Development

The European serviced apartment sector recorded a solid performance in 2024, supported by robust leisure demand and a recovering corporate segment. In spite of above-average increases in supply in this asset class, the occupancy levels observed…
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Nordic-focused private equity investor Slättö recently announced plans to expand its hospitality portfolio by acquiring a run down, 1960s office building. The property purchased, a sombre concrete and green glass monolith, was occupied by the…
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The prolific, big box project developer recognizes the need to acquire assets where their ability to execute complex renovations can drive better returns.
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The extended-stay hotel segment is still having its moment. In fact, its shine may have never been brighter. The asset class, characterized by long stays, from several days, to weeks, to months, and design elements, such as in-room kitchens and…
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After registering record hotel transaction volumes in 2024, Japan’s hospitality market is on track for another stellar year. Last year saw deals reach US$2.9 billion in the first half of 2024, climbing to around US$7.7 billion by year end – 20…
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High-net-worth individuals and corporate investors accounted for 88 per cent of all property deals in Shanghai last quarter, according to JLL
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Patrick Saada highlights boutique hotels as the future of hospitality.
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The flow of Asian capital into European hotel and living real estate is expected to increase over the coming years, according to industry experts.
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It might be a stretch to say that Rome has fallen out of fashion this year, but negative publicity around overcrowding – with millions of pilgrims expected in the Vatican’s Jubilee year – has definitely made some tourists hit pause on the Italian…
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As the first Filipino-owned company to list on the world’s second-largest stock exchange Nasdaq, Hotel101 Global may have bumped the Philippines – long lagging regional peers in capital markets activity – up the radar of foreign investors…
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Las Vegas Sands is doubling down on its bet in Singapore with an $8 billion investment to expand its footprint in one of Asia biggest financial centers to tap into travel boom.
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The evolution of leisure real estate is well underway, driven by shifts in consumer demand and an increasing desire for flexible spaces that combine multiple asset classes. As the middle class expands globally and remote working culture becomes…
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Rising leisure tourism, favorable exchange rates, and opportunities for conversions and franchise partnerships are fueling international investor interest in the German market, led by upscale and luxury investments in primary markets such as Berlin…
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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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Brands like Marriott and Hilton are expanding big-time into Africa, even into safari destinations. Will it be at the expense of locally owned lodging businesses?
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With streamlined operations and high GOP conversion rates, serviced apartments can be an attractive asset class for institutional and individual investors alike.
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The Trump Organization’s preliminary talks this spring about affixing its brand to a tower near a recent missile strike highlight the complexities of its international deal-making.
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A property developer who sunk £3.2 million into the doomed renovation of a historic Grade II-listed hotel is now selling it - for just a POUND.
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Aston Martin hotels could be a natural successor to the luxury car-maker’s branded residences…
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Africa’s hospitality sector is booming — but is development keeping up with demand? That was the key question tackled by a panel of industry leaders at the Future Hospitality Summit Africa 2025, held from 17 to 19 June at The Westin Cape Town…
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The evolution of leisure real estate is well underway, driven by shifts in consumer demand and an increasing desire for flexible spaces that combine multiple asset classes. As the middle class expands globally and remote working culture becomes…
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Converting different asset classes into hotels continues to prove attractive to the hospitality market, for example in destinations where new construction is limited.
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As we enter the second half of the year, it seems 2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal one for both developers and investors across the EMEA region as interest surges in midscale and upper-midscale markets, Southern Europe continues to enjoy increased…
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The hotel industry in the Middle East shows no signs of slowing down. As travel patterns shift and guest expectations evolve, new properties are opening their doors, familiar names are expanding into new markets, and developers are rethinking what a…
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