Starhotels S.p.A. announces that on March 11th 2025 it has signed a €350,000,000 ten-year loan financing agreement with a pool of banks made of: BNL BNP (acting as agent bank), BPER, BPM, Crédit Agricole, MPS, and Unicredit.
Airbnb hosts play a vital role in local economies around the world, welcoming billions of guests, helping big cities and small communities benefit from big events, and dispersing travel outside of traditional tourism hubs. Critically, hosts and the guests they welcome support communities by generating an influx of tourism taxes for local governments at a time when jurisdictions are facing budget shortfalls.
IHG Hotels & Resorts has recently announced a bold strategic overhaul of its four upper-midscale brands in Greater China — Atwell Suites, EVEN Hotels, Holiday Inn, and Holiday Inn Express. Focused on optimizing investment structures and ongoing brand refreshments, the upgraded strategy is designed to deliver high-efficiency, high-return solutions for hotel owners in this fast-evolving market.
Lindner Hotels has provided an update on its restructuring progress following its filing for insolvency in December 2024. The company remains committed to completing the process with a proposed insolvency plan by mid-2025, as it continues to operate smoothly across all locations.
One REIT Inc. Acquires Comfort Inn Nagoya Sakae Ekimae in Japan for JPY7.7 Billion, MK Stay at 11 Changsha Street in Hong Kong Sold for HKD188 Million, G’ Day Group Acquires Cradle Mountain Wilderness Village in Cradle Valley, Tasmania, Australia, New Zealand Government Invests NZD30 Million in Conservation Tourism Initiatives, New Premium Carrier, Indonesia Airlines Set to Launch in 2025.
Amora Acquired Hilton Adelaide in Australia for AUD110 Million, Exsim Raises MYR250 Million for A New Hotel Acquisition in Empire City, Malaysia, Paradise Develops a KRW575 Billion New Hotel in Seoul, South Korea, High-end Ecological Tourism Resort Planned at Binh Duong, Vietnam, Selina Rebrands to Socialtel.
Welcome to the 5th edition of Hospitality’s Leading Voices – your gateway to the bold ideas and visionary minds reshaping the future of hospitality!
We’re excited to share highlights from our recent HVS Hotel Development & Valuation Masterclass. The event took place at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City where Adel, Sonia, Angel and their teams delivered exceptional service, warm hospitality and a world-class networking lunch at the famous Anise Restaurant.
Profit Matters 2024 captures the pulse of the global hospitality industry through a meticulous analysis of the year’s key financial and operational metrics. With a focus on trends, benchmarks, and performance data, the report offers a window into how the sector navigated a challenging landscape shaped by economic shifts and evolving market dynamics. It’s an essential read for anyone looking to understand the forces driving profitability in today’s hospitality world.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, a leading global hospitality company, announced that it is commencing, through an indirect wholly owned subsidiary, HI Holdings Playa B.V., a cash tender offer to purchase all of the outstanding ordinary shares of Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. for $13.50 per share in cash, less any applicable withholding taxes and without interest. The offer is being made pursuant to the previously announced purchase agreement, dated February 9, 2025, among Hyatt, Buyer and Playa.
The 2025 edition of the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia, which is set to take place at Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh from 11-13 May 2025, has confirmed the first speakers for the region’s leading hospitality investment platform.
Over 45 senior hospitality leaders came together in Dubai for the FHS World Advisory Board Meeting recently to discuss and shape the vision and agenda for the Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World, taking place in Dubai from 27-29 October 2025 at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai.
We are proud to announce that Curaçao will be the host location of the 2025 Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference & Operations Summit (CHICOS), taking place November 9–11 at the Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort. Curaçao, known for its vibrant culture and tourism attractions, is positioned as a top destination for hotel investments. With growing interest in the Caribbean as a travel and investment hub, CHICOS will showcase Curaçao’s strong potential for tourism development.CHICOS will feature high-profile industry speakers, data-driven presentations, panel discussions, and plenty of networking sessions for attendees. The conference will provide valuable insights into the Caribbean market while highlighting Curaçao’s potential for both large-scale developments and modest investments.
The hotel investment industry gathered in L.A. once again for the ALIS Conference last week. It was a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, compare notes, and share predictions of what the future may bring.
Interested Choice hoteliers will be able to submit a request for a commercial loan in as little as 10 minutes via a dedicated, customized Choice Hotels landing page on the Bridge platform — a digital platform that leverages advanced technology to digitize and optimize the loan search process. Qualified borrowers will then have the opportunity to compare rates and terms from multiple lenders in Bridge's network of more than 100 lenders. The lender base encompasses a wide range of financing solutions, including SBA, Conventional, Bridge, CPACE, and CMBS options sourced from banks, private debt lenders, and direct lending from family offices. Additionally, Bridge enhances the loan search process for developers by creating a digital offering memorandum and leveraging data to produce comprehensive screening materials for lenders. These tools work together to streamline and accelerate the financing journey for developers.
Value hotel chain, easyHotel has further strengthened its financial position by securing a £24.5 million loan from Spanish Bank, CaixaBank to support its continued expansion into the Spanish market.
Miramar Group Acquires Hong Kong’s Champagne Court for Hotel Redevelopment, Billbergia and MCP to Develop Mixed-Use Development at Sydney, Australia, Star Hotel Group Acquired Rydges Mackay Suites in Queensland, Australia, Hoshino Acquiring Kai Poroto for JPY3.06 Billion in Hokkaido, Japan, Singapore has Established New Route to Labuan Bajo, Indonesia.
In the dynamic world of hospitality, where every decision influences the bottom line, comp sets—or competitor sets—play a pivotal role in benchmarking and profit intelligence. The right comp set doesn’t just offer data; it delivers context, enabling hotel operators to make informed decisions that optimize operations and boost profitability.
Aimbridge Hospitality, a leading, global hotel management company and the world’s largest third-party hotel operator, today announced that it has entered into a Restructuring Support Agreement with overwhelming support from its first and second lien lenders and its existing sponsor that would right-size the Company’s capital structure by converting more than $1.1 billion in debt to equity, and infuse $100 million in new capital, significantly strengthening the Company’s financial position.
The Caribbean and Latin American (CALA) region remained a top destination for travelers in 2024, with visitation increasing by 5% to 10%. In response, hotel companies are actively developing in CALA, while regional owners and operators are innovating to meet the evolving demands of today's travelers.