In the domestic high-end hotel owner circle, it seems that there has not been a deal rumor that stirs the nerves of the whole industry for a long time except for those related to R&F Properties.
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Interview with Laurent Vernhes, Co-Founder of Tablet Hotels
I recently went one-on-one with Laurent Vernhes, co-founder of Tablet Hotels and founder of mva.wine
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Hotel regulation in Paris, Berlin, London, New York and Barcelona
The rules governing hotel development and operation vary sharply across the five major cities. For investors, those differences can change a project’s cost, timing and commercial prospects.
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South African tycoon Neil Markovitz sells control of his 26-property hotel group
Banyan Group has acquired a majority stake in Newmark Hotels & Reserves, adding 26 properties across seven African countries to its portfolio.
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Developers look toward hotels for adaptive reuse
A Toronto skyscraper that was once the tallest building in the British Empire is set to take on a new life, transforming from downtown offices into a new luxury hotel.
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Has personalisation become an overused buzzword in hospitality?
Boutique Hotel News held its latest Feed Your Mind hotelier thought leadership event in partnership with Agilysys, hosted at Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge.
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Inside The Nuclear Bunker Becoming Canada’s Strangest Luxury Hotel
An underground Cold War shelter in Nova Scotia is being converted into 50 private suites, with plans for a spa, gourmet dining and enough food, water and power to operate for months behind sealed blast doors…
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The global hotel construction pipeline reaches a record high project count
The Q2 2026 Global Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE) reveals that the global hotel construction pipeline reaches a new all-time high project count with 15,976 projects/2,433,948 rooms…
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Hong Kong hotel sector recovery elusive for unprepared investors
An uneven rebound is favouring established operators as tight supply constraints raise the barriers to entry
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Hotel investment in Spain hits €2.46bn by June, up 26.5%
Investment in Spain's hotel sector continues to accelerate. During the first six months of 2026, 88 hotel assets and more than 12,000 rooms changed hands, pushing total investment to €2.46 billion, according to Colliers…
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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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Unique Bike-Friendly Hotel Network Debuts on Lake Balaton
Cycling tourism around Lake Balaton is moving into a new phase…
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Patriarchate approves turning historic Buyukada Greek orphanage into hotel
The Fener Greek Orthodox Patriarchate has decided to turn the historic Buyukada Greek Orthodox Orphanage into a hotel, saying the severely damaged wooden landmark can no longer be kept up without a sustainable income model…
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The mysterious Greek island with no tourists, no hotels and a €247,000 price tag
Greece has always been a hotspot for travellers from across the globe. But in recent years, some of its most beautiful islands have become victims of their own success…
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Starwood faces default on $265M hotel portfolio loan
Barry Sternlicht’s Starwood Capital Group is staring down the barrel of another major commercial real estate default.
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Luxury Hotel Rate Inflation: What Is Driving This Frustrating Trend?
Across the board, we’ve seen a lot of inflation in recent years, particularly since the start of the pandemic. Admittedly inflation hasn’t impacted all parts of the economy equally.
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Centara Hotels & Resorts and OR partner to Launch New Budget Hotel Brand
Centara and OR will invest THB 700 million to develop six budget hotels adjacent to PTT stations, with 69-120 rooms priced from THB 800-1,300 per night.
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Thai Hospitality Giants Bet on 2026 Expansion Despite Middle East Volatility
Major hotel operators AWC, Centara, Erawan, and SHR pivot to luxury and lifestyle segments as geopolitical tensions threaten long-haul travel recovery.
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