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2026, European Union | Marketplace METRO ranks Spain the top market to open a restaurant, France 6th
Marketplace METRO published its "Restaurant Launch Report" in Düsseldorf on 7 October 2026. The study compares 20 European Union markets on demand, costs, administrative constraints, recruitment and real estate pressure. Spain comes out on top, while France ranks 6th. The gaps identified in energy, purchasing and labour give operators and investors a useful benchmark when weighing up F&B locations.
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Cruise vs Hotel Taxation 🇪🇺 | A Night on Board Taxed 40% Less Than a Hotel Night, Says T&E
In a study published on 3 July 2026, the NGO Transport & Environment (T&E) finds that a cruise stay in Europe carries 40% less tax than a night in a hotel. The study covers France, Italy and Spain. The organisation is calling for tax reform that would bring cruise ships into line with the tourist accommodation regime. The debate goes to the heart of competitive fairness between the hotel industry and "floating hotels".
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Hong Kong, China | Conor Hadlington appointed General Manager of Conrad Hong Kong
Hilton has entrusted the general management of Conrad Hong Kong to Conor Hadlington, who took up the post on 28 September 2026. A veteran of Mandarin Oriental, InterContinental and Shangri-La, the British executive now oversees operations, commercial strategy and the delivery of brand standards at the 513-room hotel in Pacific Place, in the Admiralty district.
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US | Braemar Hotels & Resorts sells Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale for €318m and completes its exit from Ashford
Braemar Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: BHR) has signed a definitive agreement to sell the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale, in Arizona, for $372 million (around €318m). Closing is expected on 22 October 2026. The Dallas-based listed REIT is using the proceeds to fund its separation from Ashford Inc. and will become a self-managed REIT focused on seven luxury hotels in the United States and the Caribbean.
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Governance, Singapore | Chin Fen Eu to step down as CEO of Frasers Hospitality as the group reorganises its governance
Frasers Property Limited has announced the departure of Chin Fen Eu, CEO of Frasers Hospitality, effective 1 January 2027. The Singapore-based group is using the transition to split the governance of its hospitality arm between operations, entrusted to Chew Hang Song, and investment, placed under the responsibility of Eric Gan.
