Refining assets, cutting costs: How China’s hotel industry seeks value growth
Cushman & Wakefield has released its 2025 China Hotel Industry Market Investment and Value Insights report.
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Who will take on Trump branded residences in India?
Trump Residences Gurgaon, launched in May, sold out all 298 units in five hours, developer Tribeca trumpeted on its website. Featuring two 51-story towers, it is the Trump Organization’s fifth branded residences project in India, a market it entered…
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KOKO HOTELS and Hotel Wing International Unite Under a Single Brand
Polaris Holdings Co., Ltd. and Minacia Co., Ltd., which merged in December 2024, announce the integration of its three original brands, KOKO HOTELS, Hotel Wing International and Tenza Hotel. As of September 2025, all are operated under the unified…
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Cuba's tourism shift: international chains to lease state hotels
For Cuba's tourism sector, which has been struggling recently, a significant shift is underway: the government has approved a new policy that allows international hotel chains to lease properties owned by the state…
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How to ensure your luxury offering evolves with the times
Once upon a time, luxury in hospitality was defined by things such as marble floors, expensive silverware and the thread count of the linens. It was about spectacle and exclusivity. Fast forward to the post-Covid era and that is giving way to a…
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M&A trends show path to growth for investors and brands
Hospitality brands are leading the pack in merger and acquisition (M&A) deals this year, but an improving macroeconomic climate could see more real estate investors pile in, according to experts in the sector…
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6 Hotel Marketing Budget Fixes to Survive (and Thrive) This Budget Season
When Q4 hits, hotel marketers and sales teams everywhere brace themselves for what can only be described as the “Game of Thrones” of the hospitality world: Budget Season…
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HNWIs lead deal volume in Europe
Inflation-hedging, diversification, real estate appreciation and strong asset management convince affluent investors to spend nearly €1 billion in H1 2025.
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Bain takes stake in struggling French group
Les Hôtels de Paris now has the capital and plan in place to settle its liabilities and finance development.
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Why so many hotel owners are making the switch to third-party managers
A growing number of hotel companies are shifting day-to-day management activities from hotel brand managers to third-party management companies.
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Competition intensifies in US midscale extended stay
This year, Extended Stay America celebrates 30 years in business. Originally a pioneer in the midscale, Extended Stay America today remains the only major lodging company exclusively focused on the extended stay category…
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Loyalty Programs: Who’s Really Winning?
I have a love-hate relationship with loyalty programs. Actually, scratch that. Mostly hate. Having sat on the franchisee side of the table, I know first-hand that these programs don’t benefit the hotel. They don’t benefit the traveler either. They…
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For god’s sake, spare me from business hotels with personality
A behind-the-scenes look at the work of Rutherford Hall, critical communications strategist
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As Colossus Falls, So Falls the Brand
You know the saying: "As Colossus stands, so shall Rome. When Colossus falls, Rome shall fall. And when Rome falls, so falls the world." Well, the same is true of brands.
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Four common misconceptions about auctions
As the industry matures, auctions are proving to be a reliable, transparent and effective way to sell more hotels.
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Adaptable Ascott leans in to new models
The Ascott Ltd…
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What next for the hotel lending market?
During the pandemic and its aftermath, there were very few lenders willing to finance hotels. Today things couldn’t be more different. An abundance of different types of finance includes traditional bank loans, debt funds, institutional investors…
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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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