Rail: Omio announces intent to acquire Rail Europe

Omio has finalized an agreement to acquire Rail Europe, a company specializing in B2B train ticket distribution. This transaction aims to merge the booking company's digital infrastructure with Rail Europe's international distribution network.
Spain: rising tourist spending boosts the economy, despite an unstable geopolitical climate

Spending by domestic and international tourists in Spain, the world's second-largest tourist destination, has already increased by more than 8% in the second quarter of 2026, boosting the country's economy amid a geopolitical climate made unstable by the crisis in the Middle East, according to data released Tuesday, July 14, by the organization Exceltur.
Google Hotel Ads, Trivago, Kayak: which metasearch strategy should you adopt?

Optimize your visibility on Google Hotel Ads, Trivago, and Kayak. Bidding strategies, CPA, ROI, and a benchmark analysis of 8 independent hoteliers.
Romain Gowhari, Younight Hospitality: "There is no room for chance today if you want an investment to succeed"

Five years after its inception, Younight Hospitality has built a portfolio of 21 hotels spanning from Rennes and Brussels to La Rochelle, Lyon, and Paris. Founding partner Romain Gowhari offers a clear-eyed assessment of a demanding hotel investment market, a focused acquisition strategy, and a firm conviction: boutique size is not a limitation, it is a choice.
"I told myself that if we were going to die, we would die together"... She saved her husband after he was sucked toward a window on a Ryanair flight by grabbing his legs.

On July 10, a 61-year-old Serbian passenger was partially sucked out of a window on a Ryanair flight between Greece and Germany. Held by his seatbelt and fellow passengers, he survived. His wife recounts those moments of terror, while an investigation remains ongoing.
Accor hotel group accelerates its luxury expansion in China

During a recent press conference in Shanghai, Accor confirmed the central role China plays in its global strategy. The country has established itself as a true laboratory for the group's most prestigious brands, far exceeding its role as a mere growth driver.


