Global construction activity in the commercial property market remained stable at a low level in the second quarter of 2025. User demand is rising slightly in Europe, including in the hotel sector and in Germany. However, the market is still in a period of uncertainty.
For decades hotel performance was told through three numbers: occupancy, ADR and RevPAR. Since 2025, another number is rising in importance: revenue per square meter (RevPSM). For Dutch hoteliers, facing an increase of VAT, RevPSM must become a strategy. A question of life or death warn experts.
Authorities in Ibiza are claiming an unbelievable victory in a battle. More than 14,500 unlicensed tourist beds have disappeared from the island's market after a sweeping campaign that combined political muscle, millions in funding, and the use of artificial intelligence.
The Spanish hotel group Barceló has acquired an 80% stake in the Portuguese group Rusticae. This move sees it strengthen its position in the rural hotel sector and local experiences.
The Serviced Apartment segment is also expected to see a lot of movement until the end of the year – mainly due to the current strong consolidation process throughout the German hospitality industry.
Craftspeople and travelling mechanics are a market for modern hospitality concepts. That's why DQuadrat Living is launching the second property under its own budget brand Das Schlafwerk. It is a little more hotel-like than the premiere property near Stuttgart.
Spain has moved hard against short-term rentals. A few days ago, the government itself told digital platforms to remove 53,876 tourist apartments that failed new legal checks tied to a national registration code required since 1 July 2025.
In its latest trend report, Design Hotels heralds the beginning of ‘post-experiential travel’. According to the study, important points in the future will be the use of AI, consumption and hospitality.
The German hotel industry is struggling with major challenges, but some categories are more successful. The conference hotel industry brings up the rear with negative results.
The total pipeline of Q2 2005 ascended to a record-high 15,871 projects with 2,436,225 rooms with up 3% by projects and 2% by rooms year-over-year. Will the bloated pipeline burst or can it withstand the pressure?
Ascott/Liverpool, Brescia/Fasoli, Das Edelweiss/Preferred Hotels, Dimsi Investimenti/Catania, Dormero/Linz, Extendam/Seville, Fergus/Ibiza, Hotel Eisenhut/Bolzano, IHG/Dublin, Limehome/Berlin, Mama Shelter/Zurich, Minor/Bangkok, Quartier Am Papierbach/Landsberg, Relais & Chateaux/Como, Rive Gauche/Bergamo, Safestay/Naples, Sicily Hotel/Enna, Spring Hotels/Tenerife, Starhotels/Results 2024, SV Hotel/me and all Berlin, Vanguard/Portugal, Yotel/Athens
