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February 5, 2026

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Meininger Hotels secures first Dublin site

🏨 Meininger Hotels plans to open a 232-room property in Dublin's Liberties district, next to Vicar Street and the National College of Art and Design, by April 2028. The 8,163-square-metre building will offer 811 beds to address Dublin's accommodation undersupply, where hotel occupancy rates exceed 80%. This is part of Meininger's growth strategy, aiming for 50 locations from their current 36. Other projects are underway in Barcelona, Madrid, and Tel Aviv.
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Starhotels Collezione Unveils the New Gabrielli Luxury Apartments in Venice

🏠 After reopening in August 2025, Hotel Gabrielli Venezia introduces Gabrielli Luxury Apartments, offering six residences in Venice for guests seeking autonomy and privacy. Designed by Milanese designer Andrea Auletta, the apartments are housed in three historic buildings. Options include One-Bedroom Prestige (39-55 sqm), Two-Bedroom Deluxe (109 sqm) with a rooftop terrace, and One-Bedroom Heritage Garden View (47-52 sqm). Guests access Hotel Gabrielli facilities, including a restaurant, bar, rooftop terrace, and spa.
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Wales unveils £8m hospitality rates relief but hotels ‘left out to dry’

💸 The Welsh government announced an £8 million support package for about 4,400 hospitality businesses. In 2026/27, pubs, restaurants, cafes, bars, and live music venues will receive a 15% rate relief, capped at £110,000 per business. Unlike a three-year English scheme, this relief is for one year and classified as a subsidy. Hotels, guest houses, and caravan parks are excluded despite facing steep rate increases in 2026. Colliers criticizes this approach for its complexity and limited benefit.
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Whitbread opens flagship Hub by Premier Inn at Old Bailey

🏨 Whitbread opened the Hub by Premier Inn in London Farringdon (Old Bailey), transforming the Grade II listed former Snow Hill Police Station, originally from the 1870s, into a 212-bedroom hotel. The development features a new eight-storey extension and cultural atrium. Goldsmiths-trained artists Hilary Yip and Leily Mojdehi created 16 metal-printed artworks displayed in the hotel. Jonathan Langdon emphasized the project’s significance in revitalizing historic buildings, while Tom Sleigh highlighted heritage innovation.
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#revenuemanagement #loyalty | Iñaki Uriz Millan

✈️ Airline leadership struggles with conflicting goals between Revenue Management (RM) and Loyalty programs. RM focuses on load factor and seat revenue, while Loyalty emphasizes engagement and lifetime value. Airlines face issues like "flexible redemptions" and dynamic pricing. American Airlines stopped awarding miles on Basic Economy, affecting Loyalty. Nearly one-third of loyalty-related social media posts are negative. Solutions include shared revenue attribution, pre-negotiated inventory windows, data sharing, and addressing cannibalization concerns.
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BoE holds interest rates at 3.75%

💸 Bank of England; December; UK; held interest rates at 3.75% after inflation rose to 3.4%. The Monetary Policy Committee voted 5-4 to maintain the rate. Previously, rates were cut from 4% to 3.75% in December, marking the year's fourth cut. Inflation increased due to food, tobacco, and airfare costs, but is expected to reach the 2% target by April. Governor Andrew Bailey emphasized uncertainty in wage settlements and potential further policy easing.
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142 – Is this the end of SaaS for hotels

📰 Whatnot's live commerce has reached $8 billion in sales, capturing over 50% of the US market. This trend in fashion and beauty is expanding community-driven, real-time shopping. In the hotel industry, Ian Schrager and Highgate are redefining the boutique model while Simone Puorto and others highlight the challenges of PMS transitions. Amazon is closing 72 stores but maintaining its "Just Walk Out" technology. Hotels face an AI shift, emphasizing the need for structured data for future success.
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Lake Windermere hotel development brought to market for £2.5m

🏨 Pearsall House, a vacant laboratory built in 1973 on Lake Windermere's west shore, is for sale for £2.5m as a hotel development. The current owner, an experienced retiree, secured planning permission to convert it into a boutique hotel. Initial construction has started, marking the first new hotel project on Lake Windermere in the 21st century. Located in the Lake District National Park, this project is anticipated to attract significant interest due to high tourism demand.
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Hotel Principe di Savoia presents Zach Gold’s photographic exhibition

📷 February 2026, Milan's Hotel Principe di Savoia hosts a Zach Gold exhibition in Il Salotto. Zach Gold, born in 1972, is a Los Angeles-based photographer known for vibrant, pop-culture-inspired imagery. Recognized as a top New York artist under 35 in 1997 and Young Photographer of the Year in 2000, Gold's work is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's permanent collection. Hotel Principe di Savoia supports art, integrating cultural initiatives into its spaces.
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