Montreal at the Forefront of Boutique Brands with Corner Collection
CEO Dimitri Antonopoulos discusses how the family-owned group built independent luxury properties in Old Montreal over 50+ years.
By Adam Mogelonsky and Larry Mogelonsky
Opinion Articles
When Hotels Become Ecosystems: The Real Impact of Mixed-Use Development
Mixed-use hospitality projects are reshaping hotel development by integrating hotels with residential, retail, and wellness components to create resilient revenue ecosystems.
By Alice Sherman, Executive Vice President & Managing Director, Americas, HVS
Saudi Arabia’s next hospitality chapter will be defined by the breadth of its capital
Analysis explores how Saudi hospitality investment is evolving from development-focused momentum to a sophisticated market matching diverse capital types with varied opportunity segments.
By Elie Milky, Chief Development Officer, Middle East, Northeast Africa, Greece & Cyprus, Radisson Hotel Group, The Bench
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
Why Integrated Models Are Reshaping Hospitality Design and Hotel Development
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.
By Johan Holm Thornhammar, SVP Hospitality, Outform
What Makes a Hotel Feasibility Study Truly Reliable?
The author argues that reliable hotel feasibility studies must prioritize surviving downturns over proving upside, requiring independent analysis and comprehensive stress testing.
By Bob Rauch, President of RAR Hospitality, R.A. Rauch & Associates, Inc.
Not Done Weekly - The Alternative Accommodations Issue!
Industry newsletter examines major hotel brands' outdoor hospitality plays and independent operators driving the landscape hotel category forward.
By Sloan Dean, CEO Emeritus, Not Done with Sloan Dean
Choosing the Right Brand: When To Partner and When To Go Independent
The guide examines franchise costs versus performance benefits, using a Tucson case study where dropping a weak brand and going independent improved performance from 75% to 100% fair share.
By Bob Rauch, President of RAR Hospitality, R.A. Rauch & Associates, Inc.
Not Done Weekly - Lessons Learned From 8 Months of Podcasts!
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.
By Sloan Dean, CEO Emeritus, Not Done with Sloan Dean
Why Is San Diego a Favorite Among Hotel Investors?
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.
By Kirsten Smiley, Senior Vice President, Southern California Region Director, HVS Los Angeles, HVS
Superstar Hotel Asset Managers: Are You Working With One?
The author reflects on working with asset managers over three decades, emphasizing how rising operational costs make NOI more critical than revenue growth.
By Vikram Singh, Global Hotel Commercial Leader, Vikram Singh
What Every Owner Needs to Know Before Deciding to Sell, Hold, or Renovate in 2026
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.
By Eric Guerrero, Senior Managing Director, Partner, Brokerage & Advisory, HVS
Crafting a Global Boutique Vision Rooted in Japanese Hospitality
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.
By Toni Hinterstoisser, President - International, TRUNK(HOTEL), TRUNK (HOTEL)
Beyond the Pipeline: Why Park City’s Growth Is a Function of Scale, Not Oversupply
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.
By Katy Black, Senior Vice President at HVS Denver, HVS
Private Credit, Hotels' Savior No Longer
Blue Owl Capital's redemption halt signals potential collapse of the $2 trillion private credit market that has financed hotel refinancing since 2008.
By Alexander Sassen, Lecturer Finance & ESG, Hotelschool The Hague
Why 2026 will reshape hospitality and leisure dealmaking
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.
By Jeanelle Johnson, Principal, Travel, Transportation, and Hospitality, PwC US, PwC (US)
The Owner’s Guide to Hotel Brand Selection & Franchise Negotiation
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.
By Stephen Rushmore, Hotel Valuation Expert and Founder of HVS, Hotel Valuation Software
Turning Vision into Investable Reality
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.
By Sultan Bader Al-Otaibi, Chief Executive Officer – Taiba Investment Company, The Bench
Hospitality Construction: Trends and Challenges for the Future
The analysis explores how hospitality managers can take project manager roles in construction, emphasizing sustainability trends and operational input during planning phases.
By Robert O’Halloran, Professor Director, School of Hospitality Leadership, East Carolina University
A case for windowless rooms: mastering the art of the basics
Zedwell converts underused London buildings into windowless "cocoon" rooms focused on rest, with new capsule format offering £30 stays to capture spontaneous demand.
By Sarah Johnson, Senior Copywriter, Mews