m.welsch - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 38

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Global Hotel Alliance’s Green Collection sees significant growth

🌍 Green Collection hotels saw a 16% increase in stays in 2024, favored by GHA DISCOVERY's 30 million members. The collection now covers 60 countries and 260 destinations, with 81% of properties located in Europe. Brands like Paramount Hotels, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, and Lore Group joined in 2024. These hotels uphold sustainability with certifications from EarthCheck, Green Growth 2050, and Green Key. In 2024, Green Collection properties generated 71% of GHA's total revenue and 68% of total nights stayed, with stays 9% longer on average compared to other hotels.

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Hyatt announces leadership transition with new Chief Human Resources Officer

📈 Kristin Oliver to become Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) of Hyatt Hotels Corporation on May 12, 2025, succeeding Malaika Myers after her 7-year tenure. Oliver boasts 15 years in HR leadership with experience at HanesBrands, Walgreens, Chico's, and Walmart. Myers, credited with transformative leadership and fostering Hyatt's culture, notably advanced the RiseHY program towards its goal of 10,000 hires. Hyatt reorganizes its management team to support global growth and innovation.

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Between nostalgia and modernity, the rise of luxury trains

🏢 Georges Nagelmackers founded the Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits in 1872. The first Orient Express journey, from Paris to Constantinople, occurred in 1883. A new route through Switzerland and Italy began in 1919. The last Paris to Istanbul trip was in 1977. Belmond Group revived the train in 1982, operating between Paris, Venice, and London. The Venice Simplon-Orient Express still runs today, visiting European cities such as Rome and Amsterdam. In 2022, the Accor Group acquired the Orient Express brand and announced the upcoming Orient Express La Dolce Vita.

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Covivio starts 2025 on a positive note

📈 Covivio released its Q1 2025 results with a 5.4% revenue increase to €162 million. Residential rents in Germany rose by 24%, with occupancy at 95.7%. The company plans to renovate 10 hotels in France and Belgium for €52 million, expecting a 20% return by 2026. A 28% reduction in carbon footprint was achieved, targeting 40% by 2030. Covivio aims for an EPRA Earnings of €495 million for 2025 and proposes a dividend of €3.50 per share, up 6%. Micaela Le Divelec is a potential new board member.

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The outdoor hotel industry enters a new era – Part 2

🏕️ The French outdoor hotel market has transitioned from family ownership to a more structured sector. Serviced pitches increased by 20% from 2010 to 2016, constituting over 40% of all pitches. Campsite services have improved, with sites offering restaurants up by 7% and swimming pools by 8.5% from 2011 to 2021. The industry has also adapted to digital demands, with a surge in wifi access.

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Hilton expands its presence in Italy with two new hotels

🏠 Hilton expands in Italy with Canopy by Hilton Milan Duomo and Hilton Garden Inn Rome Colosseum. Opening later this year, Canopy by Hilton will be the first in Italy, located in Milan with 96 rooms, featuring a restaurant, bars, pools, and fitness facilities; it's near landmarks like the Duomo di Milano (

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MGallery Collection expands in Athens with new premium suites

🏦 MGallery Collection is set to increase Athens Capital Hotel's room count to 196 with 19 new suites, featuring a presidential suite, in April 2025. Located near Greek Parliament, Syntagma Square, and the National Garden of Athens, the suites mix neoclassical and contemporary luxury, with marble bathrooms nodding to the Parthenon. Amenities include room-served breakfast, personalized cocktails, and a wellness space. The presidential suite offers a two-story space with a private rooftop view of Athens. Guests can enjoy local experiences like making a komboloï and savor Mediterranean cuisine at the Mappemonde Rooftop Restaurant and Bar.

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How Trump’s presidency is disrupting international tourism

📝 Under Donald Trump's presidency, the United States' reputation has plummeted, as indicated by public perception surveys. A survey by IFOP for NYC.fr revealed a decrease in favorable views of the U.S. among the French from 65% (2010) to 25%—a 40-point drop. Moreover, only 26% of French people now believe the U.S. shares "similar values" with them, a significant decline from 49% in 2004. U.S. tourism potential has also fallen by four points compared to 2022, with New York being the exception, still favored by 62% of French respondents. Across Europe, a YouGov study showed more than 20-point drops in positive views of the U.S. between August 2024 and February 2025: Germany (from 52% to 32%), Sweden (49% to 29%), and Denmark (48% to 20%). This disaffection impacted travel, with Accor hotels experiencing a 25% drop in U.S. bookings and Voyageurs du Monde reporting a 20% booking decline compared to the previous year.

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Big Mamma to open its sixth London restaurant

🍕 Big Mamma Group is set to open its new restaurant, Barbarella, in London's Canary Wharf YY Building in June. The venue, designed with a 1970s Italian cinema theme, is their sixth in London, following Carlotta which launched two years prior. Chef Marco Rastelli will lead the kitchen, offering dishes like metre-long spaghettoni, and Cornish sole. Barbarella will also feature a terrace with views of Canary Wharf and a dedicated gelato menu.

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The outdoor hotel industry enters a new era – Part 1

🏕 France's outdoor hospitality sector saw a mixed 2024 season with a slight decline of 0.3% in campsite overnight stays, totaling 141.18 million, despite a sharp increase in foreign visitors (+4.6%). Coastal campsites experienced a 1% drop, while mountain and rural areas saw increases of 5.3% and 1% respectively. Bookings for Easter weekend 2025 are up by 1%. Searches for "luxury" campsites skyrocketed by +2,253% in 2024, and stays in premium campsites (4- and 5-star) grew by 1.4%, representing 61% of all campground nights. However, France lost its top spot in European tourism, slipping to third place with a 2.2% decrease. The country has lost nearly 1,600 campsites since 2000, leaving only 7,400, of which just 4,000 are high-performing. The FNHPA is calling for a national tourism strategy to address the decline and support small campsites.

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