Outlook 2025: Long-term view to trump geopolitical noise
Despite the complex geopolitical outlook affecting markets at the dawn of 2025, savvy hospitality investors would do well to keep their eye on the long-term prize, experts suggest.
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The Rise of Ultra-Luxury Hotels: Trends and Insights from Adam Mogelonsky’s BITAC Keynote Address
In the world of hospitality, the ultra-luxury segment is undergoing a radical transformation. Adam Mogelonsky, Partner at Hotel Mogel Consulting Ltd., recently shared valuable insights at the recent BITAC Owners Fall event, shedding light on the…
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How Hilton Supply Management (HSM) transforms spend analysis into actionable savings for hotels
In the hospitality industry, effective spend management is essential for protecting a property’s bottom line, and HSM's innovative procurement-led property review service helps hoteliers identify significant cost-saving opportunities without…
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Luxury hotels sinking into the ground on Florida coast
High-rise buildings along South Florida's coast are sinking in "unexpected" ways, according to a new study.
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Sarovar Hotels bets big on highway properties; 80 projects in pipeline
Sarovar Hotels is expanding its focus to highway hotels and resorts near major cities, capitalizing on India's growing road network. With 80 projects in the pipeline, the company aims to surpass 150 hotels by 2025, adding 15-20 annually…
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Growth plans for demerged ITC Hotels
As it demerges from its conglomerate parent, ITC Hotels has set out plans to substantially grow its portfolio of hotels.
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LVMH Invests in French Boutique Hotel Group Les Domaines de Fontenille
Continuing its expansion into hospitality and experiences, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton has invested in Les Domaines de Fontenille, the French boutique hotel group co-founded by a former fashion executive…
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Blackstone pours more than €500mn into southern European hotels
Blackstone has invested more than half a billion euros into hotels in southern European holiday spots over the past year, as the world’s largest real estate investor continues to expand its vast portfolio to capitalise on booming post-pandemic…
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European hotel properties ‘poised to lead surge in hospitality investment’
The European hotel sector is in for “an active year” in 2025, according to a report by a real estate adviser.
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China’s Luxury Hotel Construction Peaks In Q3 2024 Amid Surging Demand
China’s upscale hotel development hit a record high in Q3 2024, driven by growing demand and new projects, with key cities leading the expansion.
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How the culinary tourism boom is driving hotels and resorts to hire world-class chefs
As more travellers are choosing destinations based on their culinary appeal, hotels and resorts are hiring world-class chefs to create unique dining experiences and enhance their brand, writes Ashish Tiwari, Executive Chef at ANDAAZ Banquets and…
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APEC hotel openings and pipelines hit new highs in 2024
As the region continues its upward trajectory, India, Vietnam, and Indonesia lead the way, setting the stage for further growth in the coming years.
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Trump’s presidency and the path ahead for hospitality
With Trump’s economic and policy changes, the hotel industry will adapt to the shifting landscape of travel and guest expectations both at home and abroad.
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Desperately Seeking Value Creation 3.0
The business world is an eternal cycle of reinvention, where actors adapt to market conditions by establishing a new ecosystem that appears most relevant. Hospitality investors are no exception. Along the way, they’re integrating today’s new data…
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Core investors returning to Italian hotel market
Over the last couple of years value-add investors have dominated the Italian hotel market with buyers flocking to buy tired, run-down or unbranded hotels before invariably renovating and repositioning them upmarket…
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Latin America’s hotel and tourism sector is gaining momentum
Lodging Econometrics’ latest report shows a thriving hospitality industry in Latin America, with 642 construction projects and 104,513 rooms underway as of Q3 2024.
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So, you think your hotel is ‘family friendly’?
James Gavigan, Co-founder and Creative Director at House of Kin, explores why hospitality spaces should consider what they classify as ‘family friendly’ and how designers can implement subtle changes to ensure the design is accessible to all ages…
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A NEW fleet of butler robots will serve Brits with booze and food at an iconic Benidorm hotel - and they'll even interact with guests.
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