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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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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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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Adaptable Ascott leans in to new models
The Ascott Ltd…
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West Belfast-born property investor Paddy McKillen has reportedly been awarded more than £700 million arising from a dispute with the Qatari owners of three upmarket hotels in London.
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Olga Polizzi, Deputy Chairman and Director of Design at Rocco Forte Hotels
As a new chapter unfolds at The Charles Hotel in Munich, Olga Polizzi, speaks candidly about the nuances of revisiting an existing project, the value of creative partnerships, and the subtle shifts in guest expectations…
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Philippines hospitality major to build largest hotel in Cambodia
Serving a shot in the arm to the Kingdom’s tourism sector, a hospitality major in the Philippines is all set to construct the largest hotel in Cambodia.
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Luxury brands, global funds flock to Seoul hotels
Rosewood, Mandarin Oriental, Ritz-Carlton plan openings while Goldman Sachs, GIC target mid-scale deals
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Travelodge wants to roll out ‘contactless’ self-serve hotels
Travelodge is considering opening more hotels where guest don't have to talk to staff at all during their stay
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What next for the hotel lending market?
During the pandemic and its aftermath, there were very few lenders willing to finance hotels. Today things couldn’t be more different. An abundance of different types of finance includes traditional bank loans, debt funds, institutional investors…
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End of an era as sonless Sir Benjamin Slade turns his mansion over to hotel group
His quest for a wife secured him national attention when he emphasised that he was looking for a 'good breeder' decades younger than him, having explained that when 'you want a new car, you get a new car, not some old banger'…
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Hanwha Hotels buys debt-ridden Mount Bukhan resort, aims to transform it into premium stay
Hanwha Hotels & Resorts acquired a five-star resort with 390 billion won ($282 million) in debt for 30 billion won, with an eye on turning it into one of its own premium hotel locations, the company said Thursday…
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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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Luxury hotels are more expensive than ever to build. It doesn’t mean they aren’t getting done
It’s easy to enjoy a luxury hotel. Building them is hard. According to the HVS U.S…
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CBRE: RevPAR growth stalls amid brand proliferation
According to CBRE's 2025 Hotel Brand Performance report, the proliferation of brands has not necessarily equated to increased revenue per available room…
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The Serviced Apartment Sector in Europe 2025
The European serviced apartment sector recorded a solid performance in 2024, supported by robust leisure demand and a recovering corporate segment. In spite of above-average increases in supply in this asset class, the occupancy levels observed…
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Leading ladies: The women heading the biggest family-led hotels in Asia
From Shangri-La to Rosewood, scions of prominent families are making their mark in the hospitality world
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Tata backs Indian Hotels growth
Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata group, where Indian Hotels is the group's key tourism business, is to launch a new hotel investment platform
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