Waterford Hotel Group and Maverick Hotels Announce Strategic Merger to Drive Future Growth
The combined company now manages 50+ properties across New England to the Midwest, including premium Marriott and Hilton-branded hotels.
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Following completion of citizenM integration with Marriott International, citizenM hotel ownership group debuts Another Star and announces refinancing
Another Star closes $685M refinancing led by J.P. Morgan following Marriott's acquisition of the citizenM brand and integration into Marriott Bonvoy.
Influencer discussions on AI bubble surge 200% on X as concerns grow over massive investments, reveals GlobalData
Discussions of the ‘AI Bubble’ among social media influencers surged in October 2025, increasing by almost 200% on platform ‘X’ compared to the previous month. This dramatic escalation was fueled by growing concerns over the sustainability of massive investments in AI versus its tangible returns, highlighting fears among influencers of an impending collapse similar to the dot-com or housing bubbles, reveals the Social Media Analytics Platform of GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
Hotel industry unites to urge Congress to end government shutdown
More than 30 industry associations representing hotels across the country today sent a letter to the leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate urging them to end the government shutdown.
Shaping the Future of Hospitality Investment
As the world’s leading minds in hospitality investment prepare to gather at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai next week for Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World 2025, investors have shared their insights on the trends and strategies that are shaping the future of hospitality investment.
U.S. hotel construction down for ninth consecutive month
The volume of U.S. hotel rooms under construction decreased year over year for a ninth consecutive month, according to CoStar’s September 2025 data. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
Verticon Strategy Launches to Help Hospitality Suppliers Navigate Complex Ecosystems
A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way. This principle—articulated by leadership expert John C. Maxwell—sits at the heart of Verticon Strategy, a new consulting practice launched to help new and existing hospitality suppliers navigate the industry’s complex ecosystem and scale the right way.
Airbnb launches £1 million “Best of British” fund to back hospitality and boost local tourism
From maypole dancing to cheese rolling, the UK is home to some of the world’s best cultural experiences and quirky, local traditions. Yet according to new research from Airbnb, many of these remain off the radar for holidaymakers.
HFTP Dubai Chapter Hosts Insightful Session on USALI 12th Revised Edition
This week, the HFTP and the HFTP Dubai chapter successfully hosted an event at the Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah on September 23. The gathering brought together 87 hospitality leaders from across Dubai’s leading hotel brands, reinforcing HFTP’s commitment to knowledge-sharing and professional development within the hospitality finance and technology community.
The Hotel Profitability Tightrope: Walking the Line Between Growth and Costs...
Think of 2025 as a tightrope act for hoteliers: revenue gains on one side, rising costs on the other. Step too far in either direction, and balance is lost. Globally, profits are still moving upward, but the margin for error—literally—is shrinking fast.
New Survey: Majority of Hoteliers Scaling Back Development Plans
Rising costs and uneven demand challenges are placing a significant strain on hotel investment and operations, according to a new survey conducted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), the leading voice representing all segments of the hotel industry. The survey, conducted in late August, featured input from nearly 400 hotel property owners and operators nationwide.
Hotel Debt Market Briefing Q3 2025
The UK and European hotel debt markets in Q3 2025 continue to show signs of stabilisation as rates trend further downward, albeit slowly. Lending remains selective but continued momentum in refinancing activity is evident, particularly among high-quality assets in capital and gateway cities as well as other prime locations. Private credit continues to play an important role, offering tailored solutions where traditional banks remain unable to underwrite perceived risk.
Hotel Profits Hit a Ceiling: Forecasting and Cost Control Now Critical
After two years of post-pandemic rebound, hotel operators are now facing a harder truth: revenues are still growing in some regions, but costs are rising faster—and profits are hitting a ceiling.
Minor Hotels Europe & Americas to Delist from the Stock Exchange by the First Half of 2025
The Spanish market authorities have authorised the delisting of ex-NH Group, now a subsidiary of Minor Hotels International. This marks the end of a process that began six months ago, coinciding with the publication of excellent results for the first half of the financial year.
Benchmarking: The Quiet Power Move in Hotel Budget Season
Each year, hotel budget season brings familiar rituals: department meetings, endless spreadsheets, and the perennial push to beat last year’s numbers. But across boardrooms today, leading hoteliers are asking a different question: “How did we perform—compared to the ones who matter most?”
US Deals 2025 Midyear Outlook: Hospitality and Leisure
Hospitality and leisure (H&L) dealmakers began 2025 with cautious optimism, but continued volatility in capital markets and trade policy has forced a reassessment of growth strategies. While the volume of large, transformative deals remains subdued, targeted M&A is providing operators with opportunities to adapt portfolios, sharpen strategic focus and scale digital capabilities. For well-capitalized buyers, current conditions offer an opening to acquire differentiated assets at favorable terms.
Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 30 May 2025
Capital Bay Investment Acquires The Sebel West Perth Aire Apartments for AUD18.8 Million in Australia, KSL Capital Takes Majority Stake in Soneva, Expanding Experiential Luxury Portfolio, Minor Hotels Repositions Oaks for Global Expansion with Full-Service Offering, STB Partners with Vietnam Airlines to Boost Vietnamese Arrivals to Singapore, HVS ANAROCK MONITOR, May 2025.
Uncertainty Abounds: HVS Takeaways from NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum 2025
The start of June always brings the industry together in New York City, and we HVS attendees enjoyed our time at the NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum this year. It was great to see many of you there and share our recent experiences in the industry. This article summarizes our main takeaways from the event.
Revised USALI Increases Transparency Across Sector
The USALI is the accounting standard adopted across the hotel sector, allowing hotel operations to offer accurate like-for-like comparisons to owners and potential owners, creating a benchmark which is understandable and useable by everyone in the market, a common language for financial reporting.
BLLA’s Boutique Hotel Investment Conference Returns to New York City on June 4, 2025
The Boutique Hotel Investment Conference, the premier gathering dedicated to independent boutique hotel investment, returns to New York City on June 4, 2025, at the Florence Gould Hall. It promises a dynamic day filled with high-impact conversations, strategic insights, and unmatched networking for boutique and luxury hospitality owners, developers, investors, and visionaries.