. As pressure mounts to reach new levels of green practices, some are turning to design to show...
Unleashing the power of AI in hospitality It seems that AI will be making its way into everyone’s lives one way or another, if it hasn’t already. With potential to automate operational and administrative tasks, the...
Sunnier skies As holidaymakers make plans for some sun and sand, EHMA president Panos Almyrantis gives his insight on the state of the hotel industry and his priorities for the summer ahead.
Greece lightning Many destinations have had a post-Covid bounce – but few statistics can match those recently posted by Greece. In February, the country announced that visitor figures had jumped by...
European hotel outlook Hotel Management International looks at STR’s outlook for Europe hotels as corporate demand recovers and leisure travel remains resilient.
Inspiring journeys for a better tomorrow The cautiousness that marked travel trends in 2022 has given way to buoyancy and positivity in 2023, sparking off unique travel trends. From slow travelling to regenerative travel,...