RLA Global ‘Insights’ provides the hospitality world with articles and knowledge with the purpose of intelligence sharing and insightful information on all aspects of planning and development, operations, investment and asset management of hospitality assets including resorts and hotels, leisure, recreational and sports facilities, spas, health, wellness and medical destinations and much more.
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The hospitality industry currently stands at a crossroads, grappling with unprecedented challenges posed by the climate crisis. Hotel owners and operators need a pragmatic shift to address these challenges and a forward-thinking strategic approach to adaptation. Read more
This year will mark the emergence of adaptive personalisation in hospitality, a trend combining hyper-personalised digital services powered by advanced technology and all-important traditional human interactions between hosts and guests. Read more
The senior living sector offers great growth prospects for hospitality companies, yet hospitality branded senior living projects are few and far between. In this article, we look at some of the notable developments from recent years and explore more in detail why hotels and other hospitality players may be missing out on a big opportunity in this sector. Read more
At R&R24 in Athens, the "rock star panel" delved into stakeholder alignment, infrastructure, overtourism, branded residences, guest-centric strategies, and evolving market trends. This dynamic discussion offered practical insights into the future of leisure and hospitality. Read more
Great insights from Prodexpo, Greece's largest real estate conference. Our Group CEO Roger Allen joined industry leaders in an engaging dialogue on the sector's transformative growth in a panel discussion: "Greece's Hospitality Real Estate Renaissance: Attracting Global Investors". Read more
Maintaining a wellness lifestyle and increasing demand for access to wellness during travel and finds hospitality uniquely placed. Our VP of Strategic Health & Wellness, Simon Saunders, explores guest expectations, and the how’s and why’s of promoting, influencing, and educating guests’ wellness. Read more
Consumers increasingly follow well-being routines and health hacks to stay healthy longer and don’t want to skip their habits while traveling. To stay on top of this shift, hotels need to identify appropriate longevity offerings and focus on how they can serve their guests better. Read more
Destinations in the Mediterranean and Southern Europe had a brilliant year in 2023, and may see another strong summer season in 2024. We dig a little deeper in their recent performances and examine what makes them attractive both to travelers and investors. Read more