Another Star, same ambition to redefine hospitality
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Another Star, same ambition to redefine hospitality

Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to sit down with Lennert de Jong, Chief Executive Officer of Another Star, to explore the story behind the company’s new identity, the completion of citizenM’s integration into Marriott Bonvoy, and the landm...

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Founder, Hospitality Net
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by Henri Roelings and Lennert de Jong
5 December 2025Hospitality NetReal Estate & Investment
Another Star, same ambition to redefine hospitality
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From private investment to big capital: the professionalisation of the Dutch holiday park market

Where long-haul travel once seemed self-evident, destinations closer to home have now become more popular. Dutch travellers increasingly opt for holidays within the country, a trend that particularly benefits holiday parks. This development is expan...

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From private investment to big capital: the professionalisation of the Dutch holiday park market 4 December 2025CBRE HotelsReal Estate & Investment
From private investment to big capital: the professionalisation of the Dutch holiday park market
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Crow Holdings and Hilton Announce $100 Million Renovation and Long-Term Management Agreement for Iconic Hilton Anatole in Dallas

Crow Holdings and Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced a new long-term management agreement for Hilton Anatole, one of Dallas’s most celebrated hospitality landmarks. The recommitted partnership coincides with a $100 million investment to renovate the...

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Crow Holdings and Hilton Announce $100 Million Renovation and Long-Term Management Agreement for Iconic Hilton Anatole in Dallas 4 December 2025Crow HoldingsReal Estate & Investment
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Marriott didn’t spend $355M to buy 36 small-room hotels
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Marriott didn’t spend $355M to buy 36 small-room hotels

When Marriott International announced it would acquire the citizenM brand for $355 million in cash, the easy take was to call it "another lifestyle acquisition" in a long list of soft brands and hip logos.

Nicolas Vorsteher
Nicolas Vorsteher
Founder & CEO, chatlyn
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by Nicolas Vorsteher
4 December 2025chatlynReal Estate & Investment
Marriott didn’t spend $355M to buy 36 small-room hotels
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The New Economics of Hospitality: ESG, AI, And Value Creation in The MEA Region

The Middle East and Africa remain among the most dynamic frontiers for hospitality investment. Three trends stand out. First, diversification of economies- particularly in the Gulf, has positioned tourism as a strategic growth engine. Governments ar...

Hala Matar Choufany
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President - HVS Middle East, Africa and South Asia, Dubai
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Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia Marks Ninth Edition in Riyadh
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Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia Marks Ninth Edition in Riyadh

The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia - the Kingdom’s most influential hospitality investment conference - will return to the Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah in Riyadh from 20-22 April 2026 following the success of this year’s event, which...

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Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia Marks Ninth Edition in Riyadh26 November 2025The BenchReal Estate & Investment
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