Minor Hotels Enters West Africa with NH Collection Accra Signing
Minor Hotels will bring the NH Collection brand to Ghana for the first time with a 200-key hotel in Accra set to open in 2030.
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IHG Hotels & Resorts strengthens South India presence with signing of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madurai
The 150-key hotel near Madurai International Airport will serve the city's 27 million annual visitors when it opens in early 2029.
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
Aparium Launches Aparium For, a New Operating Platform for Soft-Branded And Lifestyle Hotels
The platform targets soft-branded properties needing operational expertise while preserving hotel identity, expanding beyond Aparium's owned portfolio.
HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin - Week Ending 20 February 2026
Weekly roundup covers nine European hotel transactions totaling over 800 rooms, with deals ranging from €8M to undisclosed amounts across UK, Portugal, Italy, Spain, France and Germany.
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
Palladium Hotel Group Signs an Agreement with the Tourism Development Fund (TDF) to Advance its Expansion in Saudi Arabia
The Spanish hotel group will explore development opportunities in Jeddah and Yanbu as part of its 13-property expansion plan through 2028.
Four key insights from the FHS World Advisory Board
Middle East leads globally with $183 ARR while the industry shifts toward institutional investors and AI integration reaching 89% adoption by next year.
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
Highline Hospitality Partners acquires Pittsburgh Marriott North hotel
The acquisition brings Highline's portfolio to 17 hotels worth over $1 billion, with the 298-room property marking their first Pennsylvania investment.
Global Hotel Pipeline Reaches Record High—Luxury and Upper Upscale Chain Scales, and Conversions Reach Historic Milestones at Q4 2025 Close
Global hotel pipeline hit 15,922 projects with luxury and upper upscale segments reaching record highs, led by US and China accounting for 62% of projects.
Sonesta Opens 29 Organic Properties in H2 2025
Sonesta International Hotels (Sonesta), the 8th largest hotel company in the US, today announced the successful opening of 29 new properties during the second half of 2025, showcasing Sonesta’s global expansion and continued growth strategy.
The Webster Launches: New Lifestyle Hotel Brand Debuts in London This July & New York This Winter — Bookings Now Open
The Webster, a new design-forward lifestyle hotel brand, announces its official debut with the opening of The Webster Covent Garden, London in July 2026, followed by The Webster Times Square, New York in Winter 2026. Designed for the culturally curious traveler, The Webster blends thoughtful design, engaging programming, and dynamic social spaces to create a distinctly immersive urban stay in two of the world’s most inspiring creative capitals.
IHG unveils new premium collection brand, Noted Collection™
IHG targets 2.3 million independent upscale rooms globally with its 21st brand, aiming for 150+ properties within a decade through conversions.
HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin - Week Ending 13 February 2026
Three separate acquisitions include a 630-room French budget hotel portfolio, a Premier Inn in Wales with £9.6m financing, and Sandaya's first hotel purchase.
The Global Accommodation Specialists Situ Strengthens Global Presence with Expanded Operations in the Americas
Situ establishes Americas division to provide faster response times and localized market expertise for corporate housing clients across North and South America.
Marriott International’s Asia Pacific Excluding China Region Reports Exceptional Growth and Development Momentum in 2025
Marriott International, Inc., today announced that its Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC) region delivered another outstanding year of growth and strategic expansion in 2025, marking the region’s third consecutive year of record-breaking development activity. The performance reflects strong intra-region travel demand and continued confidence from owners and developers across diverse markets.
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
Saudi Arabia and Egypt Drive Middle East Hotel Pipeline to Record High of 710 Projects in Q4 2025
Saudi Arabia leads with 394 projects and Egypt follows with 140, while luxury and upper upscale segments hit record highs across the region.