Airport Hotels are back - but they aren’t an autopilot investment
The category that was considered one of hospitality’s most predictable asset classes behaves a little differently in a post-pandemic world. You can’t blame it. Work culture and travel patterns have changed, and the powers of technology have somewhat…
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How public support can make a deal stack up
Public support can take many forms when it comes to getting a project off the ground, but today, there is one critical type of support many hotel developers don’t just want, they need: public incentives…
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Govt Plans $4 Billion High-Rise Redevelopment of New York’s Roosevelt Hotel
Pakistan will pursue a high-rise redevelopment of the iconic Roosevelt Hotel in New York through a joint-venture privatization model, aiming to attract $3-4 billion in investment and boost the value of its stake by up to 250 percent…
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Arora Group tackles industry’s 'hills and valleys' with optimism
Describing himself as “not a strategist, but an opportunist”, Surinder Arora, founder and chairman, The Arora Group, told delegates at the Annual Hospitality Conference (AHC) 2025 that he was “optimistic about the future of hospitality in the UK”…
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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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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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Where to look for hotel supply (and why)
Nordic-focused private equity investor Slättö recently announced plans to expand its hospitality portfolio by acquiring a run down, 1960s office building. The property purchased, a sombre concrete and green glass monolith, was occupied by the…
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Big brands launch in Greek market
Summer of 2025 will see a number of international hotel brands opening their first properties across Greece, as the brands make headway in a market still dominated by smaller, privately owned accommodation units…
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Hotel development booms in Africa, boosted by Egypt and Marriott
This year’s Hotel Development Pipeline Report, the definitive study of international hospitality development projects in Africa, reveals record activity. There are 577 hotels and resorts, with 104,444 rooms, in the development pipeline, up by 13.3%…
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ALIS luxury, lifestyle panel tackles big questions
Build or buy, brand or run independent? First Hospitality’s David Duncan offered keen insights into the decision-making process during ALIS session.
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Bankrupt Signa Seeks €370 Million From Sale of Vienna Park Hyatt
Administrators of bankrupt Signa Prime Selection AG are preparing to launch the sale of the Vienna Park Hyatt and adjoining luxury retail premises, including Prada’s flagship store, according to people familiar with the matter…
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Luxury hotels fuel Latin America’s growing pipeline
The hotel construction pipeline in Latin America saw impressive growth in Q4 2024, reaching a total of 685 projects and 110,033 rooms.
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Cheval Collection: the rigour of hospitality
Cheval Collection comments on what the Build to Rent sector can learn from hospitality, and why it might not be what you think.
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The First Group Hospitality appoints Tom Stevens as SVP of hotel operations
The First Group Hospitality, a subsidiary of The First Group, has announced the appointment of Tom Stevens as senior vice president of hotel operations. With a career that spans three decades, Stevens brings knowledge and experience in strategic…
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Expansion gathers pace at Radisson Hotel Group
The group announced the latest additions to its growing Radisson Individuals portfolio, with the openings of The View Hotel Folkestone, a member of Radisson Individuals and Stanhill Court Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals…
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