Tambourine Reimagines Nevis for a New Era of Luxury Travel, Honored with 2025 Adrian Award
Tambourine's Nevis rebrand drove mobile engagement up 84%, hotel leads up 75%, and restaurant leads up 2,281%.
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Global expansion, independent spirit: collection brands from Accor and Ennismore unlock new opportunity
Accor operates 180+ collection brand hotels with 125+ in pipeline, targeting 65% growth by preserving property individuality while providing global scale.
IHG Hotels & Resorts accelerates European growth expanding its portfolio by over a quarter in three years
IHG added 32,800 rooms across Europe in three years, with conversions accounting for 84% of 2025 openings and Germany representing over 20% of the portfolio.
From Greece to Thailand, Here’s Where Hilton is Opening and Renovating This Season
Hilton announces major expansion with 4 new Greece properties, Thailand debuts including first Canopy, and brand launches in Kenya, India, and Saudi Arabia.
Marriott International Accelerates Midscale Growth in Europe with the Launch of Series by Marriott
Marriott signs 11 hotel deals across Italy and UK to launch Series by Marriott brand in Europe, targeting midscale growth with conversion-friendly properties.
Extended Stay America Premier Suites Celebrates Five Years of Growth
Premier Suites has grown to nearly 60 hotels since 2021, targeting 100 properties by 2030 in the midscale extended stay segment.
Hyatt Unlocks Growth in the Southeast United States with Expanding Essentials Portfolio
Hyatt announces 30+ Essentials hotels across Southeast US representing 4,000 rooms, targeting growing secondary markets with select-service brands.
Garner Becomes Fastest Scaling Global Brand in IHG History
The brand reached 100 open hotels in just 16 months, with conversion properties accounting for 52% of IHG's room openings in 2025.
Marriott International Signs Landmark Agreement with KS Hotels to Introduce The Luxury Collection to Cambodia and Laos
Two iconic boutique hotels in Siem Reap and Luang Prabang will convert to The Luxury Collection brand by 2026-2027, marking Marriott's debut in Laos.
Hilton Accelerates Multi‑Brand Growth in Brazil with Plans to Double Portfolio by 2030
Hilton plans to double its Brazil portfolio to nearly 60 hotels by 2030, with major expansion into new markets including Manaus, Natal, and airport locations.
Frasers Hospitality executes multi-market strategic asset enhancement plan to drive sustainable value creation
The $140 million program targets properties in Kuala Lumpur, London, Melbourne and Singapore with refurbishments, room additions and sustainability upgrades.
Limehome expands European partner network through repeat collaborations and strategic signings
Recent partnerships include hotel conversions in Brussels (114 units) and Milan (30 units), with repeat deals accounting for nearly 50% of pipeline.
Essex Hotel Management Partners with Larkin Hospitality to Add Six Properties to Management Portfolio
The deal adds 581 keys across six properties in New England, expanding Essex from 11 to 17 hotels and marking its first AC Hotel management.
LyvInn to build on Frankfurt success
The brand achieved a 135 RGI in Frankfurt, outperforming competitors by 35%, and targets 14 hotels by 2029 across key European cities.
If You’re Selling to Hotels, You’re Probably Doing It Wrong
Industry expert explains why vendors fail at hotel sales: they pitch to people without authority, lead with features over business problems, and ignore hospitality's complex decision hierarchy.
By Cory Falter, Partner, Lure Agency
Limehome strengthens Belgian presence with flagship signing in Brussels’ European Quarter
Limehome will convert a 114-unit hotel in Brussels' European Quarter into serviced apartments, opening in early 2027.
HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 27 February 2026
The newsletter covers five major hotel transactions across Asia Pacific totaling over USD200 million, including conversions and REIT acquisitions.
Revenue on the line: Why the voice channel matters more than ever
Hospitality leaders discuss treating phone calls as revenue opportunities rather than cost centers, using unified guest data to boost direct booking conversion.
Karen Stephens, Chief Marketing Officer, Revinate, Inc.
Hotel competitors: The ultimate guide to building your perfect competitive set in 2026
The guide details 11 criteria for selecting 5-10 direct competitors, from location and price to amenities and online presence, with automated tracking solutions.
By Laure Cremers, Content Specialist, Lighthouse
Minor Hotels Brings Luxury Anantara Hotels & Resorts Brand to Australia with Announcement of Anantara Perth Hotel
The 150-room property will anchor a AUD $3.8 billion Burswood Point development opening in 2032, marking Anantara's first Australian location.