WorldHotels Launches WorldHotels Backdrop™: A New Collection of Outdoor-Inspired Accommodations
WorldHotels targets the $3.79B glamping market with three initial properties in Utah, North Carolina, and Honduras.
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OUTRIGGER Unveils Premier Suites & Villas Collection, Redefining Barefoot Luxury Across Iconic Beachfront Destinations
OUTRIGGER launches a global collection of premium suites and villas across Hawaii, Fiji, Thailand, Mauritius and the Maldives with multi-bedroom layouts and club lounge access.
First Hospitality Selected to Manage Downtown Madison’s Historian Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
First Hospitality will operate the 81-key property in Madison's 111-year-old Churchill Building, marking the company's first Wisconsin capital city location.
Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton introduces leadership team shaping the next chapter of Carlton
The hotel is Carlton's first internationally branded property, with leadership emphasizing community integration and local partnerships.
PRIMESTAR Group extends its JUNE brands with the introduction of June Lux entering the luxury segment
PRIMESTAR Group's June Lux will combine luxury design with digital services including WhatsApp check-in and AI concierge for urban travelers.
WorldHotels™ Brings Norwegian Heritage to the Global Stage Through De Historiske Partnership
WorldHotels adds 25 Norwegian heritage properties through partnership with De Historiske, expanding its Scandinavian portfolio to 37 hotels.
Choice Hotels International Brand Sleep Inn Debuts New Design with Openings in Tennessee, Nevada, and Pennsylvania
Sleep Inn opens four new-construction hotels featuring its Scenic Dreams prototype, showing RevPAR premiums of +1.71 and improved guest satisfaction scores.
Why Skipping Concept Development Costs More Than You Think
The article explains how rushing into design and construction without proper concept development leads to underperforming assets requiring expensive corrections post-opening.
By Laura Dutrieux, Junior Partner, RLA Global
Miramis Expands Its International Portfolio Across Italy and Sweden
The hospitality brand will open properties across Italy and Sweden by 2027, including agricultural estate La Capitana in Tuscany and historic Hasselbacken in Stockholm.
Influence Society Partners with Laurent Taïeb’s Villa Colette for the Launch of a New Luxury Hotel in Cap Ferret
Villa Colette, a 28-room luxury hotel designed by Philippe Starck, partners with Influence Society for website development and paid advertising strategy.
From Logo to Lifestyle: How Branded Residences Are Powering Thailand’s New Tourism Economy
Industry leaders discuss how hospitality and lifestyle brands are driving premium pricing in Thailand's residential market by selling identity over property.
DoveHill Acquires the Acclaimed Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge Collection in Washington, Connecticut
DoveHill acquired the 58-acre Connecticut resort featuring Forbes Four-Star Spa and 1 MICHELIN Key designations, with Auberge Collection continuing as manager.
Domes Resorts becomes majority shareholder in Casa Collective, accelerating global growth of Cook’s Club, Casa Cook and XIA
The deal gives Domes control of 13 hotels across Cook's Club, Casa Cook and XIA brands with four more properties joining the portfolio.
Minor Hotels Signs Anantara's First Resort and Urban Hotel in India
Minor Hotels targets 50 properties in India within a decade, adding Anantara's first resort in Coorg (2028) and urban hotel in Kolkata (2032).
Hilton Supercharges Its India Expansion with Strategic Agreement with Royal Orchid Hotels for 125 Hampton by Hilton Hotels
The franchise deal targets western and southern Indian markets including Goa and Maharashtra, marking Hilton's third strategic partnership of this scale in India.
HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin - Week Ending 03 April 2026
Weekly European hotel transaction summary covering 14 acquisitions across UK, France, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, and Czech Republic by various private equity and hotel groups.
Accor and Risma: A strengthened strategic partnership to accelerate tourism development in Morocco
The partnership will launch Sofitel Tangier, renovate existing properties, and create a co-funded training academy ahead of Morocco's 2030 World Cup hosting.
Global Asset Solutions releases Middle East crisis management series
The 14-part series addresses geopolitical disruption reducing Middle East tourism spending by $600m daily, with hotels facing single-digit occupancy rates.
Wyndham Crosses 100-Hotel Mark in Mexico
The company nearly doubled its Mexican footprint in five years through strategic partnerships and all-inclusive resort acquisitions.
The Unbound Collection by Hyatt Celebrates 10 Years with New Story-Worthy Hotels Across the Americas
Hyatt's luxury collection adds four distinctive properties across the Americas, including a renovated 1933 Santa Monica landmark and a Dominican Republic island resort.