Management

From Marriott to Hilton and MGM Resorts, we present the most profitable hospitality brands in the world in 2024
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Recently, a revenue manager reacted to my LinkedIn post about independent hoteliers’ overdependence on the OTAs by stating Even with the best intentions, money and talent, there's no way independents can beat the big OTA's in search and make money…
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At Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor, sunburnt guests in Michigan and Ohio State gear — the unofficial uniforms of Southwest Florida tourism — wait at the poolside for long-delayed fruity cocktails. The scene captures the essence of a property that…
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LVMH has acquired a stake in the small hotel brand Fontenille Collection. Over coffee at the Ned in New York, co-founder Frédéric Biousse shares the story behind the deal every indie hotelier wants.
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Squatters have taken over another hotel in Spain, after last month it was reported that squatters had taken apartments at a popular resort in Majorca — and locals are becoming increasingly concerned
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Entrepreneur and reality TV star Lisa Vanderpump is getting into the Las Vegas hotel business…
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Hotel owners and investors who focus solely on top-line metrics like RevPAR are overlooking the hidden driver of profitability: a data-powered, performance-driven culture where employees are empowered with real-time insights that boost their…
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The prospect of interest rate cuts around the globe has cheered real estate and bond investors in equal measure. While hospitality investors see lower capital costs supporting further investment activity and asset values, for bond backers, fixed…
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Singapore’s Hotel Properties Ltd has acquired the InterContinental Auckland Hotel from Precinct Properties for what is believed to be the largest ever hotel sale in New Zealand, of $180 million.
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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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Dalata Hotel Group PLC (LSE:DAL), parent to the Clayton and Maldron brands, has begun a strategic review to explore capital opportunities and enhance shareholder value…
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The global hospitality sector has enjoyed huge benefits from international travel, economic interconnections, and cross-border investments, all of which have been significantly shaped by the rise of globalisation. That ease of movement for tourists…
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Regional performance varied widely, with Los Angeles experiencing significant growth, while Las Vegas faced sharp declines.
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PAI Partners agreed to buy a majority stake in Motel One, gaining control of a chain with hotels across Europe and the US.
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Based on their six-year growth rates, Hilton Honors is expected to surpass Marriott Bonvoy's membership count in mid-to-late 2026. Other loyalty programs with standout growth rates include Hyatt and IHG…
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Hyatt has today announced details of its newest hotel brand. Keep in mind that now more than ever, hotel brands are being created for prospective hotel owners, rather than for hotel guests, as these all kind of run together, if you ask me…
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A Manhattan hotel-turned-shelter is set to close after becoming an emblem of New York City's fraught effort to manage an influx of international migrants.
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Fast-growing Trilogy Hotels is capitalizing on untapped demand for third-party management in Australia and has ambitions for international growth.
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Rethinking pools, repurposing salons, and reconceiving adults-only concepts are part of accor’s wellness design strategy set to “make waves” in the global hospitality industry
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One can never map out an interview too hard for a sit-down with Marriott International CEO Anthony Capuano, as you inevitably have to chuck a few questions out and come up with something on the fly. After all, the hotel company he helms — the…
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Some establishments are easier targets than others
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The asset-light model is all about the give and get. Major hotel brands give owner-investors the power to fly their flag, while collecting a fee. These owner-investors, in turn, give their time, energy and money to support the asset’s day-to-day…
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Hyatt Hotels will buy Playa Hotels & Resorts for about $2.6 billion including debt, the company said on Monday, seeking to boost its presence in Mexico and the Caribbean.
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As the president and CEO of IHG Hotels & Resorts, Elie Maalouf has his hands on the levers of an industry being reshaped by technology, loyalty economics, and the gravitational pull of big brands.
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