Europe recorded its lowest revpar and occupancy for any month on record in April, according to STR.

The hotel sector was told to prepare for distress, as Europe continued to struggle during the pandemic.

The European Commission has issued guidelines aimed at offering people “the chance to get some well-needed rest, relaxation and fresh air”.

Navneet Bali, the former chairman of Meininger Hotels, has launched a hybrid brand combining extended stay and transient guests, under the name LyvInn.

Paris hotels will experience short-term pain but a strong recovery to follow, according to HVS London.

TUI has introduced a 10-point plan with a set of measures and standards to reopen its hotels.

Our priorities at PIF have not changed with COVID-19. We are focused on the long term and continue working towards developing Saudi Arabia into a world class tourism destination with a unique landscape of hospitality offerings.

In the latest in a series talking to members of the sector during the COVID-19 outbreak, Julie Rey-Gore interviews Pieter van Tilburg co-founder CityHub,

Germany was leading Europe in terms of hotel construction before the pandemic, which could prove “interesting” to watch in the coming months, said STR.

Goppar in March 2020 plummeted by 115.9% compared to the previous year to -€8.33, according to HotStats.