Brookfield turns to ‘fixer’ mode
Head of Hospitality Investments Shai Zelering said the PE giant wants to focus on the operations fundamentals of the business through capital infusions or collaborations.
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Why is an illegally built hotel in Benalmádena still standing and remains open for business?
In April 2021, a Supreme Court ruling declared final a judgement ordering the demolition of the building, which has not yet been enforced
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Fact-Check: Will All French Hotels Need Eco-Certification by 2026?
There’s been a lot of buzz in the media recently claiming that France’s Loi Climat & Résilience will force all hotels to obtain eco-certification by 2026. But a closer reading of the legislation reveals a different picture…
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A Surprise Awaited These Travelers at Check-In: The Hotel Was Closed
Several Manhattan hotels operated by LuxUrban abruptly closed without warning, leaving visitors from around the world scrambling for a place to stay.
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Rising star chef arrested after 'robbing three banks on the same day'
Valentino Luchin is a celebrated chef who has worked in the California food industry for decades - but the robbery accusations are not his first run-in with the law
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President Donald Trump fumes as Dallas hotel manager beheaded in front of family by Cuban national
US President Donald Trump has directly addressed yet another incident of horrific violence during which a father was beheaded in front of his family, declaring the “time for being soft on these Illegal Immigrant Criminals is OVER under my watch!”…
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From parliament to luxury hotels, Nepal's protest movement targeted the elite
As protesters in Nepal stormed parliament this week forcing the prime minister to quit, luxury hotels and residences were attacked by arsonists amid anger at the lavish lifestyle of the elites in one of the world's poorest countries…
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AHLA, AAHOA decries failed referendum that will cause minimum wage to escalate to $30 by 2028.
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How the 'asylum king' worth £400 million ran Britannia Hotels into the ground
Even if you're disdainful as to the validity of online hotel reviews, customer feedback that contains phrases including 'absolutely dire' and the words 'drab', 'grimy', 'smelly', and even 'disgusting', may give even hardened digital cynics pause for…
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Hotel Miramar ceasing operations at end of October; 108 employees to be laid off
Hotel Miramar Singapore will cease business operations at the end of October, it was announced on Friday (Aug 29), a move that would see 108 employees laid off.
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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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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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Soho House members’ club ‘close to $1.8bn deal to take it private’
The private members’ club Soho House is reportedly close to reaching a $1.8bn (£1.3bn) deal to take it private after a tricky four years listed on the New York stock exchange.
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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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Four-star hotel in Spain fined for scanning guest's ID card
The Spanish data protection agency (AEPD) said that this practice during the check-in process at accommodation establishments constitutes an "excessive processing of personal data"
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Omni Hotels duck RICO claims from private villa owners
The "villa" owners had accused the Omni La Costa Resort and Spa of a pricing scheme that drove more guests to the resort's own rooms over their swanky villas.
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Waiters and hotel staff: Italy invests €120 million to improve staff accommodation
An innovative measure to address one of the main challenges facing the tourism and hospitality sector: the difficulty seasonal workers have in finding affordable accommodation. With a total allocation of €120 million spread over three years, the…
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Bosphorus landmark waterfront hotel Les Ottomans sold for $80M
Les Ottomans, one of Istanbul’s most iconic waterfront properties, was sold for ₺3.2 billion ($80 million) on Monday in a court-ordered foreclosure auction to BLG Capital, a company led by prominent real estate investor Serdar Bilgili…
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