Valor Hospitality signs two South African properties: a 102-room Tapestry Collection by Hilton in KwaZulu-Natal (2028) and a lifestyle aparthotel in Cape Town (2027), expanding its 100+ hotel African portfolio.
FHS Saudi Arabia (22-24 June, Riyadh) previews the Kingdom's 358,000-room pipeline and investment outlook, featuring perspectives from Wyndham, The First Group, Amsa, and Ewaa Hotel Group.
Wyndham's 100-hotel Super 8 signing in Saudi Arabia exemplifies how mid-market and lifestyle brands are filling a supply gap as UAE and Saudi Tourism 2030 strategies shift from luxury-led to balanced growth.
Vertiq Hospitality Partners will manage the 309-room Hyde & Seek hotel in London, opening this Autumn under Marriott's Tribute Portfolio after a £42m renovation by owner MUI Group.
HVS weekly bulletin covering six European hotel transactions including acquisitions in Spain, UK, France, and Italy, with deal values ranging from €8M to €42M.
Axel Hotels grew from €2.4M to €46M revenue across 13 properties by targeting LGBTQ+ travelers through franchising, with partners seeing 40% revenue uplifts.
Minor Hotels is rebranding Anantara Vacation Club to Minor Vacation Club to reflect expanded access across its full portfolio, with two new Club Resorts launching in Japan later this year.
The Middle East hotel construction pipeline hit a record 717 projects and 177,110 rooms in Q1 2026, up 13% YOY, with Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and UAE leading by project count.
HVS Asia Pacific's weekly roundup covers four transactions: Pro-invest acquires Sydney's Coogee Sands for AUD100M, Shama Hollywood Hong Kong sells for HKD203.8M, Cairns Harbourside Hotel sold for AUD30M, and Shun Ho Property executes a HKD48.1M share buy-back.
The portfolio spans 1,500 keys across Jaipur, Navi Mumbai, Mangaluru, and Thiruvananthapuram, marking Kimpton's India debut.
Gravity Haus acquired management agreements for three former LOGE properties in Washington and Montana, expanding to 13 total locations.
The nine-room property, opening in 2026, marks SLH's first Rwanda location with rates starting at $3,090 per night.
Hunter Advisors CEO discusses why current 20% hotel value decline since 2022 creates prime buying opportunities amid debt maturity pressures.
The author argues that owners focus too much on brand selection while overlooking franchise agreement economics that determine profitability over 10-20 years.
The 254-unit Nexo Residences will open in Q3 2026 featuring integrated coworking spaces and resort-style amenities designed for hybrid professionals.
Europe's hotel pipeline reached 1,731 projects with early planning stage hitting record highs, led by the UK with 268 projects.
The third-generation room, built by Genberg Underwater Hotels, channels all proceeds to coral reef restoration and community programs in Tanzania's marine conservation area.
Choice unveiled AI-driven technology solutions at its 70th convention while celebrating franchise owners across 26+ hotel brands.
The Greek hospitality group adds Casa Collective acquisition, 4 new properties across Portugal and Spain, plus portfolio-wide F&B enhancements.
The pet-friendly inn near Foxwoods closed during COVID and reopened with renovated rooms, new management by Waterford Hotel Group, and enhanced amenities.