Accor bets big on luxury as demand soars across the Pacific
A new MGallery announcement is imminent, and the potential to bring Accor’s ultra-luxury Emblems brand to the region is in discussion, both fueled by a surge in luxury travel demand across the Pacific, VP Operations, David Fraser reveals…
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Why institutional investors are backing Europe’s campsites
The European campsite and outdoor hospitality sector is attracting increasing levels of institutional investment and entering a new phase of modernisation and consolidation, say industry experts.
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Seibu Prince Hotels and Resorts gears up for global expansion
Seibu Prince Hotels Worldwide Inc, Japan’s largest hotel chain, is on a mission to bring “omotenashi” – Japanese service from the heart – to the rest of the world under a new global identity.
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Europe’s Hotel Construction Boom Raises Risk of Supply Imbalances in Key Cities
Rising hotel development across Europe is creating uneven supply risks, with a concentration of new openings in key cities increasing the likelihood of localized performance pressure in the coming cycle…
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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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Italian Hospitality Between Olympic Legacy and Hybrid Models
Italian hospitality in 2025 saw the consolidation of the luxury segment, with stronger operational performance compared to other segments and international demand capable of sustaining high rates and premium positioning both in major cities and…
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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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The recent Europe Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE) details that, at the end of Q4 2025, the region's total pipeline stands at 1,717 projects/252,600 rooms.
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Vietnam’s Phu Quoc launches $2.6B mega hotel projects for APEC 2027
Phu Quoc has launched two massive urban developments worth a combined VND69.55 trillion (US$2.6 billion) as the island accelerates preparations for APEC 2027, reshaping its skyline to host world leaders and top officials…
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Private equity circles resilient extended stay and hybrid sector
Private equity’s next big bet in hospitality real estate looks increasingly to be taking shape around extended stay, co-living, and hybrid lodging, a set of subsectors that until recently were peripheral to the core hotel and hospitality business…
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IHG's India hotel portfolio set to triple in 5 years: CEO Elie Maalouf
British hospitality giant IHG Hotels & Resorts is set to more than triple its open and in pipeline hotel portfolio in India to 400 over the next five years, according to the company’s top executive.
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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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GMH acquires London-based Signature Hotels
Hotel management company Grand Metropolitan Hotels (GMH) has acquired London-based Signature Hotels for an undisclosed sum.
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Who will take on Trump branded residences in India?
Trump Residences Gurgaon, launched in May, sold out all 298 units in five hours, developer Tribeca trumpeted on its website. Featuring two 51-story towers, it is the Trump Organization’s fifth branded residences project in India, a market it entered…
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Latin American construction pipeline surging
Latin America’s hospitality sector is experiencing solid construction activity that reflects growing confidence in the region’s tourism and business travel prospects, according to the latest data from Lodging Econometrics…
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M&A trends show path to growth for investors and brands
Hospitality brands are leading the pack in merger and acquisition (M&A) deals this year, but an improving macroeconomic climate could see more real estate investors pile in, according to experts in the sector…
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IHG appoints MD of world’s tallest hotel in Dubai
IHG Hotels & Resorts has appointed experienced hotelier Heinrich Morio as Managing Director of Ciel Dubai Marina, Vignette Collection, ahead of its opening on 15 November 2025.
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Philippines hospitality major to build largest hotel in Cambodia
Serving a shot in the arm to the Kingdom’s tourism sector, a hospitality major in the Philippines is all set to construct the largest hotel in Cambodia.
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