a&o Hostels acquires Schulz Hotels as part of EUR 500 million growth strategy
The deal adds Schulz's 1,000-bed Berlin property and experienced founders to a&o's EUR 500 million expansion plan across European cities.
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The Lux Collective Accelerates Global Expansion with New Signings and a Growing Worldwide Pipeline
The Lux Collective secured seven new signings in 2025 with a 16-property pipeline across Asia, Middle East and Africa through 2028.
Davidson Hospitality Group Hosts Preeminent Food & Beverage Summit
The two-day Dallas summit focused on menu profitability, procurement cost savings, and team development for F&B leaders across Davidson's hotel portfolio.
Barriere Hotels Are Now Becoming Barriere Collection: a New Era for One of France's Most Iconic Luxury Hospitality Brands
The French luxury group is restructuring its century-old portfolio into four distinct collections: Signature (Fouquet's ultra-luxury), Heritage (iconic resorts), Address (boutique Maison Barrière), and Premium (business-leisure).
Grand Rapids, Michigan: A City on the Rise
HVS analysis highlights strong hotel demand growth driven by $1+ billion in upcoming developments including amphitheater, soccer stadium, and airport expansion.
By Angela Lahti, Associate, Tampa - St. Pete, HVS
Grupo Posadas Announces Continued Growth and Strategic Expansion Across Mexico and the Caribbean
The Mexican hotel operator has 34 properties under development worth $880 million, achieving an NPS of 64 and launching Sunvivia, its newest lifestyle brand.
Preferred Hotels & Resorts Reveals Its New Independent Hotel Openings for 2026
Eight luxury independent properties will join Preferred's portfolio across Europe, North America, Morocco and Mexico, including restored historic buildings and new builds.
BodyHoliday Announces a New Global Leadership Team to Usher in a New Era of International Expansion
The Caribbean wellness resort brand will open its first European property in Portugal's Algarve in 2029, featuring 175 rooms and a 40,000-square-foot spa facility.
Viceroy Hotels Expands into Africa with Three Luxury Safari Lodges
The brand's first African properties include three safari lodges in Zambia and Botswana, managed by African Bush Camps.
Tambourine Releases Presto, a Groundbreaking AI-enabled Front-End Website Editor
Tambourine's Presto adds AI-powered text editing and real-time front-end editing to its Symphony platform, eliminating back-end navigation for website updates.
Call of the Mountains: Hotel Investment in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Multiple new hotels and repositioned properties are targeting upscale segments in mountain markets like Boone and Highlands, with RevPAR growth strongest during off-peak months from 2016-2024.
By Courtney Vris, Senior Project Manager and Leader HVS Atlanta office, HVS
RIU Awards USA & Canada Celebrates its Eighth Edition in Mexico
The awards ceremony at Riu Palace Pacifico recognized 90 top-performing travel agents from USA and Canada, with winners including Inteletravel and Red Label Vacations.
Accor marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities with milestone progress in inclusive employment
Accor has hired 35 people with cognitive disabilities across Australia through its Diversity Pathways program, partnering with Flinders University.
Hotel Operator Launches AI Toolkit Broadening Information Access for Guests and Staff
Langham's three-phase AI rollout includes multilingual guest messaging, employee knowledge support, and commercial insights across 31 properties globally.
Pertlink Named Lead Hospitality Information Technology Partner for Moon World Resorts
Pertlink will provide IT infrastructure for seven planned 312-meter spherical resort destinations across global markets including Spain, China, and the US.
Hyatt Announces Plans to Triple Number of Hyatt Properties in Portugal by 2027
The expansion includes debuts for Andaz and The Standard lifestyle brands in Lisbon, plus new Hyatt Regency properties in Vilamoura and Cape Verde.
BLINK Design Group arrives in London: Founder Clint Nagata brings his visionary design philosophy to the UK
The luxury interior design firm, known for projects like Six Senses Kyoto and One&Only Le Saint Géran, has appointed William Evans and Matt Nadilo to lead the new studio.
HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin - Week Ending 21 November 2025
Weekly European hotel transaction report covering five deals totaling over £100 million, including Leonardo's UK acquisitions and H10's Porto purchase.
Hotel Investment & Development Trends: Key Takeaways from Cayuga’s Annual Conference
Industry experts discuss muted RevPAR growth, challenging financing conditions, and renovation projects dominating activity over new development.
By Jon Peck, President of Peck Hotel Consulting and active Consultant with Cayuga Hospitality Consultants, Cayuga Hospitality Consultants
We must restore the magic pact!
The author argues that hotel development stagnation stems from financing constraints and regulatory barriers, calling for renewed collaboration between developers, operators, and local governments.
By Vanguélis Panayotis, CEO MKG Consulting & Hospitality ON / MRICS, Hospitality ON