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Operations 16 Boutique vision With major new acquisitions in Switzerland and Spain, Room Mate Hotels is scaling its distinctive lifestyle brand across Europe while staying true to its boutique ethos. Dominic Seely, the group’s chief development and acquisitions officer, speaks to Hotel Management International about entering Geneva, investing in Valencia, and how thoughtful design and institutional partnerships are shaping the future of urban hospitality.
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Analysis 6 London calling
According to a recent Newmark report, London’s hotel market is rebounding with strong revenue, renewed investor confidence, and innovative strategies driving long-term growth amid rising operational and regulatory challenges. We look at some of the key findings.
EHMA 8 Hospitality by design Writing for Hotel Management International, Panos Almyrantis, president of the European Hotel Managers Association (EHMA), looks back on the organisation’s 51st annual general meeting in Warsaw, and what
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shaping the future of luxury hospitality through innovation, sustainability and human-centric leadership really looks like.
HOSPA 10 Investing in the future Jane Pendlebury, CEO of HOSPA, explains why professional development matters more than ever.
AI & tech 13 New reality
Stu Robarts discusses key tech themes – including cybersecurity, geopolitics and artificial intelligence – in the travel and tourism sector with GlobalData analyst Monia Borawi.
Events 20 A pioneering convergence of innovation and hospitality The International Hotel Technology Forum (IHTF) 2025 has once again cemented its status as the ultimate meeting ground for hospitality innovators and hotel technology leaders across Europe and beyond. Held on 18–20 March 2025 in the picturesque Algarve, the 22nd edition of this influential forum brought together industry titans, cutting-edge solution providers and forward-thinking hoteliers for an immersive three-day experience that set new benchmarks in the evolution of hotel technology.
Spa & wellness 22 Nature’s embrace
As wellness travellers seek immersion in unspoiled landscapes, two pioneering developments show how spa-hotel residences can dissolve the barrier between architecture and ecosystem – melding sustainable design, curated well-being and local heritage into every square foot.
Food & beverage 26 Plant life
As Michelin recognises vegan ingenuity and luxury hotels embrace sustainable gastronomy, a new culinary era emerges – one that bridges the gap between high-end dining and the future of meat alternatives. Martin Morris reports on what recent studies have had to say about the latter.
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