News & Stories
The Indian technology platform PRISM is determined not to let this latest attempt at a stock market listing fall through. Their portfolio of physical hotels continues to grow rapidly. In Germany, it now has a solid foothold following Revo's insolvency with 24 properties. There remains a contrast: Tech generates revenue at the touch of a button, whilst European hotel standards require the operation to be delivered in person – on site, 24/7.
This time, Charlie MacGregor, the Social Hub founder, argued for "purpose" – it only counts if it appears on the balance sheet, not just in the mission statement. He walked through the company's journey from student housing to a 21-hub social model, backed by hard numbers on revenue, NOI and community value. Then he asked a harder question: will any of it survive him?
Every spring, Karin Leeb and Martin Klein invest millions in their 116-room wellness hotel on the little-known Lake Turracher in Carinthia. The hotelier couple are disruptors and innovators in their own right - from the arena-style event sauna to AI, in online sales, on social media, and in their relationships with their 130 staff members.
Leonardo Hotels are expanding but doing so cautiously. Financially, the Fattal Group subsidiary is stable. It is a conservative operator, and that is how it is to stay. Operations must be in good health. It's the rent cover that counts. A franchise just costs money. Managing Director Yoram Biton on the "down-to-earth" business model.
Along with the results for the 2026 fiscal year, which Whitbread presented a week ago, the company also announced a new five-year plan. It surprised everyone with new, extremely challenging cost-cutting measures and divestment announcements. The portfolio of owned hotels is shrinking, branded restaurants are off the table, and hotel restaurants are getting a makeover. The board is fully focused on speed and returns.
Two months ago, hotel executives in Dubai were talking about a golden era. New Year's Eve occupancy reached 94%. RevPAR crossed €500 for the first time. Then February 28 happened. Within 72 hours, lobbies emptied, Dubai International Airport shut down, restaurants went dark. One of the most confident hospitality markets on Earth entered survival mode. Sarah Douag visited Dubai last week.
The insolvency lawyers handling the Revo Hospitality case are working on the 121 insolvent companies for which proceedings have now officially commenced. 25 hotels have a new operator. Two administrators are in talks with potential buyers, a group which is believed to include Ruslan Husry. Such progress could still all amount to nothing though.
Bankruptcies in the hotel industry stem from excessive lease payments and superficial analysis. You don’t need more than 10 brands either. Expansion in France, Italy, the UK and India is underway. The AI teams are in place. Just like Louvre Hotels. Radisson Hotels CEO Federico J. González explains the details.
Satya Anand is one of the quiet, unassuming executives at the world's largest hotel chain, Marriott International. Originally from India, he now considers himself European and, on 28 March, will take charge of Marriott’s largest region, the Americas. Time to look back. As always, quiet, not loud.
Italy's appeal remains strong – and is currently attracting Israeli developer and investor Omnam Group. The financially strong company sees itself as a bridge between global brands and Italian craftsmanship.