Summer is the time to travel par excellence, whether for leisure or business. Although in this season many companies change their schedules and timetables, there are certain meetings that can only be held in person. However, in these months it can be difficult to find the perfect hotel due to the high occupancy that occurs in some destinations.
In a world where the way of living and working is constantly evolving, coliving is positioning itself as the solution to address the difficulties of access to housing in large cities. In this context, according to a study by Beka Finance, Spain has 1,200 coliving places, which represents a share of 5.18% of the total number of places in Europe. However, the number of beds in this type of shared space has experienced significant growth and is expected to exceed 5,000 beds by 2024, according to data from CBRE.
When planning a trip, accommodation is one of the most headache-inducing elements. However, taking into account some key points, this task can become even more entertaining. Generally, what business travelers look for most when booking a hotel is, in this order, cleanliness, location, value for money, sleeping comfort, breakfast offer and technical equipment. One factor on the rise is the teleworking facilities.
Within the complicated situation that the hotel sector is experiencing in Spain due to the pandemic, hotels in the luxury sector have seen in the day client, the one that does not stay overnight, an alternative to cushion the fall in their turnover due to the absence of tourists. According to an analysis carried out by Hotelbreak, these establishments have increased by 35% in this way.
More than 100 professionals from around the world have recently participated in the international Interihotel fair, which this year has been held in a digital format. The event, an international benchmark in southern Europe, connects people and brands that define the interior design of hotels. In this latest edition, technology has become one of the main protagonists, with the automation of rooms as one of the big bets of the sector towards smart hotels.
Creativity, agility and adaptability are the key to exploring new formats, uses and business opportunities in a changing and complex environment such as the one the hotel and tourism industry is going through as a result of covid-19. Based on our experience in the 39 establishments across the continent, we see how hotels and hostels have taken on a different role in the current context, including other uses and formulas that respond to current needs.