💎 How Hotels Can Deliver Value Beyond the Room

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💎 How Hotels Can Deliver Value Beyond the Room

Hotel operators aim to boost revenue by offering more than just bedrooms. They highlight local cultural experiences—like spa visits, unique bars, kids’ clubs, and team-building events—to differentiate brands. Success depends on keeping quality high, controlling outsourced experiences, and hiring creative staff from outside hospitality. Read more.

🎣 How the Netherlands Is Secretly Luring US Tourists

The Netherlands is promoting lesser-known regions—like Zeeland, Veluwe, Friesland, The Hague, and Utrecht—to US visitors, steering them away from crowded Amsterdam. Digital marketing targets Americans with sustainable travel options and authentic experiences, while tougher rental rules in Amsterdam shift interest to quieter areas. Read more.

💥 DSH Hotel Advisors Closes Third Jacksonville Deal of 2025

DSH Hotel Advisors, a US-based hotel brokerage firm, has completed the sale of the Candlewood Suites in Jacksonville, Florida. This marks the firm’s third hotel transaction in the Jacksonville market this year. The company represented both the seller, Mayport Lodging 2, and the buyer, Butler Lodging, in the deal. Read more.

✨ Waldorf Astoria Helsinki to Debut in the Nordics

Hilton has signed a management agreement with M&L Group to rebrand Helsinki’s Hotel Maria into the first Waldorf Astoria in Finland and the broader Nordic region, with the launch set for later in 2025. The historic property, which dates back to 1885 and offers 116 rooms, will maintain operations during a short transition. Guests will enjoy signature dining, a bar, fitness center, and a Nordic wellness spa featuring a traditional Finnish sauna. Read more.

⚡ Neilson Expands with New Beach Club and Ski Hotels

Neilson has added three new properties to its active holiday portfolio: a beach club in Turkey and two ski hotels in France. The Neilson Cook’s Club Adakoy, an adults-only resort near Marmaris, features over 25 land and water activities, including e-foiling, windsurfing, and e-bike rides. It includes 111 rooms with private balconies and a private beach. Meanwhile, the Hotel Spa Le Savoie and Hotel Ducs de Savoie in Val D’Isère have been added to Neilson’s winter ski offerings. Read more.

💧 Cyprus Hotels Turn to Desalination Amid Water Shortages

Eleven major hotel groups in Cyprus have applied to install private desalination units, backed by a €3 million state subsidy program launched by the Agriculture Ministry in March. The initiative addresses rising water demand during peak tourist seasons in Limassol, Larnaca, and Paphos. Hotels require 200–500 cubic meters of water daily and are at various stages of contracting and approval. Final installation hinges on permits and inspections by the Water Development Department. Read more.

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