Hotel giants should mind the channel
Several major hotel brands have announced their entry into the African safari industry in pursuit of new markets and experiences – but not without challenges.
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Africa’s hospitality boom: Are we building fast enough?
Africa’s hospitality sector is booming — but is development keeping up with demand? That was the key question tackled by a panel of industry leaders at the Future Hospitality Summit Africa 2025, held from 17 to 19 June at The Westin Cape Town…
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The big chains are dominating Asia’s hotel pipeline
Travellers across Asia Pacific will soon find even more familiar hotel brands and loyalty perks, thanks to a dramatic rise in brand expansion by global operators.
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Hotel projects: to convert or not to convert? What you need to know
Converting different asset classes into hotels continues to prove attractive to the hospitality market, for example in destinations where new construction is limited.
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Hotel leaders talk value — and challenges — of proliferating brands
At the NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum, executives and CEOs from Hyatt, G6 Hospitality, Hilton and more shared thoughts on how brands can drive growth, not confusion.
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Non-hotel names muscle in on branded residences market
Non-hotel brands are increasingly leveraging the power of their names in the branded residences market and US retail giants Saks Global and Authentic Brands Group have become the latest to announce their intentions to diversify into hospitality and…
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Hotel CEOs on the ‘human need’ for travel in the face of uncertainty
CEOs of Wyndham, Accor, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG and Marriott shared hospitality’s top growth opportunities at the NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum.
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Qatar-Backed Kasada Targets First North Africa Hotel Deal
Kasada Capital Management, a private equity firm backed by Qatar’s $524 billion sovereign wealth fund, expects to strike a hotel deal in Morocco in the first half of 2026, marking its entry into North Africa’s booming hospitality and tourism…
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Langham Hospitality Group CEO Bob van den Oord talks approachable luxury
When Bob van den Oord first joined Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) over 20 years ago, the group had five hotels and a handful of people working out of its Hong Kong office. “Today, we have 32 hotels around the world, four brands, over four…
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International tourist arrivals grew 5% in Q1 2025
International tourist arrivals (overnight visitors) increased by 5% in the first quarter of 2025 though results were mixed among regions and sub-regions.
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The middle market embraces lifestyle
As travel habits shift and remote work unlocks new mobility, hotel investors are finding that smaller markets want a bigger experience. It seems that today’s guests aren’t just looking for a bed; they’re looking for atmosphere, design and a sense of…
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Every One of Marriott's Hotel Brands, Explained
We break down each of Marriott’s more than 30 hotel brands, highlighting key differentiators and market positioning.
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From hashtag to hotel room: The evolution of the social food chain
What do a Saudi influencer-turned-travel agent, a Singaporean AI virtual girl named Rae, and a hashtag with 30 billion views have in common?
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Private Clubs Are The Latest Trend In Luxury Hotels
After meeting with more than 60 hoteliers over a three-day period at an invite-only event, the next big trend for luxury hotels doesn’t involve guests at all.
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What is fuelling the hotel conversion frenzy?
The US hotel market is in the grip of a full‑blown conversion boom - and investors are here for it. Rising construction costs, tight zoning and a thirst for speed to market have pushed brand‑to‑brand and adaptive‑reuse projects to the front of deal…
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What hotel owners should expect -and demand- from an operator?
Let’s not kid ourselves, brands need owners. This realisation has come to the market as ownership of hotels by the big flags has faded away as they have gone asset light, whilst the number of available brands has soared…
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Top 10 African countries with the biggest investments in the hotel business in 2025
The growth of hotel chains in Africa signifies economic potential, investor confidence, and tourism growth. A key indicator of this is the hotel chain development pipeline, which tracks new hotel projects. For African countries, a strong pipeline is…
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Tristan Capital acquires easyHotel
Budget hotel chain easyHotel is in new ownership, with the expectation of further expansion across Europe
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