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European hotel values rise 3% in 2022 in what proved a mixed year for the sector, says HVS report
Hotel values across Europe rose around 3% in 2022 with Paris, London, Zurich, Amsterdam and Rome remaining those with the highest valued hotels, according to the annual European Hotel Valuation Index (HVI) published this week by global hotel consultancy HVS.
Radisson Hotel Group arrives in Greece in style
The Social Athens Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals, has opened in a spectacular prime location in Kolonaki, the most exclusive area in the heart of Athens. The hotel is the Group’s first Radisson Individuals property in Greece, and its sixth hotel to open in the country overall.
Radisson Hotel Group gears up to support family adventures with the roll out of Rad Family program
Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the roll out of its bespoke Rad Family kids’ program. Following a successful launch in 2019, Radisson Hotel Group’s family offering – Rad Family – continues to attract families with great offerings throughout all stages of the guest journey from booking to arriving back home and re-living their memories with Radisson Hotels. Since 2019, internal performance data has shown a significant increase in bookings with children in 2022 across EMEA, driving the roll out of the Rad Family program now to more than 100 hotels and more to come.
OYO UK doubles its revenues from pre pandemic levels
Global travel technology company, OYO’s UK operations saw a 140% uplift in revenue or Gross Booking Value (GBV) in 2022, surpassing pre-pandemic levels of 2019. London emerged as the best performing market showing strong Y-o-Y growth followed by other regions such as Brighton, Cornwall, Great Yarmouth, Devon, Portsmouth, Plymouth, and the Midlands.
Fortune favours the bold
Returning to the InterContinental in Berlin, Germany, on 15–17 May, International Hospitality Investment Forum 2023 looks set to provide a space for hotels owners, investors and developers to come together and build connections at the leading annual conference and exhibition for the global hospitality industry.
A growth opportunity
Finding new sources of growth is an ever-present challenge, particularly when it comes to hospitality. Andreas Scriven, head of hospitality and leisure at Deloitte, breaks down the results of the survey carried out by Deloitte on the hospitality sector in 2022, looking at the expectations of industry executives for the year ahead and laying out the path to prosperity
Radisson Hotel Group opens first Radisson Individuals hotel in Paris
Radisson Hotel Group announces the opening of Hotel YAC Paris Clichy, a member of Radisson Individuals, the Group’s first Radisson Individuals property in Paris, located in the leafy suburbs of the city of lights. Following an extensive renovation, the hotel welcomes guests with its magnificent rooftop, lush garden, beautiful patio, as well as renovated guest rooms and an indoor swimming pool, all within a short walk of the Seine and the Clichy Bridge.
What’s next for Marriott?
With a rich history in the hotel industry and nearing 30 years at Marriott International, Gonzalo Aguilar is a big believer in the hospitality industry. As the group’s chief operating officer for Europe, he has held a diverse roster of roles over the years that have shaped his career in the industry. Phoebe Galbraith speaks to Aguilar to hear his hopes for the future as he breaks down Marriott’s aims and developments for the year ahead.
Want to go Dutch?
From Rotterdam to Breda, tourists are discovering there’s more to the Netherlands beyond its capital city – an opportunity that hoteliers are capitalising on. But with Amsterdam struggling with its infl ux of visitors, how can this small, tightly packed country hope to develop sustainably? Andrea Valentino talks to Jurrian Dompeling, senior vice-president at JLL, and Stephan Stokkermans, the managing director at the Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin, to learn more.
A wise investment
The inaugural Atlantic Ocean Hotel Investors’ Summit was held in Madrid on 16–17 January at the NH Collection Eurobuilding Hotel. Developed as an event run “by owners for owners”, according to its organisers, the summit provided a forum for hotel owning groups and the companies that provide services to them, such as brands, consultants, architects, law fi rms and more.