The 200-room beachfront resort in Phu Quoc's Special Economic Zone marks U Hotels & Resorts' expansion into Vietnam's growing island tourism market.
ECG's analysis of 219 TripAdvisor reviews shows how institutional proximity to UIC and Rush Hospital drives 24% of guest bookings at the Chicago property.
The acquisition follows Experimental's recent purchase of Hotel Infante Sagres in Porto, strengthening the group's Portuguese expansion strategy.
GCSTIMES proposes using sustainably-made key cards with subtle messaging to encourage guests to extend business trips for leisure, reducing travel frequency and emissions.
Research reveals Top 10% of U.S. households will drive $544 billion in leisure travel by 2026, with trip frequency and spending surging since 2022.
The survey of 500+ U.S. luxury travelers shows 79% plan to increase spending in 2026, with 60% willing to prepay for 20% discounts.
The weekly bulletin covers 12 major hotel transactions across Europe totaling hundreds of millions in deals, including W London's sale and Grand Hotel Vienna's €100M acquisition.
Forbes reports 25% growth in bleisure travel in 2024, with Perk forecasting 500%+ growth by 2033 as hotels adapt with flexible rates and work-life integration.
Newport adds 240-room dual-branded Hilton property in Columbus through management contract, expanding its Hilton portfolio to 14 hotels.
Adagio achieved 4% energy reduction and 5% water savings across certified properties, with results spanning 10 countries including UAE and Qatar.
Roomzzz implemented RMS across 11 UK aparthotels, saving 11 hours daily through automated night audits and reducing manual payment processing by 40%.
GlobalData reports M&A activity remained stable while venture financing fell 21% and private equity declined 28%.
Meliá signed 51 new hotels representing 9,200 rooms in 2025, with 78% of pipeline properties in premium and luxury segments across 44 countries.
Noble acquired 14 Woodspring Suites properties across high-growth U.S. markets at below replacement cost to scale its branded long-term accommodations platform.
The example showcases how wooden key cards with embossed textures can serve as tactile brand touchpoints that reflect location and event purpose.
GCSTIMES introduces a plant-based leather wristband that functions as a keyless entry device, combining sustainable materials with discreet luxury aesthetics.
The article explores strategies for luxury hotel brands to grow without losing prestige, including redefining luxury through brand values and horizontal expansion into new revenue streams.
Weekly roundup covers eight major European hotel transactions totaling over £400 million, led by Criterion's £220 million St Giles London acquisition.
The trend emphasizes craftsmanship and meaningful experiences over flashy branding, with sustainability naturally aligning through timeless design and low-impact operations.
Two properties in Crete and Rhodes will launch April 2026 as part of Domes' relaunched Aulūs ultra all-inclusive brand targeting millennials and families.