25hours Hotels is set to open in Egypt, the rise of quiet luxury marketing in travel and more...

25hours Hotels is set to open in Egypt
Friday, 6th June 2025

Bringing a playful, design-led approach to hospitality, 25hours will inject fresh creative energy into West Cairo. Known for its eclectic interiors, strong sense of place, and immersive storytelling, the brand’s arrival signals a bold reimagining of how hotels contribute to urban culture.

Partnering with Majid Al Futtaim, Egypt’s first 25hours Hotel will open at Junction, an upcoming business and lifestyle destination in West Cairo >>

Tariffs impacting aviation safety and supply chain
6 Jun 2025 : President Trump's tariffs on imported commercial aircraft, jet engines, and parts have raised concerns about potential risks to air safety and the supply chain >>

Ireland based Dalata Hotels rejects buyout bid
6 Jun 2025 : The Dalata Hotel Group, which operates the Clayton and Maldron brands, has rejected a takeover proposal by property companies Pandox and Eiendomsspar, based respectively in Sweden and Norway >>

Europe hotel transaction news - June 06, 2025
6 Jun 2025 : Hotel news and transactions from around the European region: Genefim acquires Exe Rey Don Jaime in Valencia from Atom Hoteles, Select Group acquires Old Thorns Hotel & Resort in Liphook and more >>

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Beyond Bling: The Rise of Quiet Luxury Marketing in Travel
Friday, 6th June 2025

The luxury travel landscape is undergoing a profound transformation. No longer defined solely by opulence and excess, today’s affluent travelers are seeking more nuanced, meaningful experiences that reflect a shift toward what industry insiders call 'quiet luxury >>

Is Rate Parity Good or Bad for Hoteliers?
Earlier this week, PhoCusWire reported that hoteliers across Europe were being encouraged to join a class action lawsuit against Booking, the case revolves around the legality of so-called parity clauses in the agreements between the OTA and hoteliers.

Are European hotels right or wrong to go after Booking..com for requiring rate parity in hotelier’s publicly available distribution channels? >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNewsletter of June 05, 2025
Travel priorities reinvented: Traveler value index signals a shift in consumer priorities, IHG signs dual-branded property in London and more >>