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Driftwood Capital Observes Hotel Credit Outgrowing the Private Credit Label
Driftwood Capital's white paper argues hotel credit is materially distinct from corporate direct lending, citing a 0.18 correlation, lower CRE charge-off rates, and 76% on-time CMBS loan repayment through 2020-2025.
GAIN Advisors and Crowdpowder Partner to Bring Community-Based Equity Financing to Travel and Hospitality Startups
GAIN Advisors and Crowdpowder will offer hospitality and travel tech startups a structured route to raise EUR 350K to EUR 5M per round via community-based equity campaigns across the UK, EU, and Canada.
Peachtree Group Expands Distribution Network Through Goldman Sachs Custody Solutions
Peachtree Group, with $10B+ in committed capital, joins Goldman Sachs Custody Solutions to give RIAs streamlined access to its private CRE and credit strategies.
EU Tourism Platform helps unlock funding opportunities
The EU Tourism Platform consolidates EU, national, and regional funding sources in one place, helping tourism businesses including SMEs access grants and programs supporting green transition, digital transformation, and job creation.
Heston Blumenthal announces strategic investment from COMO Group to support future growth of The Fat Duck group
COMO Group's investment in The Fat Duck group will fund expansion plans for the three Michelin-starred restaurant and sister pub in Bray.
The Africa Hospitality Investors Council (AHIC), powered by the Energy & Environment Alliance (EEA) announces Chair and Board Members
The new council represents investors with capital across Africa's major markets and will coordinate with governments to unlock hospitality projects.
How Today’s Asset Managers Are Changing the Game
HotStats and Duetto's integrated platform helps asset managers move beyond revenue metrics to focus on profit optimization and benchmarked operational performance.
Mind the Profit Gap
HotStats within Duetto's ecosystem enables asset managers to benchmark hotel profit margins against competitors in real-time, moving beyond revenue-only analysis.
BLLA Announces "The Third Space Renaissance" as the Theme for the 2026 Boutique Hotel Investment Conference being held June 3 in NYC
The June 3, 2026 NYC conference will examine how third spaces like members' clubs and wellness studios are driving hospitality investment strategy.
AHLA Warns NYC Budget Proposal Could Raise Costs for Hotels, Threaten Jobs in Testimony Before City Council
AHLA warns that NYC's proposed tax increases and regulatory costs could harm hotel recovery while international visitor numbers decline 5%.
Understanding the Profit Picture: HotStats CEO Michael Grove at ITB Berlin
HotStats CEO explains why revenue growth doesn't always translate to stronger margins due to rising costs and evolving guest expectations.
PATA and DevelopmentAid Partner for Stronger Cross-sector Collaboration between Development and Tourism Industries
The agreement provides PATA members with funding intelligence, training opportunities, and partner matchmaking services to enhance tourism sustainability projects.
Investors Return to Europe’s Hotel Sector as Transactions Exceed €27 Billion
European hotel transaction activity reached €27 billion across 1,050+ hotels in 2025, marking the strongest investment year since 2019.
Connecting Revenue and Profitability: Flow Through and Flex Explained
The article explains two key financial metrics that help hoteliers understand how revenue changes translate to profitability and cost management effectiveness.
Business coalition submits landmark signature total to repeal $742 million gross receipts tax
The coalition collected nearly double the required signatures to qualify the measure for the November 2026 ballot, targeting LA's $742 million tax burden on business revenues.
Hotel Industry Testifies Before Congress on How Franchising Creates Small Business Success
Hotel franchise owner Tina Patel testified before Congress supporting the American Franchise Act, which would establish a joint employer definition to protect the franchise model.
USALI 12 and Energy: Understanding the New Reporting Framework
The new framework standardizes energy cost and consumption reporting across hotels, helping finance teams track the industry's second-largest controllable expense.
Hotel Debt Market Briefing Q1 2026
UK and European hotel debt markets show stable but selective lending appetite in Q1 2026, with banks offering 55-65% LTV at competitive margins for quality assets.
IHCL to Acquire Controlling Stake in Brij Hotels; Strengthens Leadership in India’s Leisure Tourism
IHCL acquires 51% of Brij Hospitality for ₹undisclosed amount, adding 22 boutique properties to reach 610 total hotels.