Community living rooms: High-ROI strategy
Big revenue gains, particularly on the F&B side, realized by integrating social environments into public spaces.
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How the Canaries and Balearics are driving Spanish hotel investment
Golden beaches and year-round sun - the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands are not just Spain’s most sought-after destinations, they are also emerging as strategic tourism hubs, commanding nearly a third of Spain’s international tourist traffic…
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What Marriott CFO, industry experts think of CitizenM deal
Hospitality pros say Marriott will need to work hard to ensure CitizenM doesn’t cannibalize its other lifestyle brand, Moxy. CFO Leeny Oberg says that won’t be a problem.
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In uncertain earnings season, Hilton chooses optimism
President and CEO Chris Nassetta said he sees a path to a positive second half of 2025 despite the current noise and economic uncertainty. He also sees new brands in the future.
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‘Shining’ Hotel Borrows $300 Million to Cater to Horror Fans
The hotel that inspired Stephen King to write his bestseller The Shining is turning to the municipal-bond market to pay for a sweeping overhaul in a bid to cement its status in the film industry, particularly among horror aficionados…
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Driftwood recapitalizes 18 hotels
Following the $800 million recapitalization for their Space Coast portfolio, this transaction allows for some added leverage and liquidity for investors.
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Left Lane knows the office-to-hotel formula
Developers often suggest converting an office to a hotel is fraught with peril and the general consensus has been opportunities are limited. They must not know developer Jon Kully, managing partner of Left Lane Capital in Brooklyn, New York, who is…
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International hospitality groups expand their presence in Greece
Greece’s leading role on the global tourism map, combined with the relatively small penetration of major foreign hotel brands compared to other developed destinations, continues to attract large foreign hotel management chains…
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Affordability is the key for Saudi hotel expansion
Al Farhan Group, a family-owned company with 16 three- to four-star hotels across Saudi Arabia, plans to open at least one hotel every year for the next several years.
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Luxury Hotels Lose Their Luster in China as Buyers Hold Off Amid Economic Slowdown
Luxury hotels in China, once prized assets, are struggling to attract buyers as economic growth slows. Their steep price tags and high running costs mean than many stay on the market for a long time and those that do sell, often do so at a heavily…
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What is Hospitality’s Role in an Age of Disruption?
Around 35 years ago, I helped found an organization to promote British excellence and drive business development for the UK’s top firms and today, the group is called Walpole which includes more than 250 members representing the best of British…
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Europe investment to ramp up in 2025
Cushman & Wakefield report also finds that 70% of investors expect European hotel values to rise in 2025, with Madrid, Barcelona and Rome preferred.
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Goddard Littlefair designs Andalusian retreat for Iconic Luxury Hotels
Iconic Luxury Hotels has announced that it will launch a new hotel in Marbella in late Spring, designed by Goddard Littlefair.
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On the back of a record-breaking year, Adela Cristea, vice-president of business development UK & Nordics at Radisson Hotel Group, explains how the brand is developing its reach across the UK
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The current pace of hotel conversions “has started to pick up” with owners, developers and investors now looking at this path vis-à-vis PIPs, according to Michael Cummings, senior vice president and divisional leader within the CBRE Hotels Advisory…
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Hotel franchising, an integral part of the European hospitality industry, continues to grow in popularity as hotel chains establish significant presence due to its ability to provide both franchisors and franchisees with a strong, proven business…
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LVMH Stake Helps Boutique Hotel Group Triple Its Growth Outlook
LVMH has acquired a stake in the small hotel brand Fontenille Collection. Over coffee at the Ned in New York, co-founder Frédéric Biousse shares the story behind the deal every indie hotelier wants.
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7 hotel industry trends to keep on the radar for 2025
The hotel industry is poised for significant shifts in 2025, with private- equity (PE) firms continuing to play a prominent role in hotel asset acquisitions. As economic conditions evolve, emerging trends in experiential travel, asset positioning…
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