After 8 months and 35+ interviews with hospitality leaders, the author shares key lessons on transparency, fear-based leadership pitfalls, and letting teams speak first.
The market shows 45% institutional ownership downtown, high-70s occupancy, and benefits from diverse demand including military, life sciences, and the new 1,600-room Gaylord Pacific resort.
The author reflects on working with asset managers over three decades, emphasizing how rising operational costs make NOI more critical than revenue growth.
The guide provides a strategic framework for hotel owners facing 2026's challenging transaction landscape, where debt maturities and PIP requirements create urgent sell-or-hold decisions.
For our founder, Yoshitaka Nojiri, hotels have always held a certain magic. From family celebrations to memorable meals, they were places where ordinary moments became extraordinary—both familiar and uniquely memorable.
Analysis shows Park City's 3,000-room hotel pipeline is supported by Deer Valley's expansion to 20,000 skiable acres, creating lodging density comparable to Colorado ski markets.
Blue Owl Capital's redemption halt signals potential collapse of the $2 trillion private credit market that has financed hotel refinancing since 2008.
After several years of post-pandemic reset, the hospitality and leisure dealmaking sector is settling into a new rhythm. Growth is no longer about adding scale alone, but about how well companies can connect experiences, customer data and loyalty across their portfolios. The assets attracting the most interest are those designed to work together.
Comprehensive guide covering 12 key areas beyond royalty rates that hotel owners must negotiate, including PIPs, technology mandates, and termination clauses that often cost more than fee concessions.
The piece outlines Saudi Arabia's hospitality investment fundamentals ahead of FHS 2026, highlighting Vision 2030, mega-projects like Red Sea and Qiddiya, and regulatory reforms driving the Kingdom's emergence as a global destination.
The analysis explores how hospitality managers can take project manager roles in construction, emphasizing sustainability trends and operational input during planning phases.
Zedwell converts underused London buildings into windowless "cocoon" rooms focused on rest, with new capsule format offering £30 stays to capture spontaneous demand.
SMEs represent 95% of Europe's accommodation properties but face significant barriers in financing and technology adoption compared to larger chains.
The author argues reinvestment in existing hotels offers the best risk-adjusted returns in 2026, as transaction math improves but sellers resist higher cap rates.
Ignacio Masias discusses how his family-run Andean collection of six Peruvian hotels creates authentic, transformative experiences while stewarding local culture and heritage properties.
Based on 22 industry interviews, the analysis reveals 100% of European property owners see growing HAM relevance, driven by competitive markets and the shift toward franchise models.
The 25-room property opened in March 2024 using local Chukum materials and employing exclusively regional talent to create an unpolished luxury experience.
The Beck Group's Summer 2025 Cost Report shows five-star hotel construction costs rising twice as fast as general commercial building inflation.
Multiple new hotels and repositioned properties are targeting upscale segments in mountain markets like Boone and Highlands, with RevPAR growth strongest during off-peak months from 2016-2024.
THE WELL Coconut Grove sold 20% of its $1.5M+ units within 48 hours, demonstrating strong demand for wellness-integrated residential developments that hotels can learn from.