Hotel chain latest to shutter business in Cuba in latest blow to island’s tourism
Spanish hotel chain Meliá is significantly reducing its operations in Cuba, joining a growing list of companies limiting their presence on the island…
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Hotel chain latest to shutter business in Cuba in latest blow to island’s tourism
Spanish hotel chain Meliá is significantly reducing its operations in Cuba, joining a growing list of companies limiting their presence on the island…
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Lifestyles of the rich and famous: How the ultra-wealthy spend their fortunes
A Patek Philippe wristwatch sells for $17.6 million at auction. Beyoncé and Jay-Z close on a $200 million Malibu compound designed by a Pritzker Prize-winning architect. Ellen DeGeneres flips a Santa Barbara estate for a $26 million profit in under…
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Hospitality the Mexican Way: Interview with Development Head, Mauricio Elizondo
We learn how Mexico’s largest hospitality group is offering a uniquely Mexican experience, and looking into taking that experience international.
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Prism Expands into Europe with Belvilla Hotels as It Gears Up for a Record-Breaking IPO
Prism, the parent company of OYO, is making significant strides in expanding its footprint across Europe by utilizing its vacation rental brand, Belvilla, to enter the hotel industry. Prism has recently opened three hotels in Germany, signaling…
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Indonesia moves to regulate unregistered tourism accommodation
New Indonesian government rules will require all hotels, villas and short-term accommodation to hold valid licences by March 2026 or risk being removed from online travel agency (OTA) platforms, the Ministry of Tourism has announced…
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How three hotel CEOs are steering their organisations through change
Three very different hotel organisations - an owner‑operator, a third‑party manager, and a brand affiliation group - are demonstrating how decisive leadership can reshape portfolios, strengthen performance, and prepare businesses for a demanding…
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P.K. Mohankumar spent forty years at the Taj group learning hospitality is not magic but meticulous, slightly mad devotion to detail.
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Noble House preps for next moves
The next-generation Colee family leadership of owner-operator Noble House Hotels & Resorts is gearing up for what they expect to be increasing opportunity for equity participation, acquisition and third-party management growth by launching an…
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Why leases struggle to please all stakeholders
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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In battle for independents, Curator touts control
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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KSL takes control of luxury Soneva brand
After an initial investment in 2019, the PE firms exercised its right to convert securities to take the majority interest.
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Egypt 'Extremely Challenged' by Hotel Rooms Shortage, Says Tourism Minister
Egypt says it needs 250,000 more hotel rooms to be constructed if its to hit its tourism goals for the next decade.
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New study: If You Spend $89 on OTA Commissions, Your Hotel's Occupancy Will Be 100%
According to research undertaken by Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration in February 2025, hotels see strong financial returns from commissions paid to the OTAs.
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10 highest-earning hospitality companies in the world
From Marriott to Hilton and MGM Resorts, we present the most profitable hospitality brands in the world in 2024
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Aimbridge Announces New Board of Managers with Significant Hospitality Experience
Aimbridge Hospitality, a leading, global hotel management company and the world's largest third-party hotel operator, today announced the appointment of a refreshed, expanded Board of Managers that brings deep experience in hospitality and further…
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Thai hotel groups flock to Maldives as tourism booms
Once regarded as a high-end exclusive destination for couples, the island chain now caters to families and less wealthy tourists.
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Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the Middle East, Africa, South Asia, and Eastern Europe, is excited to announce the appointment of Ugur Talayhan as Country Manager for Türkiye, Eastern and Central Europe, effective September…
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The Spatia Melides development in Portugal offers a range of luxurious — and very expensive — residences, villas, and estates, starting from €3.99m writes Property Editor Tommy Barker
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