Fusion Hotel Group acquired by SC Capital Partners
Fusion Hotel Group is acquired by founder of SC Capital Partners and eyes creation of a Pan-Asia Hospitality Management platform.
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Asia’s Top Hotel Groups and Their Imprints on the Luxury Hospitality Sector
Nothing beats an indulgent and restful getaway where you’re pampered at every turn. Here are the best Asian luxury hotels and hospitality groups that promise to deliver this in spades.
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The middle market embraces lifestyle
As travel habits shift and remote work unlocks new mobility, hotel investors are finding that smaller markets want a bigger experience. It seems that today’s guests aren’t just looking for a bed; they’re looking for atmosphere, design and a sense of…
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Joan Carles Casanovas: "When you go to a hotel you expect to have what you don't have at home."
Joan Carles Casanovas (Sabadell, 1967) is the new director of the Hostal de la Gavina. He has a long career in the hotel industry and has spent the last ten years managing another iconic establishment: the Hotel Casa Fuster…
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Is This the Future of Luxury Hotels? This Hotel CEO Weighs In
The luxury hotel industry is changing fast. The Langham Hospitality Group CEO Bob van den Oord discusses how his brand is adapting—and what the future holds for high-end travel.
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Kempinski Hotels appoints Karin Raguin as Chief Human Resources Officer
Kempinski Hotels appoints Karin Raguin as Chief Human Resources Officer, enhancing leadership under CEO Barbara Muckermann to reposition the historic luxury brand.
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CEO of The Standard Hotels to step down following Hyatt acquisition
Amber Asher will leave the lifestyle hotel brand, which was sold to Hyatt for £272 million last year, after seven years in the role.
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4 hospitality trends to watch in 2025
2024 is quickly drawing to a close and with it a strong year of demand for the travel industry. According to Amadeus’ business intelligence data, 5% more hotel room nights were booked globally from January – October 2024 compared to the same time…
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Is the Emory the Most Private Hotel in the World?
It took me a while to locate the entrance to The Emory. At first, I chalked it up to my notoriously horrendous sense of direction—drop me off a few blocks from my apartment that I’ve lived in for five years, and there’s a good chance I’ll still get…
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W Hotels’ Lessons in Luxury’s Evolution to Meet Global Consumer Expectations
The newly transformed W Hotels’ flagship properties have reimagined their cultural programming and offerings across hospitality, music and fashion to cater to the demands of its discerning clientele. Now, BoF sits down with the senior vice president…
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Sands China launches rebranded Londoner Grand Hotel
Sands China, in collaboration with Marriott International, has announced the launch of the Londoner Grand Hotel, the first hotel in Macau to be entitled ‘Luxury Collection Hotel…
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InterGlobe forays into international hospitality
InterGlobe Enterprises recently announced the launch of Miiro, a new lifestyle hotel brand with a distinctive collection of individually designed hotels in the heart of Europe’s most vibrant cities, each with its unique culture, history, and…
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Cardo Roma, the inaugural property of a new lifestyle brand by Marriott Bonvoy
Cardo Hotels is the latest diffusion line from hospitality giant, Marriott Bonvoy, set to join its line-up of big-hitter properties such as The Ritz-Carlton and St…
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Investment Opportunities in the Lifestyle Hotel Market
Multi-story complexes of similar-looking rooms with cozy lighting, finely-pressed sheets, and a corporate, sterile feel. These kinds of hotels abound, found on every street corner in the U.S…
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Hyatt Snaps Up Small Lifestyle Hotel Brand in European Push
Hyatt has bought the “me and all hotels” brand from Germany’s Lindner Hotels, a minor expansion of its European portfolio. The deal for the lifestyle hotel brand, which closed Friday, adds a 29th brand to Hyatt’s collection of hotel, resort, and…
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IHG builds pipeline in Caribbean and Latin America
Supported by a string of development and management partners, IHG Hotels & Resorts is expanding its luxury and lifestyle portfolio across Mexico and the Caribbean.
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Hilton names Kevin Osterhaus, president, global lifestyle brands
With nearly 350 existing lifestyle hotels and another 350 expected to join the portfolio by 2028, Hilton is set to double its presence in the fast-growing lifestyle category in the next four years.
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sbe, Wyndham sign first deals for new brand
Project HQ Hotels & Residences, the “smart lifestyle” hospitality brand announced in January from sbe through an alliance with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, has finalized a series of deals and strategic partnerships…
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