Brick Hospitality Adds Ramada Suites by Wyndham San Diego to Management Portfolio
Brick Hospitality completed a full renovation after taking over the closed Ramada Suites in San Diego's Mission Valley in June 2025.
Press Releases
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Market-Leading Hospitality Team Joins Blank Rome in California, Expanding Coast-to-Coast Capabilities and Global Reach
Five hospitality lawyers from Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell join Blank Rome's Los Angeles and Orange County offices, bringing experience from 4,700+ properties worth $125+ billion.
Higher-End Chain Scales Drive Hotel Pipeline to Record-High Project Totals in Asia Pacific Region, Excluding China
India leads with 906 projects, while luxury and upper upscale segments drive growth across the region's record-high development activity.
Premier Inn signs MoU with Equitativa to accelerate GCC expansion
The partnership will develop 6-8 hotels with 3,500 keys across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, Riyadh and Jeddah, doubling Premier Inn's current regional portfolio.
Mandarin Oriental to Expand Its Presence in Egypt with Two Iconic Hotels and a Luxury Nile Cruise Experience
The expansion includes management of two iconic properties in Luxor and Aswan plus the brand's first luxury Nile river cruise, all opening in 2027.
Marriott International Delivers Record-Setting Expansion in Greater China Region in 2025
The company signed over 200 deals adding 36,000 rooms to its pipeline, with select service brands growing 40% year-over-year.