Category: Finance and Development

November 21, 2023

According to the Q3 2023 Middle East Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), at the end of the third quarter, the hotel construction pipeline in the region stands at 585 projects/139,582 rooms. Project counts in the region are […]

November 20, 2023

STR and Tourism Economics lifted year-over-year growth projections for average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) in the final U.S. hotel forecast revision of 2023. For 2023, growth in RevPAR was raised by 0.3 percentage points, due […]

November 17, 2023

Travelers never stand still for long. This is an industry of dynamic change, one always evolving and adapting to the latest innovation, fashion, or cultural shift. While it is impossible to know exactly what tomorrow will bring, Amadeus’ position at […]

November 16, 2023

Hospitality venues are more than just background scenery Imagine a world where the elegance of Spanish TV series “Grand Hotel” converges with the gritty allure of “Sweetbitter.” Just as “Grand Hotel” provides a peek into the concealed intricacies of a […]

November 15, 2023

American Express Travel released its annual Trending Destinations list for 2024 today, featuring the 10 must-visit vacation spots based on global American Express Card Member travel bookings and recommendations from Amex Travel’s team of 6,000 expert Travel Consultants. This year’s […]

November 14, 2023

Madrid’s hotel average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) reached the highest monthly levels on record, according to October 2023 preliminary data from CoStar. October 2023 (year-over-year % change): Occupancy: 81.9% (+2.0%) Average daily rate (ADR): EUR204.35 […]

November 13, 2023

Irongate and Hilton announced plans for a transformation of one of Hawaii’s most revered properties. The Trump International Hotel, Waikiki, will be reborn as Wākea Waikiki Beach under the management of LXR Hotels & Resorts officially taking place February 2024. […]

November 10, 2023

he Baird/STR Hotel Stock Index decreased 2.4% in October to a level of 5,600. “Hotel stocks fell for the third consecutive month in October, and performance directionally tracked the broader indices,” said Michael Bellisario, senior hotel research analyst and director […]

November 10, 2023

A total of 621 deals* were announced in the travel and tourism sector globally during January-October 2023, which was a decline of 31.8% compared to the announcement of 911 deals during the same period in the previous year, finds GlobalData. […]

November 9, 2023

The Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort & Spa opened its doors last month on the West Bay Beach of Roatán island. The Caribbean resort houses 119 guestrooms, suites, and condos, four restaurants and bars, a spa, and nearly 6,000 square feet […]

November 8, 2023

In our previous article, we shared insights and advice from global hospitality experts on how to make the 2024 hotel budget process as smooth and painless as possible. Here, we share five ways to improve budget accuracy and performance in […]

November 7, 2023

Consumers around the world are “prioritising” leisure travel for their discretionary spend, leading to a positive post-pandemic outlook for the global tourism industry, reveals new research. The WTM Global Travel Report, in association with Oxford Economics, is launched today at […]

November 7, 2023

Accor takes another step towards franchise expansion and signs a contract for a new venture in Sorriso, Mato Grosso, Brazil. This will be the ibis Styles brand’s first hotel in the city, scheduled to open in 2027, with an architectural […]

November 6, 2023

This October, Tru by Hilton, Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) midscale brand, welcomed new hotels in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia. Together, the five new Tru by Hilton locations in the U.S. have pushed the seven-years-young brand past a milestone […]

November 1, 2023

Saudi Arabia Sovereign Wealth Fund PIF to acquire 49% stake in Rocco Forte Hotels Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is close to acquiring a 49% stake in Rocco Forte Hotels, valuing the stake at approximately €1.5 billion. Sir Rocco […]

October 31, 2023

As the leading provider of comprehensive global air travel intelligence, ForwardKeys is delighted to release the 2023 Global Travel Trends Report. The report examines the emerging patterns of global tourism and evolving traveller behaviour that have shaped the industry through […]

October 30, 2023

The 2020 COVID-influenced lodging industry recession resulted in some noticeable changes to the way hotels provide food and beverage (F&B) service. Social distancing regulations forced operators to be creative in the way they served food and beverages to guests. Rising […]

October 26, 2023

Guest experience has been a focal point over the past few years due to changing traveler expectations as a result of the pandemic. Cloudbeds’ 2023 State of Independent Lodging Report found that today’s traveler is less interested in traditional accommodations, […]

October 25, 2023

HVS Brokerage & Advisory, as the sole and exclusive advisory firm to ownership, presents the opportunity to acquire the 82-key Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Houston North IAH Airport. This offering presents an excellent opportunity for an investor to […]

October 24, 2023

Gruppo Statuto acquires Six Senses Rome from Orion Capital Italian investor Gruppo Statuto has acquired the ultra-luxury, 96-room Six Senses Rome for a reported €245 million (€2.6 million per room), from London-based real estate investment manager Orion Capital. The trophy […]