Hotel Equities Partners with Lodgic Hospitality to Manage Austin Portfolio
Hotel Equities takes over management of three Lodgic Hospitality-owned Austin hotels, growing its Austin presence to seven properties and its Texas portfolio to 25.
Press Releases
Quorum Hospitality Continues Growth with Management of Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay
Quorum Hospitality takes over management of the 216-key Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, with guest room and common area renovations planned for early 2027.
New andBeyond Amazon Explorer sets sail in December 2026.
andBeyond's 32-guest Amazon Explorer yacht launches December 2026 in Peru, offering 3-, 4-, and 7-night Peruvian Amazon itineraries built on the company's safari guiding philosophy.
HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 28 August 2026
The weekly HVS roundup covers REIT hotel acquisitions in the Philippines, Japan, and Hong Kong, plus a new KRW125B convention center opening in South Korea ahead of the 2026 ITS World Congress.
Valor Hospitality Expands to West Coast With Management of The Monsaraz, a Tapestry Collection Hotel
Valor Hospitality takes over management of The Monsaraz in Point Loma, San Diego, its first West Coast property, as part of broader U.S. expansion targeting California and other Western states.
Raines Selected To Manage 114-Room AC Hotel Downtown Little Rock
Raines brings its portfolio to 50 properties and 5,393 keys with the addition of the Marriott-branded AC Hotel in downtown Little Rock, with F&B programming at the AC Lounge central to its management strategy.
Marriott and The Reef Resorts & Spa Sign Three-Resort Conversion in Playa del Carmen to Debut Tribute Portfolio All-Inclusive Brand
Marriott will convert three Reef Resorts properties in Playa del Carmen into Tribute Portfolio all-inclusive hotels by 2027, adding 676 rooms to its Mexico pipeline with renovations starting in late 2026.
HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 21 August 2026
HVS Asia Pacific's weekly roundup covers five deals across Singapore, Thailand, Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea, totaling billions in hotel and real estate investment activity.
Global Hotel Alliance expands with two homegrown hospitality brands from Turkey and Poland
The Marmara Hotels (Turkey, 6 properties) and PURO Hotels (Poland, 9 properties) join GHA's DISCOVERY loyalty programme, adding 15 hotels to the world's largest independent hotel brand alliance.
From Real Estate to Lifestyle: The Evolution of Branded Living
Executives from Meliá, Rotana, Wyndham, and STORY Hospitality outline the forces behind branded residences' rise, with Saudi Arabia and the UAE highlighted as top investment markets.
Highline Hospitality Partners Acquires Dual-Branded AC Hotel and Element San Antonio Riverwalk
Highline Hospitality Partners acquires its 20th and 21st hotels, bringing its portfolio to 21 properties, over 5,500 rooms, and ~$1.7B in assets under management.
IHCL and Oriental Hotels Limited Announce Merger
IHCL will absorb associate company OHL via an all-stock deal at 25 IHCL shares per 117 OHL shares, folding in seven hotels and 825 rooms, with completion targeted in H2 FY2028.
HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin - Week Ending 21 August 2026
HVS Europe's weekly bulletin covers three hotel transactions: BNP Paribas selling a Madrid hotel for €80M, HWS acquiring IntercityHotel Kiel, and Townhouse Hotels buying two properties in Breda.
The Bench Rebrands ‘Branded Residences Forum’ as ‘FHS Living’
The Bench rebrands its Branded Residences Forum as FHS Living, expanding scope to cover student, senior, co-living and mixed-use assets across Dubai, Cairo, Paris, and Riyadh editions.
IHG Hotels & Resorts signs landmark 14-hotel portfolio deal in Japan
IHG and GCP Hospitality have signed a 14-hotel, 1,063-room conversion deal in Kyoto, one of Japan's largest such portfolio agreements, anchored by 12 Garner hotels converting over the next 12 months.
Aiden® Accelerates Global Growth with New Openings and More Than 20 Hotels in Development
BWH Hotels' Aiden brand reports four recent openings across Germany, Thailand, and the US, with four more properties slated for 2026-2027 including its Canadian debut in Toronto.
HSMAI Europe Sets Its Sights on Turkey — Building Something New in One of the World’s Most Dynamic Hospitality Markets
HSMAI Europe will develop and manage HSMAI activities in Turkey starting August 2026, with a formal launch planned for early 2027 including an Advisory Board and events program.
Fusion Hotel Group Announces Integration of Ayola and Odua Brands from Topotels Hotels & Resorts
Fusion Hotel Group integrates Topotels' seven Indonesian midscale properties under the Ayola and Odua brands, expanding its footprint across Jakarta, Bandung, and Surabaya.
Gulf Hotels Group Expands its Management Portfolio in Kenya
Gulf Hotels Group signs an MOU with Silva Gigiri Ltd to manage a USD 30M upper-upscale hotel and branded residence in Nairobi's diplomatic district, targeting a 2028 soft opening.
Meyer Jabara Hotels Now Managing First University Hotel
Meyer Jabara Hotels will manage the 36-room Reitz Union Hotel at the University of Florida, its first university property, with plans for expanded sales, marketing, and potential renovation within two years.