Cycas to rebrand as Vertiq
The merger combines Vertiq Capital's investment expertise with Cycas's operations to manage 35+ hotels across eight European countries.
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Alila Kothaifaru Maldives Reimagines Group Getaways with New Multi-Bedroom Villas Designed Around Shared Experiences
The resort debuts Two-Bedroom Beach Pool Villas and Boduge Residence with dedicated hosts, outdoor dining, and flexible layouts targeting family and group travelers.
What Makes a Hotel Feasibility Study Truly Reliable?
The author argues that reliable hotel feasibility studies must prioritize surviving downturns over proving upside, requiring independent analysis and comprehensive stress testing.
By Bob Rauch, President of RAR Hospitality, R.A. Rauch & Associates, Inc.
Marriott International and Lefay Announce Milestone Deal to Grow Luxury Wellness Offerings Globally
The deal adds Lefay's five existing and pipeline luxury wellness resorts to Marriott's portfolio, marking the company's first wellness-exclusive brand.
Not Done Weekly - The Alternative Accommodations Issue!
Industry newsletter examines major hotel brands' outdoor hospitality plays and independent operators driving the landscape hotel category forward.
By Sloan Dean, CEO Emeritus, Not Done with Sloan Dean
Swiss-Belhotel International Accelerates Indonesia Expansion
Swiss-Belhotel signed multiple management contracts across 8 Indonesian cities in Q1 2026, targeting 530 operating properties globally by 2033.
Atwell Advances Its Footprint in Greater China with “New Territorial Home”, Deepening Its Lifestyle Positioning
IHG's lifestyle brand opens its second Greater China property in Hefei, with plans to expand into Suzhou, Nanjing and Guangzhou.
IHG Hotels & Resorts to bring luxury hospitality to the heart of Delhi with signing of InterContinental Eros New Delhi Nehru Place
The 216-room property will reopen in 2029 after renovation, marking IHG's continued luxury expansion in India with 89 hotels in development.
L Catterton Real Estate and Cedar Capital Partners Launch Strategic Luxury Hospitality Platform with Two Iconic Luxury Hotel Acquisitions in France and Portugal
The joint venture targets 10-15 landmark properties, starting with Garden Beach Hotel in Juan-les-Pins and Penha Longa Resort near Lisbon.
HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 27 March 2026
Regal Oriental Hotel sold at 7.8% discount to valuation for conversion to student housing, while Southside by Ovolo fetched HKD500 million.
Amora Hotels and Resorts commence $73million transformation of Adelaide landmark
Amora Hotels will take over and transform the Adelaide city center property with a $73 million renovation completing in mid-2027.
A.S Hotels Signs Wyndham Garden Khajuraho Airport Road in Partnership with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
The 92-key property will be strategically positioned near UNESCO World Heritage monuments and is scheduled to open in Q3 2027.
IHIF EMEA 2026 - Leisure leads as hospitality shifts toward scale and scarcity
Analysis from IHIF EMEA reveals leisure properties driving investment while urban markets face uncertainty, with Southern Europe emerging as the core geographic focus.
Bay Gardens Resorts Donates US$5,000 to CHTA's "One Caribbean" Hurricane Melissa Relief Effort
The Saint Lucian hotel group joins CHTA's regional fundraising effort to help Jamaica's small tourism businesses recover from Hurricane Melissa damage.
Patel Family Office and AHQ launch $1bn ‘AYARA’ Hospitality Platform to develop 50 hotels in Saudi Arabia
The $1 billion deal will create 5,000-7,000 rooms by 2029, targeting Saudi Arabia's underserved mid-market business travel segment through a vertically integrated platform.
Meliá Hotels International makes strategic debut in Tunisia with 3,000-room development plan
Spanish hotel giant will operate five properties through partnership with MHG, starting with 307-room Mahdia resort opening this year.
Hyatt Advances Growth Strategy in EAME with Hyatt Select Debut
Hyatt's first European Hyatt Select will open in Berlin in 2028, part of a strategy to double Essentials portfolio rooms in EAME by 2030.
Tengile MalaMala Collection Launches in South Africa’s Sabi Sand and Malamala Game Reserve
The community-partnered collection unites six lodges along 20 kilometers of Sand River, with new flagship Khensani River Lodge opening December 2026.
Whitbread Grows in Limerick
The 156-room hotel will anchor Opera Square's urban regeneration project and help Whitbread reach its goal of 5,000 Premier Inn rooms across Ireland.
Blue Flag Capital Expands National Footprint with Four New Design-Forward Hotels Debuting Summer 2026
Blue Flag Capital will double its portfolio with four design-focused properties opening summer 2026 across Jackson Hole, Sag Harbor, Montauk, and Greenport.
Blue Flag Capital and CMH