Leonardo Hotels acquires three hotels in Munich, Hanover and Braunschweig
Leonardo Hotels adds 735 rooms across Germany by acquiring three former Revo hotels in Munich, Hanover, and Braunschweig, marking its first presence in Braunschweig.
Press Releases
FHS World to Return to Ras Al Khaimah in 2027
FHS World 2027 will be held at Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah in November, expecting 1,200 delegates including 250 investors from 60+ countries.
California Boutique Hotel Conference Debuts in 2027 with Appellation President Courtland Palmer as Keynote Speaker
The rebranded California Boutique Hotel Conference debuts April 12-14, 2027 in San Diego, with Appellation President Courtland Palmer headlining as keynote speaker.
Cooper Carry Launches Hospitality Interior Design Practice Under The Johnson Studio
Cooper Carry's Johnson Studio formally launches a Hospitality Interior Design practice, expanding from restaurants and bars into hotel guestrooms with projects at Ritz-Carlton, Grand Hyatt, and Westin properties.
Choice Hotels to Acquire Harvest Hosts, Expanding Its Reach with the Value-Minded Traveler Into Outdoor and RV Travel
Choice Hotels acquires Harvest Hosts, an RV travel membership platform with 11,200+ host locations, for ~$130M in an all-cash deal expected to close October 1, 2026.
Hyatt Elevates the Everyday Stay with Growing Essentials Portfolio
Hyatt highlights new and upcoming Essentials Portfolio properties across the U.S., spanning six brands including Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Hyatt Studios, and Unscripted by Hyatt, targeting leisure, business, and extended-stay travelers.
Choice Hotels International Continues Upscale Momentum with New Openings Across Cambria Hotels and Ascend Collection
Choice Hotels opens six upscale properties across Cambria Hotels and Ascend Collection, growing its U.S. upscale portfolio to 300+ open hotels with nearly 150 in the pipeline.
Marriott International Reaches 300 Properties in Mexico, with Over 70 Hotels in the Country’s Pipeline
Marriott now operates 300 hotels with 44,000+ rooms across 25 brands in Mexico, with 76 more in the pipeline and conversions accounting for 35% of signed deals.
Aleph Hospitality signs nine hotels with over 1,300 keys to date
Aleph Hospitality added 1,330 keys across nine properties in Nigeria, Pakistan, Dubai, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Ivory Coast, targeting 100 hotels under management by end of 2029.
Preferred Hotels & Resorts Expands Prestigious Legend Collection as Demand Grows for Destination-Led Luxury Travel
Preferred Hotels & Resorts adds 11 properties to its Legend Collection in 2026, spanning Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, bringing the total to over 125 properties worldwide.
In an Age of Sameness, BHOC 2026 Bets on Wonder
BLLA announced the full program for BHOC 2026, a small-format owner conference on October 19-20 in Westlake Village, CA, focused on differentiation, guest experience, and revenue strategy for independent hotels.
Hyatt’s Luxury Portfolio Builds Momentum Across the Americas
Hyatt is expanding its luxury Americas portfolio with three Park Hyatt openings in Mexico, new Unbound Collection additions, Alila Mayakoba, and three Grand Hyatt resorts debuting in Q4 2026.
Radisson Hotel Group strengthens Middle East and Northeast Africa growth with landmark signings, openings, and branded residences
Radisson Hotel Group reports 12 months of regional growth including 1,500+ new keys signed in Saudi Arabia, UAE resort and branded residence projects, and Egypt pipeline targeting 30 hotels by 2030.
FHS World 2026 Officially Opens in Dubai
FHS World 2026 opened in Dubai with 1,000 delegates from 50 countries, 200+ investors managing over $6 trillion in assets, and 170+ speakers covering investment, sustainability, and technology through October 1.
Lodging Dynamics Expands Southern California Portfolio With Four Points by Sheraton Anaheim
Lodging Dynamics adds the 246-room Four Points by Sheraton Anaheim to its managed portfolio, converting a consulting engagement that delivered 60%+ guest satisfaction gains into a full management contract.
Ginger Achieves a Milestone of 100 Operating Hotels
IHCL's Ginger brand hits 100 operating hotels in India, with a total portfolio of 250 including 95 under development and upcoming openings at major airports in Bengaluru, Goa, Mumbai, and Kolkata.
HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin - Week Ending 25 September 2026
Three European hotel transactions this week: De Silva City acquires four Accor-branded hotels in Poland (752 rooms), Atream buys Sun Palace Albir in Spain, and Kronen Collection picks up Keswick Country House Hotel in England.
Aleph Hospitality accelerates Dubai expansion with the management of the landmark Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan
Aleph Hospitality takes over management of the Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan from 1 July 2026, bringing its Dubai portfolio to three properties including two others in the Jewel of the Creek complex.
Aimbridge Hospitality Selected by Prospect Ridge and Fulcrum Hospitality to Manage 10-Hotel Portfolio
Aimbridge assumes management of 10 Hilton, Marriott, and Hyatt select-service hotels owned by a Prospect Ridge and Fulcrum Hospitality joint venture, spanning seven U.S. states.
Artotel Group and U Stay Group Establish a Strategic Partnership
Artotel Group now manages four U Stay properties in Jakarta and Bali under its "by ARTOTEL" brand, adding 250 rooms, with U Stay targeting 50 hotels and 5,000 rooms over the next three years.