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Cocoon & Eckelmann Hotels, the Munich-based lifestyle hotel group, today announced it will fully migrate its combined portfolio to Apaleo’s open and API-first property management platform.

RobosizeME, a leading provider of workflow automation solutions purpose‑built for hotel groups, today announced the appointment of Mike Kistner as Chief of Staff. The addition of the seasoned hospitality technology executive reinforces the company’s commitment to operational excellence and strategic growth as demand increases for automation across hotel operations.

Labour costs are rising faster than revenue in many markets, and hotel operators are being squeezed. From statutory wage increases and national insurance obligations to evolving overtime rules and inflationary pressures, the cost of maintaining staff is becoming a structural business challenge.

New research shows the majority of recruiters in the hospitality industry believe that graduates are missing out on job offers because of a lack of professional maturity and work readiness. A further fifth believe graduates are ‘work shy’ and ‘lack self-awareness’ when they try to join the workplace.

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To mark the 2026 Lunar New Year, we extend our sincere thanks to our partners, customers, investors, employees, and friends worldwide for their continued support, and we would like to use this moment to look back at the progress made over the past year and outline the path forward.