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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In the Paris Olympics’ afterglow, Europe’s hotel pipeline stays the course
The latest figures from Lodging Econometrics’ Q4 2024 analysis indicate Europe’s hotel construction pipeline encompasses 1,661 projects totaling 244,464 rooms. Though this represents a slight year-over-year cooling, these figures reflect sustained…
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IHG CEO Targets Indie Hotels in Tech-Driven Expansion
As the president and CEO of IHG Hotels & Resorts, Elie Maalouf has his hands on the levers of an industry being reshaped by technology, loyalty economics, and the gravitational pull of big brands.
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