The luxury hotel bubble: A warning to the industry
In the world of luxury hospitality, a storm is brewing beneath the surface of seemingly endless growth and expansion.
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The Ascott take over management of Millennium and Copthorne hotels at Stamford Bridge
The Ascott Limited has announced that it has taken over the management of both the Millennium and Copthorne hotels at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea FC’s home stadium. This partnership is part of a broader sponsorship where Ascott has been named Chelsea’s…
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IHG Launches Atwell Suites in Greater China
In November 22nd, IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) launched its new exquisite lifestyle brand, Atwell Suites, in Greater China…
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The Middle East's Hospitality Industry: Navigating a High-Stakes Geopolitical Landscape
The Middle East's hospitality industry grapples with the dual challenge of harnessing short-term gains and the uncertainty of sustained conflict…
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Blackstone pours more than €500mn into southern European hotels
Blackstone has invested more than half a billion euros into hotels in southern European holiday spots over the past year, as the world’s largest real estate investor continues to expand its vast portfolio to capitalise on booming post-pandemic…
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Mixed results for wellness hotels
RLA Global reports that through the first half of 2024, hotels with minor wellness facilities outperformed in revenue and profit.
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Wimmer Communities and Crescent Hotels & Resorts have expanded their decades-long partnership with the opening of a new dual-branded property, known as The Marriott Center located within the Poplar Creek Town Center in Brookfield, Wisconsin…
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Minor Hotels’ Yuan Fang on Expanding into Greece and Beyond
With Greece emerging as a strategic focus for the global hospitality industry, Minor Hotels — a Bangkok-based group operating more than 550 properties across 56 countries — has identified the country as a key destination for both urban and resort…
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European hotel properties ‘poised to lead surge in hospitality investment’
The European hotel sector is in for “an active year” in 2025, according to a report by a real estate adviser.
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Expansion gathers pace at Radisson Hotel Group
The group announced the latest additions to its growing Radisson Individuals portfolio, with the openings of The View Hotel Folkestone, a member of Radisson Individuals and Stanhill Court Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals…
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Saudi Arabia unveils vast mountain hotel that looks suspiciously like city from Lord of the Rings
As part of a trillion-dollar project, Saudi Arabia has unveiled a new hotel that looks suspiciously like something out of Lord of the Rings — and its development has caused anger.
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Hotels remain bright spot as Germany craves stability
The collapse of Germany’s government the day after Donald Trump was elected US president was an unexpected footnote to a week of political upheaval.
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Hong Kong politician Bunny Chan swoops down on Tin Hau’s Whitfield Hotel at 30% discount
Bunny Chan, who is a deputy to the National People’s Congress, and Paggy Chan, are the new owners of Twenty One Whitfield.
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APEC hotel openings and pipelines hit new highs in 2024
As the region continues its upward trajectory, India, Vietnam, and Indonesia lead the way, setting the stage for further growth in the coming years.
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In the hotel industry, there are no mixed signals on mixed-use development
Live, work, play has become a credo for a growing real estate portfolio where residents can combine their homes, employment and diversions in one compact setting. Mixed-use developments that include hotels are not a new idea, but they do fit…
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Les Roches and ILUNION Hotels unveil the first Hotel Innovation Barometer, offering a comprehensive look at how over 40 international hotel companies of various sizes are leveraging innovation to boost competitiveness…
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With concerns swirling about the global economy, climate change, political instability, and health issues, wellness has emerged as a beacon guiding our travel plans. With worries swirling around the global economy, climate change, political…
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Desperately Seeking Value Creation 3.0
The business world is an eternal cycle of reinvention, where actors adapt to market conditions by establishing a new ecosystem that appears most relevant. Hospitality investors are no exception. Along the way, they’re integrating today’s new data…
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