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Colliers highlights Maspalomas as a key destination for European hotel investment in 2026

The hotel investment market in Spain has recorded its best first half ever, reaching a transaction volume of €2.460 billion through June. This is confirmed by the Colliers report, 'Hotel Investment Spain First Half 2026', which paints a picture of "structural change of scale" for the sector, consolidating a "cruising speed that places the annual market floor at around €3.000 billion".

Hotel stigma may drive Chinese hospitality graduates away from careers

Research published in the International Journal of Environment and Sustainable Development analyzed interviews with more than 300 Chinese hotel interns to examine how perceptions of hotel work affect whether graduates pursue a career in the industry. The findings suggest that negative perceptions deter graduate interns from pursuing careers in hospitality.

60 Seconds to Tokyo: A Japanese Street Food Experience at More Than 130 Archipelago Hotels Across Indonesia

 Following the success of 60 Seconds to Seoul, Archipelago continues its culinary journey to Japan with 60 Seconds to Tokyo, now available at more than 130 Archipelago hotels across Indonesia. The program brings Japanese street food-inspired creations to Aston, Alana, Harper, Quest, Hotel Neo, and fave, and is open to both hotel guests and the public from July 1 to December 31, 2026.

Hotel prices in Europe jump before total solar eclipse

Hotel prices have surged in key European cities as hundreds of thousands of tourists flock to see the first total eclipse visible from the continent this century. Iceland’s capital, Reykjavík, has seen one of the biggest jumps in hotel room prices, being one of the few accessible locations to see the full eclipse before evening on Wednesday.

Mercure Opens First Hotel in Romania

Mercure Hotels & Resorts has opened the Mercure Oradea, its first property in the city. The 90-room hotel is situated in the western part of Oradea, providing access to the historic city centre, the Oradea Arena and the city’s main business districts.

Firefly viewing at a Shenzhen hotel

This summer, Shenzhen residents can enjoy a natural wonder without traveling far, as Wuzhou Shanhaiwan Hotel (五洲山海湾酒店) unveils a new “staycation” experience: firefly watching.