Hoteliers in Central Asia reap benefits of state-led tourism development programs
Hotels in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan begin to see higher demand from international visitors
In 2024, the average occupancy of branded hotels in Almaty, the largest city in Kazakhstan, and Tashkent, the capital and largest city in neighboring Uzbekistan, set new records as...
Government initiatives, devalued currency help Egypt’s hotel industry flourish
Climate change might be highest hurdle in North Africa
Egypt remains ahead of the curve in hotel development in Africa, and its government’s efforts to boost the flow of foreign visitors in the coming years could keep the country flour...
Weather, global conflicts test Greece's resiliency as a popular tourism destination
Performance varies market by market in Mediterranean country
After a few difficult years full of challenges — including an economic crisis, a global pandemic and wildfires — Greece has reclaimed its status as one of the top tourist destinati...
Hospitality sector in Iran shows resilience in the face of sanctions and economic crisis
International visitor arrivals to Iran are rising, but obstacles to recovery remain
Political tensions and economic turmoil have weighted heavily on the Iranian hotel sector. Despite this turbulence, hospitality in Iran is attracting investors, and hoteliers in th...
Hotels in Poland ride wave of guests seeking warmer weather along Baltic Coast
War in neighboring Ukraine, tourism tax in Krakow continue to pose threats
The soaring popularity of the Baltic Sea coast propelled Poland’s hospitality industry in 2024 to nearly reach its pre-pandemic occupancy figures, according to sources.
Now part of open-travel area, EU members Bulgaria and Romania hope visitor numbers grow
Countries fully joined Schengen area on Jan. 1
Hoteliers in Bulgaria and Romania hope more tourists are drawn to visit the two southeast European countries now that it's a bit easier to travel to them.
Despite steady domestic demand, Russian hotels feel weight of major labor shortage
Russia growing inbound international tourism from Asia, Middle East
Russia has spent more than two and a half years at war and in isolation from much of the Western world. While its hotels see a steady wave of domestic demand, Russia's hospitality ...
Inflation has dealt Turkey’s hotels a major blow during traditional peak summer season
Turkey partly lost allure as an affordable destination
Average hotel occupancy in some regions of Turkey has fallen below expectations during its typically busy summer season, and hoteliers say inflation is to blame.
European Hospitality Industry Faces Looming 'Chain-ification'
Average Hotel Room Size Growing Due to Closing of Iconic European Guesthouses
Small, family-owned hotels are still numerous throughout the European hospitality market, but recent investment data suggests the existing status quo is unlikely to last.
Demand Declines, Threat of Higher Taxes Loom Large Over Hotels in Baltic Nations
Hoteliers in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania Hope for Better Times Ahead
The recovery of the hospitality industry in the Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania has been among the slowest of the post-pandemic era in Europe, and some hoteliers ...
Investors Hesitant To Put Money Into Central Asian Hotels Despite Positive Trends
Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan Lead Way in Investment and Tourism Potential
Several Central Asia countries — sometimes collectively referred to as The Stans — have rolled out ambitious tourism industry development programs, hoping the region can gain a foo...
Russia's Isolation Affecting Russian Hotel Firms in Similar Way to Pandemic
Russian Hotels Surviving, Though Top-End Segments Miss International Guests
The almost complete absence of inbound Western travelers to Russia is having a marked impact on the Russian hotel industry, and the lack of demand now is just as devastating as it ...
Greece's Hotel Industry Thrives Despite Economic Headwinds, Lack of Russian Travelers
Seasonal Hotels Especially Face Massive Labor Challenges
Greece and its surrounding islands in the Aegean, Ionian and Mediterranean seas, including the Greek-influenced part of Cyprus, have experienced a remarkable recovery from the pand...
Russian Travel Ban Not Derailing Central European Hotels Recovery
Spa Resorts Bear Biggest Demand Setbacks Due to Ongoing Ukraine Tensions
The hospitality industry in Central and Eastern Europe has felt only a moderate impact from the Russian travel ban and relative proximity to Ukrainian battlefields, though some res...
Turkey Earthquake Devastation Includes Hotel Industry That Had Just Recovered
Travelers From Other Countries Step Up as Russia-Ukraine War Limits Tourism From Traditional Markets
Editor's note: Some sources for this story were interviewed before the Feb. 6 earthquakes.
Hoteliers Make Case for Greece as Top Mediterranean Destination
Country's Hotels Vie With Turkey, Spain for Tourists
Building a strong tourism rebound in 2021, hoteliers in Greece are prepared to compete with other Mediterranean destinations for tourists as the world opens up more to internation...
Russian Hoteliers Brace for Consequences From Ukraine Crisis on Industry's Recovery
Moscow, St. Petersburg Hotel Rates Have Steadily Increased, but Rest of 2022 Uncertain
The Russian hospitality industry experienced an exceptional rebound in 2021, but rising geopolitical risks make an anticipated return of foreign tourists questionable and prospects...
Egypt Leads North African Hotel Industry Recovery
Egypt Hotel Market Fully Open After Limiting Occupancy
With most COVID-19-related restrictions being lifted and international tourism flows having strongly recovered, the hospitality industry in Egypt is performing well above expectati...
Turkey's Hotels Benefit From Return of International Tourists
Hotels Traditionally Catering to Russians and Germans Have Returned More Quickly Than Those Reliant on Brits
The United Kingdom’s recent shake-up of foreign travel rules has bolstered the Turkish hospitality industry, prompting many hotels to extend their autumn season, but the industry s...
Russian Hotels Show Recovery Trend With Help of Mandatory Vaccination Policies
Moscow, St. Petersburg Markets Report Improved Hotel Performance
Russia's two biggest markets have seen improvements in hotel performance over the last several months.