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Mahogany desks in hotel rooms used to be an afterthought and the chair more often used for worn clothes than for business.
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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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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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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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It’s easy to enjoy a luxury hotel. Building them is hard. According to the HVS U.S…
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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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For decades, investors believed that strong branding, a strategic location and high occupancy were enough to ensure success in the hospitality business 
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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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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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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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Some parts of the European hotel market are doing much better than others — and the winners might not be who you’d expect.
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I used to treat ADR and RevPAR as gospel—twin pillars holding up the temple of “successful” hotel management. Then a six‑year‑old shuffled into our lobby, laced his fingers through Santa’s glove, and whispered that we were the only place he’d get to…
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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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Steep rises in operational costs and an uneven recovery after Covid have put leases under the spotlight. Do hotel leases still deliver the right balance of risk and reward for both owners and operators…
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Luminara is the newest addition to the Ritz Carlton superyacht portfolio, and has been making a splash as it set out on its maiden voyage. Design studio CHAPI Design is the creative force behind the public spaces gracing the decks – we spoke to…
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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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Bangkok street vendors exemplify true hospitality through instinctive service, efficiency, and warmth—offering invaluable lessons to the hospitality industry on guest recognition, inclusivity, and human connection beyond luxury standards…
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From London’s Park Lane to island resorts in the Indian Ocean, Gulf investors are steadily expanding their footprint in some of the world’s most prestigious hospitality assets. 
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