HVS ANAROCK MONITOR, January 2026
December occupancy eased to 68-70% due to air travel disruptions, but ARR and RevPAR grew 7-9% YoY with Bengaluru leading at 20-25% rate growth.
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Hilton Continues Rapid Growth in Türkiye with New Signings across Four Brands
Five new properties span Hilton's flagship, DoubleTree, Tapestry Collection, and Garden Inn brands, opening between 2026-2028 across Istanbul, Antalya, and Kocaeli.
IHG’s Vignette Collection Reaches 10 Open Hotels in Greater China
IHG's luxury lifestyle brand now operates across major Chinese cities, focusing on converting existing properties while preserving their character.
Everhome Suites Expands Footprint with Openings in Texas and Kentucky and New Jersey, Crossing the 25th Property Milestone
Choice Hotels' Everhome Suites reaches 27 properties nationwide with three new openings, becoming one of the first recently launched midscale extended stay brands to pass 25 properties.
From Data Wrangler to Commercial Strategist: Can AI Elevate the Revenue Manager’s Role?
The article argues AI should transform revenue managers from data analysts into strategic advisors by automating reporting tasks and providing clear decision rationale.
By Samuel Johnson, Head of Operations, LodgIQ™
🦀 The Moltbook Effect on Hospitality: When AI Talks to AI - and No One Is in the Room
AI systems increasingly form consensus about hotel asset values through machine-to-machine interactions, potentially creating persistent misperceptions that affect lending, investment, and acquisition decisions.
IHG Strengthens UK Presence with Four Hotel Agreements across Garner and voco Brands
IHG adds over 380 rooms through partnership expansion with Fairview Hotels, including one voco London property and three Garner locations opening through 2026.
London and Regional Announces Strategic Transformation and a Vertically Integrated Operating Platform Amid Global Growth
London and Regional transforms into L+R with new unified platform and launches Iconic Hotels & Resorts operating company with veteran Shan Kanagasingham as COO.
Cheval Collection hails growth after loyalty launch
Cheval Collection exceeded loyalty enrollment targets by 40% in six months and achieved revenue benchmarks ahead of schedule through GHA DISCOVERY.
Greek Hospitality Industry Performance - 4th Quarter 2025
International arrivals rose 4.6% to 37 million, but infrastructure strain and a 29.8% tax burden on gross room rates squeezed hotel profitability despite revenue growth.
HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin - Week Ending 30 January 2026
European hotel transaction roundup covers €228 million in deals across Spain, Portugal, France, Netherlands and UK, with Arcano Partners' €120M Tenerife acquisition leading the activity.
Canada's Hotel Construction Pipeline Shows Momentum with Construction Starts Up Year-Over-Year
Construction starts surged 60% year-over-year to 16 projects, while the total pipeline reached 332 projects across 45,429 rooms.
Hospitality’s Quiet Reboot: Why the Next 12 Months Will Redefine How Hotels Actually Work
The article appears to examine upcoming fundamental changes to hotel operational models over the next year.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 24 January
CoStar data shows all key metrics declined year-over-year, with Minneapolis leading gains and Washington D.C. seeing steepest drops.
ALIS 2026 Takeaways: A Hotel Investment Landscape Defined by Liquidity, Caution, and a Race for Differentiation
Despite abundant capital availability, hotel deal volume remains low due to compressed cash flows and major capital requirements, though the bid-ask gap has narrowed to 5%.
By Rodney Clough, President - HVS Americas, Denver, HVS
Shiji Hits Major Milestone with 400th Hyatt Infrasys POS and Full Digital F&B Ecosystem Install
The milestone includes deployment of a full digital F&B ecosystem at Hyatt Regency Greenville, featuring mobile POS and QR ordering technology.
Influence Society and Consulate General of France to Host SOCIETIES in New York. A Curated Symposium for Hospitality Leaders
The invitation-only symposium on February 19, 2026 will focus on AI integration in luxury hospitality marketing and revenue optimization strategies.
Trading Places
A hotel controller's personal story about trading jobs with a colleague across borders, highlighting the importance of relationships and quick thinking in hospitality careers.
By David Lund, The Hotel Financial Coach, David Lund
Absolute Hotel Services Announces Management Agreement for U Phu Quoc, a 5-star Beachfront Resort Set to Open in 2029
The 200-room beachfront resort in Phu Quoc's Special Economic Zone marks U Hotels & Resorts' expansion into Vietnam's growing island tourism market.
Ten Luxury Trends for the 2026 Luxury Renaissance
The analysis identifies ten emerging trends shaping ultra-luxury hospitality, from low-occupancy designs and agriluxury to integrated wellness stays and cognitive longevity programs.
By Larry Mogelonsky and Adam Mogelonsky