European hotel investors take bullish stance
Despite geopolitical concerns, 90% of investors surveyed by CBRE will maintain or increase hotel capital allocations with Spain the top destination.
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European hotel investors take bullish stance
Despite geopolitical concerns, 90% of investors surveyed by CBRE will maintain or increase hotel capital allocations with Spain the top destination.
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Saudi Arabia to Add New Hotel Rooms by 2030 as Part of Vision 2030 Hospitality Expansion
Saudi Arabia is making ambitious strides to reshape its tourism and hospitality landscape as part of its Vision 2030 initiative, with a plan to deliver 362,000 new hotel rooms by 2030. This massive expansion reflects the kingdom’s commitment to…
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7 hotel industry trends to keep on the radar for 2025
The hotel industry is poised for significant shifts in 2025, with private- equity (PE) firms continuing to play a prominent role in hotel asset acquisitions. As economic conditions evolve, emerging trends in experiential travel, asset positioning…
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Hospitality maintains investment case amid bond yield volatility
The prospect of interest rate cuts around the globe has cheered real estate and bond investors in equal measure. While hospitality investors see lower capital costs supporting further investment activity and asset values, for bond backers, fixed…
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Hotel occupancy falls in the US while room rates rise
Regional performance varied widely, with Los Angeles experiencing significant growth, while Las Vegas faced sharp declines.
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Is the White Lotus Season 3 Hotel a Real Place?
Film geeks dream of stepping on the set of their favorite TV show or movie but rarely get the opportunity. But the White Lotus is different. For fans of the show, an escape to Thailand and the stunning Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui and the rare…
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Global media intelligence firm CARMA has released groundbreaking analysis revealing HBO’s hit series “The White Lotus” as the dominant force driving luxury hotel conversations across Asia. The show’s third season, filmed at the stunning Four Seasons…
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Report: India’s hotel industry to surpass 300,000 rooms by 2029
INDIA’S HOTEL INDUSTRY is set to add more than 100,000 rooms, surpassing the 300,000-mark by 2029, according to Horwath HTL, a hospitality consulting firm. The demand is driven by growing religious tourism, rising prosperity and key infrastructure…
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What Are the Benefits of Changing Your Hotel Software?
Switching your hotel software can feel overwhelming, with concerns about downtime, staff training, resistance to change, and potential disruptions. It’s easy to see a tech upgrade as a complex and stressful process. However, modernizing your hotel…
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Hyatt expands in Caribbean, Mexico with $2.6 billion Playa Hotels acquisition
Hyatt Hotels will buy Playa Hotels & Resorts for about $2.6 billion including debt, the company said on Monday, seeking to boost its presence in Mexico and the Caribbean.
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Tiny storage container hotels become the latest craze in Japan, thanks to Hotel R9 The Yard
There are a lot of unusual accommodations around Japan, but if you’re looking for one of the newest and most convenient places to stay, you can’t go past Hotel R9 The Yard. This chain with the industrial-sounding name is notable for its unique…
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The acquisition of Brown Hotels by Israel Canada is nearing completion
Within the next two weeks, the acquisition of Brown Hotels’ assets by Israel Canada Hotels will be completed, according to estimates by a senior executive of the company. The deal was announced in mid-September and at this time, according to reports…
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Hyatt Hotels reveals record pipeline of 138,000 rooms and brand realignment
Hyatt Hotels has revealed a significant milestone, reporting a pipeline of nearly 138,000 rooms by the end of 2024.
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Luxury and hotel stocks are all the rage as tourists flock to Japan
A growing number of companies, including a seller of vintage goods and a budget hotel chain, are poised for a strong 2025 as increased demand from foreign nationals boosts earnings outlooks. Japan welcomed almost 37 million inbound visitors in 2024…
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Mohari CEO Smith talks growth plans
Mohari Hospitality is not a big institutional investor, but CEO J. Allen Smith said as it continues to develop more partnerships, it is certainly creating institutional-like capital firepower.
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Why guest retention is the #1 priority for hoteliers in 2025?
To begin with, revenge travel is over. STR and Tourism Economics final 2025 forecast reflects a downgrade in growth rates because of concerns over rising costs of living. It’s simple math: higher cost of living means less disposable income which…
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OYO revises check-in policy, unmarried couples no longer allowed
Leading hotel booking platform OYO has introduced a new check-in policy for its partner hotels. According to the new guidelines, effective this year, unmarried couples are no longer allowed to check in…
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Mews Founder Richard Valtr on the Future of Hotel Management and the Role of AI
In a recent interview with Hotel Management Magazine, Richard Valtr, founder of Mews, shared insights into the company's growth and the future of the hotel industry…
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