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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Hotels are one of the most compelling – and misunderstood – asset classes in commercial real estate.
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Ascott’s Citadines brand surpasses 200 properties
Upper-midscale brand strengthens position in the resilient upper-midscale segment through rapid conversions, franchising and geographical diversification.
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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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How to prepare Your Hotel For The Agentic AI Upheaval?
I believe priority #1 for independent hoteliers, midsize and smaller hotel brands is to create true two-way APIs among three crucial technology pieces: PMS-CRS-CRM.
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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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Never seen before in hospitality – 80 luxury resorts coming up on a single island
Palm Jebel Ali, the world’s largest palm-shaped island, is Nakheel Properties’ ambitious new archipelago project off the coast of Dubai. The project forms a central part of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and is aimed at increasing Dubai’s luxury…
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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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Azerai Founder Adrian Zecha Outlines His Vision for the Boutique Hotel Brand
Adrian Zecha, one of the world’s most respected hoteliers and the founder of Azerai Resorts, recently visited the boutique hotel brand’s two properties in Vietnam ahead of the five-year anniversary of Azerai Ke Ga Bay’s grand opening…
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Institutional capital buying into ultraluxury
Family offices and high net worth individuals have dominated investment in small, ultraluxury hotels for years. But Ad Altius CEO Thomas Brown says that is starting to change with institutional capital recognizing the value of scarcity and since…
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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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How to turn hotel spaces into multipurpose venues
Today’s hotel guests arrive with high expectations. They want more than a place to sleep—they’re looking for experiences that justify premium rates and create lasting memories. That means every square inch within a hotel needs to do more…
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Can ‘fun’ shake up franchising in Asia Pacific?
Ovolo bets its ‘fun’ ethos and unique design can rewrite the rules of franchising in Asia Pacific, but is the region ready for non-conformity?
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Asia-Pacific hotel deal value falls 23% to US$4.7 billion in H1 2025: JLL
Macroeconomic uncertainty results in investors gravitating to safe-haven markets, even as decision-making timelines lengthen
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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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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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