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Europe’s environment of constrained supply could present further opportunities for hospitality investors this year, according to sector experts.
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What if a hotel operated less like a hotel, and more like software? In a recent episode ofMattTalks, Niko Karstikko, co-founder and CEO of Bob W, shared how his company is rethinking hospitality from the ground up. Bob W operates nearly 6,000…
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The 2026 ALIS Conference made one thing clear: the hotel industry is navigating an unusual moment where capital is plentiful, deal flow is scarce, and the operating landscape is rapidly and constantly shifting. Optimism was evident but grounded…
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The luxury and Middle Eastern markets are two of the key opportunities for the hospitality industry in an increasingly uncertain world.
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Foreign investors are driving the Thai hotel market, with 2026 set to see transactions exceed 12 billion baht, focusing on prime locations in Bangkok and Phuket.
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The hotel transaction market is moving again, but not as it did when debt was cheap and assumptions carried weight. Today’s capital is more selective, more structure-driven and far less interested in forward narratives…
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France has updated the national professional qualification for hotel and tourism managers, revising skills requirements for senior accommodation roles.
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The UK Building Safety Act was introduced in 2022 to enhance building safety regulation in response to the Grenfell Tower fire tragedy. Although widely supported, it has resulted in higher costs and longer timescales…
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We’re all weathering the same storm, but too many organizations are doing it in boats with missing oars or worse, with crews rowing at double speed just to stay afloat. The “run lean” mantra has become a badge of honor in many industries, especially…
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Soaring construction costs and wary banks across much of the world have led to the growing popularity of conversions among hotel developers.
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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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As America’s labor market slows, AI-led interviews and auto-generated cover letters are dramatically changing the process of getting a job. And maybe not for the better.
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Experimental Group continues to grow its hybrid portfolio of bars, restaurants and hotels across Europe
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Hyatt Hotels appointed Jason Ballard as global brand leader for its Essentials portfolio to steer the division’s next phase of growth, the company announced Tuesday.
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It’s not every day that a capital city is redefined from its edges. Yet just beyond the north of Riyadh, the $63 billion Diriyah project aims to do just that, with the Kingdom framing the development of what is essentially a whole new city as a…
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As the year draws to a close, we reflect on the year that’s been. The Middle East hotel construction pipeline reached a new all-time high, with 650 projects reported at the close of Q2. Predictions were made about the growth of the MENA hospitality…
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Major hotel brands talk about diversity, inclusion and human values, yet quietly exclude professionals who have crossed the age of 60.
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After lagging significantly behind its European neighbors, hoteliers and analysts say the Dutch hotel investment market is entering a new era. Visitor growth, slowing inflation and limited supply are driving increased investor interest, along with…
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