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Middle East weakest performing region for hotel operators
The Middle East was the weakest-performing region for the world’s largest hotel operators, as the Iran war dented otherwise strong global results this earnings quarter.
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Why Chinese hotel stocks are falling despite record expansion
Hotel groups’ revenue growth is increasingly diverging from franchisees’ profitability.
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Hotel franchising emerges as a key growth strategy in Africa
Africa’s hotel industry is entering a new phase of expansion, with international brands and local owners increasingly turning to hotel franchising to meet rising demand, improve operational efficiency and accelerate growth across key markets…
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Why Chinese hotel groups still work for foreign hotel chains
A systemic result of the long-running dependent growth model in China’s hotel sector.
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The Biggest Drawback of Every Major Hotel Rewards Program
Hotel loyalty programs are easy to appreciate in theory: Earn points, get rewarded, stay loyal, and reap the benefits. The reality is a little messier.
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The hotel industry’s biggest success story
The world's largest hotel may grab the headlines, but the hotel industry's greatest success story lies elsewhere.
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Rocco Forte Hotels teams up with Sion to revolutionize how travel advisor commissions are paid
The hotel group is the first luxury brand to adopt the new commission platform, reinforcing its commitment to the travel advisor community.
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The Brand Is Not the Asset Strategy
Hospitality Operations & Hotel Opening / Greenfield Development: IHG Hotels & Resorts now operates 21 hotel brands…
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Luxury hotels to enter a ‘compelling’ investment cycle: JLL
Luxury hotel deals are set to see a surge in investment activity due to strong fundamentals and strengthening capital markets, according to JLL's latest U.S. Hotel Investment Market Update shared with Hotel Dive…
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Billionaire Behind Japan's Tiny-Room Hotel Empire Bets on US
At Japan’s APA Hotels, the rooms are famously tiny, the amenities surprisingly lavish and the branding unmistakable…
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There is one subtle detail that unites the world’s finest hotels: the ability to turn the impossible into an experience. It is not merely a matter of comfort, elegance, or impeccable service…
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Celebrity Sighting: Why hotel giants are using name recognition to woo guests
When Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group announced that Simone Biles, the American gymnast and holder of 11 Olympic medals, would become its first-ever global wellness ambassador in February 2026, the announcement was carefully worded. This was not, the…
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Kempinski Group Acquires Augustine Hotel Prague, Signaling the Storied Brand’s Ultra-Luxe Future
Don’t knock the classics, especially when it comes to hotel brands…
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Could Marriott Debut a New Hotel Chain?
What does it mean when a hospitality giant debuts a new brand? The last few months have seen a few examples.
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Hilton chases the urban compact hotel market with Yotel deal
Marriott did It. IHG did It. Now Hilton is getting into the market of efficient, buzzworthy urban hotels with a new agreement with Yotel.
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Atari’s planned gaming-themed Las Vegas hotel has been canceled
It’s Game Over for Atari’s plans to build a hotel in Las Vegas. Only one of its eight prospective U.S. hotels is still in any stage of development.
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Top 5 hospitality industry trends to watch in 2026
Luxury travelers and major eventgoers are slated to drive hotel demand this year, while rising labor costs and advancements in artificial intelligence could shift hospitality operations.
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