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A new stage in Rotana’s development

🏨 Rotana has signed a deal for Rotana Jabal Omar – Makkah, a 655-key hotel near Al Masjid Al Haram, during the Future Hospitality Summit in Dubai. The project supports Saudi Vision 2030 by enhancing pilgrimage capacity and service quality. Rotana operates 12 hotels in Saudi Arabia and plans nine more. Makkah is expanding its hospitality infrastructure, with hotel rooms expected to increase from 63,000 to over 71,000 by 2027, aiming to host 30 million pilgrims annually by 2030.
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European outdoor hospitality in transformation

🏖 European Camping Group (ECG) has rebranded, two years into its transformation plan, to unify corporate and operational brands. Following Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund investment, ECG aims for a cohesive identity. From 2026, all French operations will consolidate under the Homair brand, which holds a 43% brand awareness. Alannia Resorts, acquired in July 2025, will also adopt the ECG identity. A new Homair website and a Europe-wide campaign are set to launch in December.
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Accor recognised for its supply chain decarbonisation programme

🌟 Accor's "Achieving Net Zero Together" initiative won the 2024 Leading Global Climate Action Initiative award. Launched in 2024, it focuses on reducing supply chain emissions through supplier engagement. Over 1,000 suppliers, representing 77% of Accor’s purchasing, participate. The programme earned Accor the CDP Supplier Engagement Leader label, placing it in the top 6% globally. The World Travel Awards received over 700 submissions in 2025, a 100% increase from 2024, indicating growing environmental awareness.
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Radisson strengthens its path toward “Net Zero”

🏨 In spring 2025, Radisson Hotel Group inaugurated its two first verified net-zero hotels in Manchester and Oslo, developed from existing buildings. The hotels achieve carbon neutrality through electrification, renewable energy, and Agreena program offsets. Five months post-opening, 80% of guests recognized the net-zero status, and 20% chose the hotel for this reason. Oslo invested €1,000 per room, while Manchester spent an additional €1.5 million. Radisson aims for ten net-zero hotels by 2026, sharing methodologies through the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance.
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Towards a new era of travel – Part 1

🏚 In the era of the experience economy, 34% of travelers plan trips inspired by books, while 53% are influenced by films and TV series, reports Expedia. Booking.com notes 36% of French travelers are interested in fantasy-themed role-playing retreats. Events like Beyoncé's concerts in Ile-de-France highlight this trend's expansion beyond festivals. VisitBritain's campaign, ‘The Real Star of the Show,’ capitalizes on film tourism, showcasing the growing mainstream appeal of themed travel experiences.
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A new address in the making for Ennismore in the Spanish capital

🏨 Hoxton Madrid will open in a modernist building in central Madrid, near the Prado and other cultural sites. It features 192 rooms and suites, with a design merging local influences and Hoxton aesthetics. Petra AM leads refurbishment, assisted by Urban Input Group. Spaces include a multi-purpose lobby, Cayo Coco rooftop, and Il Bambini Club trattoria. Ennismore, eyeing an IPO, expands in Europe with new openings planned in Oslo, Kraków, and Hamburg.
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A strategic appointment to drive D-EDGE’s next phase of transformation

💼 Stéphanie Cabassu joins D-EDGE's Executive Committee in Paris, overseeing strategic transformation, governance, and operational efficiency. D-EDGE employs 550+ staff and supports 17,000 clients globally. Stéphanie, with 20+ years of expertise, previously served as CFO at Sephora and led transformation projects in Europe. Her role emphasizes simplifying hotel operations via D-EDGE's integrated platform, supporting international growth and consolidating its leadership in Europe and Asia.
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Between modernization and expansion, Four Seasons reshapes its footprint across EMEA

🏠 Four Seasons is expanding in the Middle East and Europe, with new projects in Saudi Arabia, including the Four Seasons Resort Red Sea and the AMAALA development. In Europe, they are revamping the Hotel George V in Paris, Hotel Danieli in Venice, and the Hotel Milano. The brand plans luxury yachts with 95 suites by 2026 and continues its Private Jet Experience with trips of 21-23 days. This growth emphasizes sustainable and premium hospitality.
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Booking Holdings leverages technology to sustain growth

💸 July-September 2025: Booking Holdings reports USD 49.7 billion in gross bookings (+14%) and USD 9 billion in revenue (+13%). Adjusted earnings per share hit USD 99.50. CEO Glenn Fogel highlights an 8% room night growth and partnerships, including AI integration with OpenAI's ChatGPT. U.S. and Asia drive growth. CFO Ewout Steenbergen notes higher conversion rates from AI. Despite uncertainties, travel demand remains strong as Booking diversifies and invests in AI.
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