Sotheby's International Realty Expands into Vietnam
Sotheby's International Realty opens its 18th Asia office in Ho Chi Minh City, targeting Vietnam's growing luxury residential market amid rising domestic wealth and international investor interest.
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Hilton Continues Rapid Lifestyle Growth in South East Asia with Trio of Signings in Thailand and the Maldives
Hilton signed three lifestyle properties in Phuket, Chiang Mai, and the Maldives, advancing its goal of surpassing 250 luxury and lifestyle properties across Asia Pacific.
You Think the Management Contract Is About the Fee. It's About 133 Provisions, and the Fee Isn't the One That Hurts You
A 50-year hotel consultant breaks down the 133 provisions owners should negotiate in a management contract, arguing the base fee is the least impactful term while buyout rights, revenue definitions, and vendor rebates cause far greater financial damage.
By Stephen Rushmore, Hotel Valuation Expert and Founder of HVS, Hotel Valuation Software
TravelAI acquires the iconic travel brand, Sonder, and relaunches Sonder.com
TravelAI acquired Sonder's brand and trademarks from Canadian bankruptcy estates for a court-approved price, relaunching Sonder.com as an AI-powered curated guide to urban stays.
Valor Hospitality enters the Mississippi market with strategic partnership
Valor Hospitality takes over management of 8 Mississippi hotels (685 rooms) for Bellamare Development, becoming the preferred operating partner for Bellamare's full-service hospitality projects across the Americas.
In Canada, Lodging Econometrics Reports Record-High Total Construction Pipeline Projects, at Q2 2026, and Announces New Hotel Openings for 2028 Forecast
Canada's hotel construction pipeline hit a record 345 projects and 47,874 rooms in Q2 2026, up 4% YOY, with LE forecasting 46 new hotels and 5,281 rooms to open in 2028.
Marriott International Announces Landmark Agreement with Misr Italia Properties and People & Places for over 1,500 keys across Egypt
Marriott and Misr Italia Properties signed a deal for nine properties totaling 1,500+ keys across Egypt, spanning Ritz-Carlton, Luxury Collection, and Autograph Collection brands.
Rebel Hotel Company Expands National Portfolio with Management Acquisitions of Three Distinctive Lifestyle Hotels
Rebel Hotel Company adds three lifestyle properties to its management portfolio: Circa 39 Miami Beach, Hotel La Jolla, and Coachman Lake Tahoe, with a repositioning for Circa 39 planned for Q3 2026.
Certainty Sells: Positioning Your Hotel for Maximum Buyer Activity
HVS brokers outline how hotel sellers can attract more buyers and close deals by organizing financials early, pricing realistically, and communicating transparently about known risks.
By James Rebullida, Vice President, Brokerage & Advisory, Houston, HVS
HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin - Week Ending 24 July 2026
Three European hotel deals covered: Praemia REIM acquires Holiday Inn Genoa City, Atalante and Catinvest buy Hotel Le Pic Blanc in France, and Meridia Capital sells a B&B Hotel in Madrid.
HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 24 July 2026
Five Asia Pacific transactions this week include a USD500M Shinsegae-OKO joint venture for Aman and Janu development, two JHR asset swaps in Japan, and hotel sales in Okinawa and Auckland.
The Lancaster Landmark Hotel Company Rebrands as 'The Landmark Collection'
The Lancaster Landmark Hotel Company unifies six properties in London and Bangkok under a new brand, with plans to acquire more hotels, launch a collective loyalty programme, and expand its management platform globally.
Investing in a comeback hotel
Harpreet Singh shares lessons from one year of turning around Kings Court Hotel in Alcester, prioritizing infrastructure, culture, and long-term vision over cosmetic upgrades.
By Ryan Haynes, Director/Lead Consultant, Hoteliers' Voice Podcast/ Haynes MarComs Ltd
Key money in Hotel Management Agreements: market practice, legal aspects and accounting issues
A legal and financial breakdown of key money in hotel management agreements, covering market practice, repayment terms, guarantees, and accounting treatment for both owners and operators in France.
By Christopher Boinet and Anne Epinat
HVS Anarock Insights - The Rise of Faith-led Hospitality in India
India's religious destinations hold only 6% of branded hotel keys today, but account for 14% of the development pipeline, signaling a major shift toward organized hospitality in pilgrimage markets.
By Akash Datta and Dipti Mohan
Better Decisions, Better Developments: How Feasibility and Design Protect Capital and Improve Project Outcomes
A strategic case for integrating feasibility analysis and design early in hospitality development, showing how aligned decisions reduce execution risk, improve returns, and prevent costly post-opening repositioning.
By Adam Zarczynski and Jason Sorci
Accor signs a definitive binding agreement on the sale of its stake in Essendi
Accor sells its ~30.7% stake in Essendi to a Blackstone and Colony IM consortium for up to €975M, with hotels converting to 20-year franchise contracts and €500M returned to shareholders via buyback.
Marriott International Signs Dual Agreement with Catalonia Hotels & Resorts to Bring All-Inclusive Properties to Jamaica and Tanzania
Marriott signed deals with Catalonia Hotels & Resorts for a 522-room property in Montego Bay opening 2028 and a 271-room Autograph Collection resort in Zanzibar opening 2027.
WorldHotels™ Advances Global Portfolio with New Luxury Hotels and Strategic Expansion WorldHotels™
WorldHotels reports 40+ hotels in development across Vietnam, South Korea, Portugal, India, Costa Rica and Europe, building on roughly 100 hotel additions in 2025.
Crescent Hotels & Resorts Welcomes Hilton Short Hills to its Portfolio
Crescent Hotels & Resorts adds the 314-room Hilton Short Hills in New Jersey, expanding its footprint in the Greater New York market near Newark Liberty Airport and major corporate corridors.