Today's luxury guest doesn't want to be served – they want to be part of it, and that single shift is rewriting the rules of the market.
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PRISM adds 38 U.S. Studio 6 hotels
PRISM opened 38 extended-stay hotels across the U.S. under G6 Hospitality’s Studio 6 brand. The expansion expands its presence in business and leisure markets and supports plans to scale hospitality operations globally…
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Celebrity Sighting: Why hotel giants are using name recognition to woo guests
When Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group announced that Simone Biles, the American gymnast and holder of 11 Olympic medals, would become its first-ever global wellness ambassador in February 2026, the announcement was carefully worded. This was not, the…
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China’s Hotel Market Is No Longer Global - It’s Platform-Controlled
China’s hotel market is increasingly shaped by domestic digital platforms, with companies controlling distribution, pricing visibility, and customer access in ways that differ significantly from those in Western markets…
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Kempinski Group Acquires Augustine Hotel Prague, Signaling the Storied Brand’s Ultra-Luxe Future
Don’t knock the classics, especially when it comes to hotel brands…
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World’s priciest hotels charge record prices in defiance of luxury slowdown
The world’s most expensive hotels charged record prices last year as wealthy travellers splashed out for access to amenities such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy and sound baths, defying a slowdown in the broader luxury sector…
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Hyatt names Jason Ballard global brand leader for Essentials portfolio
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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How to claim the crown at the branded resi ball
From a lesser-known and even lesser-discussed product a few years ago to the belle of the ball, the branded residences segment continues to thrive as developers, investors and operators clamour to get an invite to the party…
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Following Marriott integration, citizenM owners change name
The newly named Another Star also announced a $685 million hotel portfolio refinance with J.P. Morgan and KSL Capital Partners.
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A modest rebranding sees Swire Hotels launch Upper House, as it plans much greater international growth
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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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Chinese hotel investment stabilises amid signs of upturn
With US President Donald Trump signalling that he has inked a new trade deal with China, and will soon visit the country with a delegation of business leaders, Chinese leader Xi Jinping may hope the news represents another strategic milestone…
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Racing into hospitality: Aston Martin’s next move
Aston Martin hotels could be a natural successor to the luxury car-maker’s branded residences…
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The big chains are dominating Asia’s hotel pipeline
Travellers across Asia Pacific will soon find even more familiar hotel brands and loyalty perks, thanks to a dramatic rise in brand expansion by global operators.
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Hotel CEOs on the ‘human need’ for travel in the face of uncertainty
CEOs of Wyndham, Accor, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG and Marriott shared hospitality’s top growth opportunities at the NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum.
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Asian Hotel Brands Are Transforming Luxury Hospitality
A host of Asian hotel brands are raising the bar when it comes to British and Irish luxury hospitality, says Gillian Rhys.
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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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Biophilia beyond the buzzword – OCCA on the subtle art of sensory design
Rounding out March 2025’s editorial focus on ‘nature in design‘, Hotel Designs caught up with OCCA Founder and Principal Kate Mooney to discuss the contemporary nature of biophilic design…
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