Why Bob W treats hotels like software
What if a hotel operated less like a hotel, and more like software? In a recent episode ofMattTalks, Niko Karstikko, co-founder and CEO of Bob W, shared how his company is rethinking hospitality from the ground up. Bob W operates nearly 6,000…
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Dar Global launches The Trump International Golf Club, Wadi Safar
The golf course will be spread over 2.6 million square meter site, and feature a gated community, a luxury Trump hotel and premium residences
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Irony of Asia’s outdoor lodging market
It’s low-cost, high returns, fast payback. Yet, few takers. Players in Asia’s outdoor lodging want that changed and here’s why and how.
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Why capsule hotels are taking global cities by storm
What started out as minimalist sleeping pods for Japanese salarymen has morphed into an urban hospitality trend, with London leading the charge.
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How infrastructure investment boosted tourism in these two countries
Hotels don’t exist in a vacuum. You’d need to be an investor with very deep pockets to not only build the property but also the required travel infrastructure to bring people to and from the destination…
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Mexico, D.R. still LATAM’s hottest markets
Lodging Econometrics recently reported the Latin America construction pipeline stood at 751 projects and 116,480 rooms at the end of 3Q25, representing year-over-year (YOY) increases of 17% in projects and 11% in rooms. However, Hotel Equities Juan…
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Investors return to German hotels, but risks remain
Germany is seeing renewed interest from hotel investors in 2025, with transaction volumes climbing and confidence returning in core city markets.
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The Chinese Hotel Brand That Redefined Value For a Billion Travelers
No brand is more synonymous with the growth of modern Chinese travel than Hanting Hotels…
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Dubai Overtakes Las Vegas With Surge in Hotel Rooms
The two cities have much more in common than meets the eye—including an eye-popping number of hotel rooms. But Dubai is racing ahead in more ways than one.
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The Kingdom is poised to witness a massive expansion in its hospitality sector by developing 362,000 hotel rooms to cater for a projected surge in tourism, with 150 million domestic and international visitors expected by 2030…
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What is the winning formula for a standalone branded residence?
The appetite from developers, brands and buyers for branded homes that are not physically attached to a hotel is growing.
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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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Leah Lee: Building hospitality that flows like water
When South Korean hotelier Leah Lee, CEO of Trinity D&C, first applied for a job at the Michelberger boutique hotel in Berlin, she was asked for a quote which defined her…
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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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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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Patrick Saada - Boutique hotels vs. large hotel investments
Patrick Saada highlights boutique hotels as the future of hospitality.
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Israeli luxury hotel project partnering with Leonardo DiCaprio gains approval
Project led by the Hagag Group and Hollywood star secures final approval in Herzliya, expanding to 51,000 square meters with 365 rooms, a marina and eco-friendly design
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Dubai Royal’s $50,000-a-Night Resort Flaunts Africa’s Future in Luxury Travel
From gorilla trekking to vineyard stays, capital is pouring into Africa from billionaires, tech moguls and Middle Eastern investors who want a share of the continent’s luxury travel market.
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