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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Why Trinity’s CEO is bullish on the current deal environment
CEO Sean Hehir discusses Trinity’s latest transactions, what he's seeing in the M&A market right now and the robust state of leisure travel.
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Mechanical and semi-automated parking systems offer an alternative to the permanent rigidity of ramps and wide circulation aisles. Systems like stackers or puzzle platforms condense vehicle storage into smaller footprints, freeing up land or…
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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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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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Building hospitality resilience in an era of escalating natural disasters
The hospitality industry operates at the nexus of service and environment, making it uniquely vulnerable to the escalating frequency and intensity of natural disasters. Recent events in North Carolina, Texas and New Mexico serve as stark reminders…
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Portman shifts to acquisition mode
The prolific, big box project developer recognizes the need to acquire assets where their ability to execute complex renovations can drive better returns.
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Extended-stay hotels are here for the long haul. It’s why brands are crowding in
The extended-stay hotel segment is still having its moment. In fact, its shine may have never been brighter. The asset class, characterized by long stays, from several days, to weeks, to months, and design elements, such as in-room kitchens and…
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In battle for independents, Curator touts control
The collection of independent hotels recently grew to 81. President Jen Barnwell discusses the lure of big brands, cost containment and F&B opportunities.
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Accor Heads to Sin City With Biggest Hotel Yet: Treasure Island
Just as Kylie Minogue's career explodes in the U.S, so is Accor's! After years of watching from the sidelines as its competitors deepened their U.S…
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Why Hilton is confident about continued NUG growth
Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta said the growth should come organically, adding that the company wants to add more brands this year.
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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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Soft brand hopes to leverage 3.5 billion potential customers and the untapped possibilities it presents to its member properties.
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Hospitality industry hiring crisis reaches new heights
Many activities undertaken in leisure time in the U.S., including eating out, traveling and recreation, depend on a large workforce. Data from the U.S…
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US visitors fuel hotel expansion across Europe
Europe’s hotel industry is thriving on an unprecedented influx of US travellers, with millions of Americans flocking to cities and resorts across the continent.
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Chinese hotel investment stabilises amid signs of upturn
With US President Donald Trump signalling that he has inked a new trade deal with China, and will soon visit the country with a delegation of business leaders, Chinese leader Xi Jinping may hope the news represents another strategic milestone…
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Do serviced apartments have the edge over hotels?
With streamlined operations and high GOP conversion rates, serviced apartments can be an attractive asset class for institutional and individual investors alike.
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