Urban Rest signs first UK hotel in London

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Flexible living operator Urban Rest has signed its first hotel in the UK, assuming management of the 14-key boutique hotel One Dorset Square in Marylebone, London.  The post Urban Rest sig…

Applications open for the GM of the Future scholarship

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: The Master Innholders has opened applications for the annual GM of the Future, the Neil Bannister Scholarship, giving one UK hotel professional a fully funded 12-month leadership development…

AHC unveils 2026 speaker line-up

The Annual Hospitality Conference (AHC) has confirmed its 2026 speaker line-up, with the event opening at Manchester Central Convention Complex […] The post AHC unveils 2026 speaker line-up appeared first on Sleeper.

Marriott, NFL partner on curated travel guides

The City Guides program features local recommendations from NFL players as Marriott Bonvoy turns to brand partnerships to offer rewards that speak to guests’ passions.

Perennials & Sutherland and Ken Fulk debut new collection

Perennials & Sutherland and designer Ken Fulk present an expansive new collection inspired by the glamour and romance of Hollywood’s […] The post Perennials & Sutherland and Ken Fulk debut new collection appeared…

Google introduces AI Mode hotel booking

The conversational search tool allows guests to book stays with partners including Choice Hotels and Hilton as travelers turn toward artificial intelligence for trip planning.

Kaya Hotels buys first property in Spain

Reading Time: < 1 minuteSpain: Turkish group Kaya Hotels & Resorts has purchased the five star ME Barcelona from Spanish real estate developer Actual Capital for a reported €100 million. The post Kaya Hotels buys fi…

Senior hiring in luxury hospitality is no longer a CV exercise

Reading Time: 4 minutesUrban Hospitality Concepts' Mikail Goek reveals why luxury and lifestyle operators need senior leaders tested by business reality, not just brand pedigree. The post Senior hiring in luxury hospi…

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How an Outlier Region Is Reshaping Austrian Wine

Once on the margins, Burgenland is now a hub of ambitious winemaking that’s challenging Austria’s ideas about typicity and origin