A franchise consultant argues hotel owners typically negotiate only 3-4 terms but should scrutinize all 136 provisions, spotlighting hidden risks in ROFR, brand-change clauses, and post-term guest data blackouts.
HVS and Bird & Bird webinar with 143 delegates examines Germany's hotel insolvency wave as a structural correction driven by higher financing costs and inflexible leases, with opportunities for well-capitalised investors.
Industry partners preview investment themes ahead of FHS Saudi Arabia 2026, highlighting Riyadh's shift toward integrated leisure, MICE, and sustainability-led hospitality development.
The boutique hotel company plans to double its seven-property portfolio by 2027, with new openings in Florida, Michigan, and South Carolina focusing on historic building renovations.
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.
An industry analysis outlining five strategic opportunities for luxury hotel development heading into 2026 and beyond, covering branded residences, demand diversification, overtourism, adaptive reuse, and generational demand shifts.
Coastal hotel owners are ceding USD 67B in marine excursion revenue to third-party operators, with uncaptured value estimated at EUR 2.3–9.2M per property when capitalized at a 6.5% cap rate.
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.
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.
Analysis ahead of the 2026 Future Hospitality Summit explores how Saudi Arabia's young demographics and Vision 2030 are reshaping investment strategies toward franchise models and midscale properties.
HVS analysis shows branded residential has evolved from luxury niche to financing tool, with rising construction costs making residential components essential for hotel project viability.
Detroit faces a 3,000-room hotel shortage while 12% of downtown office space sits vacant, creating opportunities for strategic office-to-hotel conversions.
CEO Dimitri Antonopoulos discusses how the family-owned group built independent luxury properties in Old Montreal over 50+ years.
Mixed-use hospitality projects are reshaping hotel development by integrating hotels with residential, retail, and wellness components to create resilient revenue ecosystems.
Analysis explores how Saudi hospitality investment is evolving from development-focused momentum to a sophisticated market matching diverse capital types with varied opportunity segments.
The article explains how rushing into design and construction without proper concept development leads to underperforming assets requiring expensive corrections post-opening.
The article argues integrated design-build models can reduce coordination gaps, delays, and cost overruns in hotel development by connecting design teams with procurement, fabrication, and installation from project start.
The author argues that reliable hotel feasibility studies must prioritize surviving downturns over proving upside, requiring independent analysis and comprehensive stress testing.
Industry newsletter examines major hotel brands' outdoor hospitality plays and independent operators driving the landscape hotel category forward.