Accor and Yavu Collective Sign Landmark Multi-Hotel Deal in Fiji
Accor and Fijian-owned Yavu Collective signed a deal to open three hotels under Sofitel, The Sebel, and TRIBE brands by 2027, adding over 370 keys to Denarau Island and Nadi.
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Dubai-based In2 Consulting Acquires 50 Percent Stake in Hospitality Net, the Largest B2B Media Platform for the Global Hospitality Industry
Dubai-based In2 Consulting acquires a 50% stake in Hospitality Net, with plans to expand the platform's AI capabilities, launch Hospitality Net LABS, and establish a new head office in Dubai.
The Bangtao Effect: International Lifestyle Brand Surge Reshapes Phuket’s Most Valuable Coastal District
C9 Hotelworks research shows Bangtao's pipeline includes 9 hotels (1,640 rooms) and 9 branded residences (1,649 units), with Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Dusit and Central Group driving a shift from beach resort to year-round lifestyle district.
Hong Kong Strengthens Its Status as Asia's Travel and Hospitality Powerhouse with AHOCA's Asia Hub Launch, Catalysing Deeper Cross-Border Industry Collaboration
AHOCA launched its first regional chapter outside the US in Hong Kong, aiming to connect American Chinese hotel owners with Asian hospitality leaders for cross-border investment and partnerships.
South Street Partners Expands Its Multi-Billion Dollar Portfolio with the Acquisition of Crystal Springs Resort, nestled alongside the Appalachian Mountains in Sussex County, New Jersey
South Street Partners acquired Crystal Springs Resort in Sussex County, NJ, a 1,400-acre all-season property with two hotels, six golf courses, and ten dining venues, marking the firm's first NYC metro asset.
Four Seasons II Revealed: Introducing New Yacht Residential Suites Aboard the Next Four Seasons Yacht
Four Seasons Yachts announces its second vessel, debuting in 2028 with 79 suites, a new Yacht Residential Suite category spanning two to four bedrooms, and a one-to-one guest-to-staff ratio.
The Bench Launches ‘FHS Living’ in Paris — Future Hospitality Summit’s First European Investment Platform Uniting Capital Across Key Living Asset Classes
FHS Living, launching in Paris in February 2027, is a curated pan-European investment platform targeting Living assets backed by €46.9B invested in 2025 and €50B more planned for deployment.
Quality Lodgings grows to 134 hotels with its largest expansion ever in Austria
Quality Lodgings adds nine hotels across Austria, Germany, and Belgium, with six Austrian additions marking its largest-ever single-country expansion and bringing the collection to 134 hotels across eight European countries.
Insights from the 2026 NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum
Key takeaways from the 2026 NYU forum cover stronger-than-expected U.S. hotel performance, AI reshaping guest discovery, tight financing, and the toughest ground-up development climate in a decade.
HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 5 June 2026
Five Asia Pacific hotel transactions covered, including CPPIB's entry into South Korea via a KRW500B platform, two resort acquisitions in Maldives and Australia, a 10-year lease deal in KL, and a 700-key co-living redevelopment in Singapore.
HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin - Week Ending 05 June 2026
HVS Europe's weekly bulletin covers five hotel transactions across the UK, Spain, Italy, and France, including sales of Novotel London Greenwich, Allegro Isora Tenerife, and Lindenhof Resort South Tyrol.
Where Opportunity Meets Capital: Why Saudi Arabia's Hospitality Opportunity Is Broader Than Tourism Alone
Ahead of FHS Saudi Arabia 2026, this analysis argues the Kingdom's hospitality growth is driven by economic diversification, talent mobility, and domestic demand, not tourism alone.
By Vincent Miccolis, Managing Director Middle East, Africa and Türkiye, The Ascott Limited
Lotte Hotels & Resorts and Highgate Announce Strategic Partnership Across the Americas and Asia
Highgate will take over management of the 909-room Lotte New York Palace Hotel in June 2026, anchoring a broader partnership covering hotel operations, global distribution, AI technology, and talent exchange across the Americas and Asia.
Remington Hospitality Expands Managed Portfolio with New Belize Resort
Remington Hospitality takes over management of Aruna Resort Villas in Ambergris Caye, Belize, as part of its strategy to grow its independent and boutique portfolio across the CALA region.
Meliá Restructures Its Operations in Cuba Following Risk Assessment and Current Context Review
Meliá exits management and brand licensing for 15 Cuban hotels, citing deteriorating geopolitical, legal, and energy conditions, with most properties already non-operational.
Meliá strengthens its commitment to Argentina with two new hotels in Mendoza, one of South America’s most fascinating destinations
Meliá signs two new hotels in Mendoza, Argentina, opening 2028: a 140-room urban property and a 110-room wine-country resort in Valle de Uco, both owned by Grupo Almarena.
Davidson Hospitality Group Selected to Manage Parrot Key Hotel & Villas
Davidson Hospitality Group takes over operations at the 148-room Parrot Key Hotel & Villas in Key West, adding to its existing five-property Florida Keys portfolio, with a summer renovation planned.
Lighthouse accelerates APAC growth with Jan Hansen's appointment as VP of Growth, Asia Pacific
Lighthouse appoints Jan Hansen, former Agoda Global Head of Connectivity Partnerships, as VP of Growth for Asia Pacific as it pushes an AI-first product strategy in the region.
The Lux Collective Enters Rwanda with Landmark Ultra-Luxury Tourism Circuit Partnership
The Lux Collective partners with Cleo Capital Group to launch a five-resort ultra-luxury circuit across Rwanda under the LUX* and SALT brands, with Phase 1 rebranding two properties from mid-2026 and three greenfield resorts opening in 2028.
OTH Hotels Resorts Expands Portfolio with Addition of Three East Coast Properties
OTH Hotels Resorts adds 498 guestrooms across three East Coast properties: Hotel Troy in New Jersey and two Holiday Inn hotels in Maryland.