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Atream Hôtels Expands European Portfolio with Acquisition of B&B HOTEL Berlin City-West in Strategic Partnership

🏨 Atream Hôtels expands in Europe with the acquisition of the B&B HOTEL Berlin City-West, a 136-room hotel in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Berlin, under a 20-year lease. Fully refurbished in 2023, it boasts a BREEAM Very Good certification. This follows the March 2026 purchase of a Verona hotel for €8 million. By December 2025, Atream Hôtels reached a €320 million capitalization, holding 22 assets with a 12-year average lease term across Europe.

Covivio Acquires Four Milan Hotels for €217 Million in Sale-and-Leaseback Deal with Invest Hospitality

🏨 Covivio, through Covivio Hotels, acquired four four-star hotels in Milan for €217 million. The sale-and-leaseback deal with Invest Hospitality covers 900 rooms, targeting 7% yield. The hotels are in Scalo Farini, Bicocca, Corso Buenos Aires, and Piazzale Loreto. As part of a broader Southern Europe strategy, Covivio also bought a €31.6 million Meininger hotel in Porto, set to open in 2028. With €23.7 billion in assets, Covivio focuses on Southern Europe's hospitality market.

Major Hotel Brands Focus on Extending Customer Engagement Beyond Rooms with New Lifestyle and Wellness Initiatives

🛌 In 2025, Accor launched the Novotel 37 Collective, focusing on wellness beyond hotel visits. Marriott engaged 237 million members through an advertising network, while Accor integrated 100 million loyalty members into a leisure ecosystem. COMO Group opened an online shop, and Mandarin Oriental, Sofitel, and ME by Meliá introduced capsule clothing collections. Major hotel brands are redefining themselves by engaging with customers throughout their daily lives, extending their influence beyond hotel stays.

School's Strategic Shift to Luxury Hospitality Degrees Increases Enrollment from 130 to Over 300 Students

🎓 A strategic shift occurred at the school, initially known as ESH, just before COVID-19, pivoting from BTS programs to exclusively offering Bachelor's and Master's degrees in luxury hospitality. This decision, driven by market trends toward luxury segments, led to student growth from 130 to over 300, with a target of 400-450, maintaining a focus on quality, selectivity, and personal attention, emphasizing a top-end hospitality niche.

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Starhotels Appoints Alexandro Della Croce as Chief Commercial Officer to Unify Revenue Functions Across 34 Hotels

🏨 Alexandro Della Croce becomes Chief Commercial Officer of a 34-hotel portfolio, following a Rome-based hotel group acquisition and UK sales office opening. With over 20 years of experience, he aims to integrate Sales, Revenue, and Events for strategic consistency. The shift reflects industry trends toward unifying pricing, distribution, and events, crucial for controlling rising costs and the growing TRevPAR importance. Starhotels seeks to solidify its position as Italy’s top private hotel group.

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Céline Dion's Concerts Prompt Global Travel Trend with 9 Million Pre-registrations for 450,000 Tickets.

🎤 Nine million pre-registrations for 450,000 Céline Dion concert tickets highlight the trend of "gig tripping," as fans book hotels and flights globally before securing tickets. Coined in 2023, this travel phenomenon prioritizes concerts over destinations. Booking.com reports that 48% of travelers choose destinations for cultural events. Taylor Swift's Eras Tour exemplifies this shift, generating $2 billion from 149 concerts in 21 countries, illustrating the profound economic impact of such events.

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European Camping Group Acquires Three Sites, Adding Over 1,000 Pitches to Portfolio Across Key Coastal Markets

🏖 European Camping Group (ECG) expands its European dominance with three new acquisitions, adding over 1,000 pitches in Vendée, Normandy, and the Mediterranean coast. ECG operates 450 destinations across 13 countries, employing over 7,000 people seasonally. In 2025, EU camping recorded 413 million overnight stays, a 28.5% increase from 2015. France leads with 154 million stays, holding 37.2% of the EU market. Despite France's shrinking campsite supply, ECG continues strategic growth.

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Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Marrakech to Open in 2028 with Over 100 Suites and 50 Villas

🏝️ In 2028, Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Marrakech is set to open on Ourika Road, just 20 minutes from Marrakech Menara Airport. The resort will feature over 100 private suites and more than 50 serviced villas, complemented by dining venues, a beach club, and leisure facilities. Wellness offerings include hammams, saunas, and a 500 sqm gym, while sports amenities feature yoga studios and indoor squash courts. Additionally, "The Reef" kids' club will cater to families.

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Capri Implements New Regulations Limiting Tourist Group Sizes and Requiring Audio Headsets to Manage Overcrowding

🗺 On February 6, 2026, Capri's council approved new regulations to manage tourist groups, limiting them to 40 people, with audio headsets mandatory for groups over 20. These measures, supported by local hoteliers and business leaders, aim to reduce congestion and will start in May 2026. The island, with 14,000 residents, faces peak daily visits of 50,000. Changes include smaller group sizes and enhanced itineraries, tested during Easter 2026.

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Rolex to Convert Cologne Headquarters into Hotel and Restaurant Instead of Demolishing, Retaining Iconic Architecture

🏨 In January 2026, Rolex decided to retain its headquarters in Cologne instead of demolishing it, following the rejection of a rebuild proposal in July 2025. The site, managed by Rémi Corpataux, will convert into a hotel and restaurant. Rolex established a subsidiary in August 2025 to oversee the project, with Centrum Group managing planning. The building, designed by Joachim Schürmann in 1973-1976, will retain its structure, with employees relocating to MesseCity Köln-Deutz in May.

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