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European hotel trends – January 2025: Growth in the South, surge in the East

🏨 In January 2025, the European hotel market saw varied performance; Southern and Eastern Europe recorded growth with Spain (+8.5%), Italy (+6.3%), Portugal (+6.8%), Latvia (+33.5%), Hungary (+19.8%), Poland (+13.9%), and the Czech Republic (+12.3%) all reporting increases in RevPAR. This was attributed to stable occupancy and higher Average Daily Rates (ADR), contrasting with markets like Germany which experienced a downturn.
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Radisson Blu opens in Bergamo’s ChorusLife District

🏨 Radisson Hotel Group introduces the Radisson Blu brand to Bergamo with the launch of Radisson Blu Hotel, Bergamo ChorusLife in Italy. The hotel, positioned in the ChorusLife Smart District, offers 107 rooms and suites, a rooftop restaurant with 360-degree views, and 373 square meters of flexible event space across seven venues. It also features sustainable event options, contemporary accommodations, and proximity to UNESCO-listed Venetian Walls, Bergamo-Orio al Serio Airport, Milan, Brescia, Lombardy lakes, and the Orobian Alps. This marks the group's 13th hotel in Italy and the first in Bergamo, enhancing the city's mix of history, culture, and innovation for both business and leisure travelers.
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Hilton introduces Spark by Hilton Sindelfingen in Germany

🏨 Hilton inaugurated Spark by Hilton Sindelfingen in Germany on February 20, 2025, adding 103 rooms to its portfolio. Located near the Mercedes-Benz plant and Sindelfingen's historic center, the hotel caters to both business and leisure guests. It features functional guest rooms, shared tables, a lounge, complimentary breakfast, a 24-hour market, a multi-purpose gym, on-site parking, and participation in the Hilton Honors program. The expansion underscores Hilton's commitment to affordable, comfortable stays in Europe.
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Hyatt Centric expands Its European footprint amid global growth

🏨 Hyatt Centric plans to add 35 new hotels globally by 2028. Key European openings include Hyatt Centric Reims in 2025, Hyatt Centric Altstadt Hamburg and Hyatt Centric Reykjavik in 2026, plus the recently opened Hyatt Centric Malta. Middle East expansion features Hyatt Centric Madinah KEC in 2028 in Saudi Arabia. In the Americas, expected openings are Hyatt Centric Chicago O'Hare, Isla Verde San Juan, Queretaro in 2025, Cincinnati, Victoria – Old Town, Winnipeg Downtown in 2026. Asia Pacific growth includes Hyatt Centric Bengaluru Airport, Electronic City Bangalore, East Taipei, Shanghai Jinqiao, TODTOWN Shanghai, Tianxin Changsha, Vrindavan, The Ring Chengdu in 2025-2026, and Hyatt Centric Sapporo in 2026. The brand's Asia Pacific presence is projected to increase by 75%. Unique hotel features reflect local culture and include social spaces like rooftop bars.
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Map of the week: hotel openings – February # 3 2025

🏨 Hospitality ON's editorial team tracked new hotels opened worldwide in the last 10 days, focusing on groups and chains. They presented a map with color codes: yellow for hotels opened this week, blue for announced openings, green for rebrandings, and orange for signed projects set to open in the future. The article provides locations, photos, and essential information to quickly grasp the hospitality industry's recent activities.
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Finland’s tourism landscape: Growth, investment and trends

🏖️ Tourism in Finland has seen consistent growth due to increased visitor numbers, infrastructure enhancements, and promotion. Public investments and government strategies are shaping the tourism sector, with events and trade fairs boosting hotel demand. Seasonal draws include the Northern Lights and Christmas markets. Statistics Finland reports a total of 23 million overnight stays, highlighting the sector's contribution to the economy, regional development, and Finland's international reputation.
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[UPDATE] Hotel groups see strong growth in 2024, with continued expansion in 2025

🏨 In 2024, major hotel groups like Hyatt, Hilton, Choice Hotels, Marriott, and Radisson reported growth, with plans to open thousands of new rooms. Hyatt's global pipeline includes 138,000 rooms, with 30+ properties set to open in 2025. Hilton added over 973 hotels and nearly 100,000 rooms in 2024, with a pipeline of 3,600 hotels and 498,500 rooms. Choice Hotels opened 61 extended stay hotels in 2024, including the 500th WoodSpring Suites. Marriott signed over 1,200 deals, adding 120,000 rooms, with a development pipeline of 577,265 rooms across 3,766 properties. Radisson added nearly 40,000 rooms in 2024, with its Radisson Collection brand growing to nearly 70 hotels.
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Map of the week: hotel openings – February # 2 2025

🏨 Hospitality ON compiled a map of new hotel openings worldwide in the last 10 days, focusing on group-affiliated hotels. The map features: yellow for hotels opened this week, blue for announced future openings, green for rebranded or reopened hotels, and orange for newly signed hotel projects. Detailed information including locations and photos is provided for a quick overview of the hospitality landscape.
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Scandic expands operations in Germany with new Berlin hotel

🏨 Scandic Hotels to open a new 214-room hotel in Berlin, set to launch in Q3 2026, increasing their total Berlin room count to 992 across three hotels. Located near Kurfürstendamm, offering meeting spaces, restaurant, bar, and wellness facilities post-renovation. The property will be Nordic Swan Ecolabel certified, reflecting Scandic’s sustainable hospitality practices. Scandic's partnership with AXA Investment Managers expands following a 2024 agreement for a Stuttgart hotel. Scandic to run nine hotels in Germany, totaling 2,849 rooms.
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