Dubai Overtakes Las Vegas With Surge in Hotel Rooms
The two cities have much more in common than meets the eye—including an eye-popping number of hotel rooms. But Dubai is racing ahead in more ways than one.
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R&R at 10: How the way we book holidays has changed
Given how tumultuous the last decade has been, it’s fair to say that the ability of tour operators to adapt to circumstances has been pushed to the limit.
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Hotel subscriptions are becoming popular but are they worth it
With industries like airlines to chain restaurants now selling subscriptions to their regular customers, hotels have become the latest to enter this space with membership programs in which one can pay a monthly or annual fee to get access to…
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Why Japan’s hotel operators have nothing to fear from tourism backlash
Political turmoil, a cost-of-living crisis and ire towards tourists are unlikely to keep Japan from being a top-performing hotel market
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Embrace ESG and hire professional asset managers right from the start, hotel investors advised
As Malaysia’s tourism and hospitality industry eyes a post-Covid pandemic boom, hotel investors are being urged to look beyond traditional profit measures or risk owning assets that could quickly lose value in an evolving marketplace…
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Relief for campaigners as five-star hotel on Milos’s famous ‘moon beach’ halted
Environmental campaigners have welcomed a decision to halt construction of a disputed five-star hotel on a Greek beach known for its outstanding natural beauty.
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Fury as iconic Brutalist hotel in Tunisia faces demolition
The start of demolition work on an iconic Tunisian hotel has sparked strong opposition from citizens, architects, NGOs and heritage experts in the North African country and around the world.
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Turkish Hotel Association Announces Death of Industry Pioneer Sinan Babila
The Turkish Hotel Association (TÜROB) announced the death of Sinan Babila, a veteran figure in the country’s tourism industry and a former chair and founding president of the association.
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Luxury hotel REIT Braemar up for sale
The luxury hotel REIT said it doesn’t believe it “can flourish in today’s market environment” and will begin the sales process immediately.
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Why Trinity’s CEO is bullish on the current deal environment
CEO Sean Hehir discusses Trinity’s latest transactions, what he's seeing in the M&A market right now and the robust state of leisure travel.
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The mystery of Sky Marine Hotel: Does it even exist?
Sky Marine Hotel Singapore is a fraudulent hotel listing that has appeared on Google Maps and various online platforms, claiming to be a luxury accommodation facility. The listing presents itself as a seaside hotel with stunning ocean views…
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Philippines hospitality major to build largest hotel in Cambodia
Serving a shot in the arm to the Kingdom’s tourism sector, a hospitality major in the Philippines is all set to construct the largest hotel in Cambodia.
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Luxury brands, global funds flock to Seoul hotels
Rosewood, Mandarin Oriental, Ritz-Carlton plan openings while Goldman Sachs, GIC target mid-scale deals
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What hotel investors think about capex in 2025
Typically, major hotel owners had set aside four per cent of gross annual revenue for capital improvements (capex) and four to five per cent in reserves for repair, maintenance, and replacement of furniture, fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E), depending…
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CBRE: RevPAR growth stalls amid brand proliferation
According to CBRE's 2025 Hotel Brand Performance report, the proliferation of brands has not necessarily equated to increased revenue per available room…
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The Serviced Apartment Sector in Europe 2025
The European serviced apartment sector recorded a solid performance in 2024, supported by robust leisure demand and a recovering corporate segment. In spite of above-average increases in supply in this asset class, the occupancy levels observed…
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Where to look for hotel supply (and why)
Nordic-focused private equity investor Slättö recently announced plans to expand its hospitality portfolio by acquiring a run down, 1960s office building. The property purchased, a sombre concrete and green glass monolith, was occupied by the…
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