Hotel News Now each week features a news roundup from a different region of the world. This week’s compilation covers Europe.
London Auto Emissions Law Puts Pressure on Hotel Staff, Owners
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has extended the Ultra Low Emission Zone in the United Kingdom capital to cover nearly all the city, which has a population of 8.9 million people. The measure is expected to put pressure on hotels in the outer regions of the capital, which includes London Heathrow Airport.
Accor’s Raffles London at the Old War Office To Open Late September
The renovation of the Raffles London at the Old War Office is complete, and the hotel will welcome its first guests today, Accor says. The hotel was developed by owner Hinduja Group as a renovation of the Old War Office, which was constructed in 1906 and once was the working home of Winston Churchill.
Whitbread’s Premier Inn Acquires £56.5 Million London Office Conversion
Whitbread PLC, the owner and operator of the Premier Inn and Hub by Premier Inn brands, has acquired the freehold interest of an 89,722-square-foot office building in London that it intends to convert into a Premier Inn hotel.
Artificial Intelligence Rapidly Making Inroads in Hotel Industry
The growing prevalence of artificial intelligence and predictive software technology has raised interest and some questions in the global hotel industry. A big question is whether hotel revenue managers are still relevant. Speakers at the IDeaS Global Hotel & Client Summit grappled with that question.
Las Vegas Looks To Attract European Travelers With Sports and Attractions
The number of Europeans visiting Las Vegas for leisure, business or a blending of the two has returned to pre-pandemic levels, even though they make up a smaller percentage than U.S. tourists. Steve Hill, CEO and president of the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Bureau, said one focus is to attract more European through its spectacular sports offerings.
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