From a typological standpoint, investors are widening their scope beyond standardised urban hotels. While business and leisure properties in major city centres continue to play a foundational role, market players now incorporate complementary segments: lifestyle hotels, boutique hotels, hybrid concepts (coliving, premium hostels, serviced apartments) and resorts. This diversification makesContinue Reading
7 min reading time Published on 18/11/25 – Updated on 18/11/25 In this series, Vanguelis Panayotis breaks down the major trends shaping the future of tourism. After discussing travel narratives and the quest for authenticity, let’s take a look at the transformative power of travel. From a simple break toContinue Reading
Hyatt has announced the opening of Hyatt Centric Reims, marking the debut of the brand in France and strengthening its European presence within the growing Hyatt Centric portfolio. A central location in the heart of Champagne Facing the Aisne-Marne Canal, Hyatt Centric Reims offers direct access to the city’s culturalContinue Reading
7 min reading time Published on 30/10/25, Updated on 10 hours ago In this series, Vanguelis Panayotis breaks down the major trends shaping the future of tourism, starting with travel storytelling. Travel is no longer just a brief escape, but a way to express oneself through shared worlds, passions andContinue Reading
2 min reading time Published on 28/10/25, Updated on 17 hours ago Accor has begun evaluating the potential initial public offering of Ennismore, its lifestyle hotel and restaurant entity. The move signals a new phase in the group’s strategy to strengthen and optimize its portfolio. Assessing a potential IPO TwoContinue Reading
IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the upcoming opening of Kimpton Salzburg in partnership with tristar Hotels. Set to open in 2028, the project marks the brand’s entry into Austria and reinforces IHG’s growing lifestyle footprint across the DACH region. Kimpton’s first hotel in Austria IHG Hotels & Resorts andContinue Reading
2 min reading time Published on 25/08/25, Updated on 13 hours ago Accor is considering an IPO for its lifestyle subsidiary Ennismore in New York, according to information published by Bloomberg. This move comes as the group seeks to leverage its activities in a rapidly growing segment and pursue itsContinue Reading
4 min reading time Published on 05/08/25 – Updated on 05/08/25 As heatwaves intensify year after year, the tourism sector is facing profound changes in booking behaviour and increased exposure to natural risks. This is a hot topic today, as discussed by Vanguélis Panayotis, CEO of MKG Consulting and HospitalityContinue Reading
5 min reading time Published on 01/08/25 – Updated on 01/08/25 Venice made headlines last year with the introduction of its entrance tax, a measure that was as intriguing as it was divisive. While the introduction of an entrance tax for a city is rather unusual, taxes are commonplace inContinue Reading
2 min reading time Published 17 hours ago The TRIBE lifestyle brand continues its expansion in the European market with several new establishments in key destinations. These openings aim to meet the expectations of modern travelers, with hotels combining aesthetics, functionality, and communal spaces. Rapid growth in its core marketsContinue Reading
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