Bob W Enters Northern Ireland with New-Build Belfast Property
The 84-unit property on Dublin Road marks Bob W's first Irish location and will feature smart room technology, rooftop garden and digital front desk services.
Development
IHG Hotels & Resorts accelerates European growth expanding its portfolio by over a quarter in three years
IHG added 32,800 rooms across Europe in three years, with conversions accounting for 84% of 2025 openings and Germany representing over 20% of the portfolio.
Resident Hotels rebrands as The Sirius Hotel Group, a Specialist Hotel Management platform with a focus on growth
The rebrand follows successful Four Points conversions and Edinburgh opening, with plans to grow from 11 to 31 hotels over 6-10 years.
From Greece to Thailand, Here’s Where Hilton is Opening and Renovating This Season
Hilton announces major expansion with 4 new Greece properties, Thailand debuts including first Canopy, and brand launches in Kenya, India, and Saudi Arabia.
Capstone Hotel Management and Marsden Group Merge to Form New Zealand's Largest Independent Hotel Platform
The merger creates a 45-property platform with 2,500+ rooms, combining Capstone's management expertise with Marsden's capital to compete with international operators.
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
HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin - Week Ending 20 March 2026
Weekly roundup covers €51M Canary Islands sale by Atom Hoteles, French acquisitions by Finareal, and pension fund deals across Europe.
The Vanderpump Hotel Opening May 2026 in Las Vegas
The Cromwell will undergo a complete transformation into a 188-room boutique property featuring Vanderpump's signature "industrial romantic" design aesthetic.
Avion Hospitality Expands Dallas–Fort Worth Presence with Management of Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center
Avion takes over management of the 397-room conference hotel from Highline Hospitality, expanding its portfolio to 40 properties.
Italy Access Advisory Launches to Guide International Investment in Italian Hospitality
The partnership targets international investors seeking entry to Italy's €1.4 billion hotel investment market, the highest in five years.
Hotel Truths: From AI Concierges to Five-Star Myths
Hospitality experts discuss common development pitfalls, AI's impact on service, the declining relevance of star ratings, and how luxury definitions are evolving.
Marriott International Accelerates Midscale Growth in Europe with the Launch of Series by Marriott
Marriott signs 11 hotel deals across Italy and UK to launch Series by Marriott brand in Europe, targeting midscale growth with conversion-friendly properties.
IHG signs Crowne Plaza Resort in Sohna, Gurgaon NCR
The 150-room resort will target wedding celebrations and corporate events, opening Q1 2029 in the National Capital Region.
Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino Lands in Tbilisi with Georgia's First Integrated Resort Destination
The 1,200-room, two-tower complex will include a 50,000-sq-ft casino and create over 2,000 jobs in Georgia's capital.
Mr. Lalit Singh Muktawat Signs Ramada Resort by Wyndham in Kota, Rajasthan
The 200-room riverfront resort will open in March 2029, targeting corporate and leisure travelers in Kota's growing educational and industrial market.
Savills forecasts rise in creative deal making across Europe’s hotel investment market
Savills reports €23.6bn European hotel investment volume in 2025, forecasting M&A growth and partnership deals driven by operational performance focus.
HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 20 March 2026
Four major transactions across Asia Pacific include SC Capital's acquisition of Fusion Hotel Group and Verdant View's SGD43.5M Punggol development win.
Luxury Redefined at Sea: The Debut of Four Seasons Yachts
The 207-meter yacht debuts March 2026 with 95 suites, 11 restaurants featuring Michelin-starred chefs, and itineraries across 130 Mediterranean destinations.
Concord Hospitality Enters 2026 with Expansion of its Full-Service Management Portfolio with new Openings and Management Agreement Across the U.S.
Concord opened Hilton Jacksonville at Mayo Clinic and assumed management of South Shore Harbour Resort, with three lifestyle properties joining its Opus Collection.
Alpine Visionary: How Reto Gurtner Turned a Ski Resort into a Culture
Reto Gurtner explains how Laax became a global lifestyle destination by building authentic freestyle culture instead of generic resort marketing.