Sandpiper Hospitality Accelerates Growth Across the Country
Sandpiper Hospitality will add 12+ properties across the US within 90 days, adding four new brands including Homewood Suites and Hampton Inn to its extended-stay-focused portfolio.
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Fivelements unveils its next chapter as a global integrative wellbeing brand
GOCO Hospitality is expanding its newly acquired Fivelements brand globally, with properties planned in Koh Samui (2027), Bali (2028), Switzerland (2029), and Montenegro (2030).
OTH Hotels Resorts Expands Southern U.S. Portfolio with Two Hotels in Kentucky and North Carolina
OTH Hotels Resorts adds 275 guestrooms via Capital Plaza Hotel in Frankfort, KY (set for a 2027 rebrand as The Franklin Hotel) and Four Points by Sheraton Greensboro Airport in NC.
EOS Hospitality Assumes Management of Graduate by Hilton Storrs in Connecticut
EOS Hospitality takes over management of the 100-room Graduate by Hilton Storrs, its 10th property addition in 2026, bringing its total portfolio to 65 hotels nationwide.
The Fine Print in Every Hotel Management Contract
A hotel asset manager breaks down HMA negotiation tactics, highlighting fee structures, performance tests, termination rights, and technology clauses that protect owner leverage.
By Bob Rauch, President of RAR Hospitality, R.A. Rauch & Associates, Inc.
PM Hotel Group Expands Portland, Oregon Portfolio with Three New Hotels
PM Hotel Group adds two Hampton Inns and a new-build Caption by Hyatt to its Portland metro portfolio, growing from four to seven hotels in the region.
Vignette Collection Expands Across Greater China with More One-of-a-Kind Luxury Stays
IHG's Vignette Collection adds seven properties across Greater China in 2025, spanning Chengdu, Chongqing, Shanghai, Beidaihe, Qiandao Lake, Sanya, and Hong Kong.
Hotel Development: What hands-on hospitality experience brings to investment decisions
An experienced hospitality professional argues that operational expertise must be embedded in hotel development decisions from the outset, not consulted after design, budget, and strategy are already set.
Wyndham’s Ramada Encore Surpasses 1,000 Operational Keys in India with Three New Hotel Openings
Wyndham's Ramada Encore brand crosses 1,000 operational keys in India with three new hotels in Ayodhya, Vrindavan, and Kochi, targeting pilgrimage and regional business travel demand.
Access Point Financial Releases State of the Hotel Construction Loan Report
APF's five-page report covers hotel construction loan trends, highlighting rising costs, CMBS maturities, supply constraints, and a shift toward renovations and acquisitions over new builds.
Highline Hospitality Partners Acquires Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh North/Cranberry Woods
Highline Hospitality Partners acquires its 23rd hotel, a 125-room Courtyard by Marriott in Cranberry Township, PA, bringing it under common ownership with the adjacent Pittsburgh Marriott North.
WTTC Members Announce $2BN Investment Commitment in Malta, Reflecting Strong Confidence in the Government’s Tourism Vision
WTTC members pledged $2BN in new investment in Malta at the 26th Global Summit in Valletta, as the country posted the highest tourism GDP growth in Europe at 16.8% in 2025.
HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 9 October 2026
HVS weekly digest covers four Asia Pacific deals: IOI's SGD593M Singapore acquisition for a luxury hotel-office tower, CR Longdation's HKD440M Hong Kong hotel-to-student-housing conversions, a Coliwoo asset sale-leaseback, and AB Capital's 16th Japan hotel buy.
Concord Hospitality Expands North Carolina Footprint with Management of Poteat Hotels Portfolio
Concord Hospitality assumes management of Poteat Hotels' seven-property, 711-room portfolio across five North Carolina cities, deepening its presence in its home state.
HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin - Week Ending 09 October 2026
Five European hotel transactions covered: Generator buys Novotel London Greenwich, LRO acquires Courtyard Edinburgh, CapMan/AP Pension buy Scandic Webers Copenhagen, Extendam sells Ibis Styles Paris, and Yurbban acquires Allegro Barcelona.
The Caribbean’s Lodging Boom: A Summary of the Development Pipeline
Over 200 hotel and resort projects are in the Caribbean pipeline, led by the Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, and Barbados, with luxury brands and branded residences dominating new supply.
By Shannon Sampson, Senior Vice President and Director of South Texas, HVS
Inside New York City's Most Iconic Hotel, The Waldorf Astoria
The Waldorf Astoria New York reopens after a full renovation, raising the question of whether the 1931 landmark retains its legendary status.
By Ryan Walker, CEO, investor, educator, and luxury hotel reviewer, TSMA Consulting, Inc.
Pavilion Launches as the First Founder-Owned National Vacation Rental Company
Pavilion launches with 20 local vacation rental companies, 5,000+ homes, and a founder-ownership model backed by TZP Group, HPS/BlackRock, Capital Dynamics, and PGIM as primary lender.
Mandarin Oriental Exceptional Homes Continues Global Expansion into New Destinations
Mandarin Oriental Exceptional Homes grows to 43 properties across 18 destinations, adding 12 new homes in Croatia, Greece, Italy, Spain, and Thailand.
DiamondRock Hospitality Company Acquires The Bellmoor Inn & Spa
DiamondRock acquires The Bellmoor Inn & Spa in Rehoboth Beach, DE for $31M ($392K per key), targeting a stabilized NOI yield of ~9.5% after capital improvements.