Drifter unveils next-generation dream pods as part of major Melbourne renovation
Drifter has announced the introduction of its next-generation Drifter Dream Pods, launching as part of a multi-million-dollar renovation of Drifter Melbourne.
What is a hostel in 2030?
At the 2026 STAY WYSE Hostel Conference held in Budapest, Hungary last week, three hostel brands operating in Europe, the United Kingdom and the United States took to the stage to discuss what the future looks like for hostels.
MEININGER Hotels opens new property in Dublin
Following the recently announced hotel opening in Edinburgh planned for this summer, MEININGER Hotels is continuing its expansion in the UK & Ireland with a new property in the heart of Dublin’s authentic Liberties district.
MEININGER Hotels expands to Portugal with first opening in Porto
With the planned hotel in Porto, MEININGER Hotels will also be represented in Portugal, further expanding its Europe-wide network.
CN Hotels selects Cloudbeds to replace fragmented systems and accelerate performance across its portfolio
Cloudbeds, the intelligent unified platform powering hotel growth, has been selected by CN Hotels, a leading Southeast-based hotel ownership, development and operating company, as its property management system to enable a more connected, guest-first experience across their properties.
MEININGER Hotel Copenhagen: New hotel name in one of Europe’s most popular cities for travellers
Denmark and its capital Copenhagen have been attracting increasing numbers of travelers from around the world for years. According to figures from the Danish Chamber of Commerce, a total of 20 million hotel overnight stays were recorded in Denmark in 2024, representing a 4.2% increase compared to the previous record year of 2023.
a&o Hostels acquires Schulz Hotels as part of EUR 500 million growth strategy
Berlin, 10 December 2025 - a&o Hostels (a&o), Europe's largest and fastest-growing hostel chain with 30,000...
MEININGER Hotels steps into Spain’s budget hotel boom, taking on industry giants
Meininger is stepping firmly into Spain’s booming low-cost hotel market, joining major players like Accor, B&B and Travelodge as rising room rates push investors toward budget concepts.
Cloudbeds expands in Greece and Cyprus through strategic partnership with HIT Cloud
Cloudbeds, the intelligent unified platform powering hotel growth, today announced a reseller partnership with HIT S.A. (Hospitality Integrated Technologies), one of the leading providers of hotel technology solutions in Greece.
MEININGER Hotels to open first property in Madrid
MEININGER Hotels continues its growth trajectory and opens its first hotel in Madrid. Through a strategic partnership with BNP Paribas Real Estate and Therus Investment, a modern hybrid hotel is being developed at Avenida del Mediterraneo 44, just 500 meters from the famous Retiro Park.
Cloudbeds and GuestCentric join forces to smash barriers to direct bookings
Independent hoteliers have long been stuck between clunky legacy systems and giant chains with endless resources. Today, Cloudbeds and GuestCentric are rewriting the rules. Their new partnership cuts through the tech clutter, giving hotels a frictionless, guest-first booking experience, without the usual headaches.
Mad Monkey expands Ha Giang Loop tours after record demand
Following record-breaking sales throughout October 2025, Mad Monkey Ha Giang Loop has announced the addition of a...







