
Reading Time: 2 minutesEgypt: Rotana is planning to expand its portfolio in Egypt to 25 properties by 2030, representing its third-largest market after the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.

Reading Time: 4 minutesEurope: Europe-originating business travel spending is forecast to reach €404.0 billion in 2026, up seven per cent year-over-year, according to the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA).

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Allen Simpson, chief executive of UKHospitality, said that a 3.9% increase in the national minimum wage and national living wage will add further pressure for hospitality businesses.

Reading Time: 2 minutesJapan: Eave Hospitality has launched as the corporate identity and parent company of serviced apartment brand Section L.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteAPAC: The Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) has added Far East Hospitality to its portfolio, bringing 26 hotels and serviced residences into GHA.

Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: Luxury serviced apartment and branded residence company Cheval Collection has unveiled a new brand identity and upgraded its website and booking engine.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: SilverDoor shared industry trends impacting the accommodation, corporate travel and mobility sectors during its annual Partner Engagement Day.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Landing’s report shows that nearly three-quarters of travellers say accommodations for longer stays don’t meet their needs, highlighting demand for more flexible options.

Reading Time: 2 minutesAustralia: Hotel giant Accor is moving in to living sector management through a partnership with Freecity, a volumetric modular construction (VMC) specialist.

Reading Time: 3 minutesWorldwide: The maturation of the baby boomer generation is accelerating retirement rates and impacting workforce mobility trends worldwide, SilverDoor finds.