2025 HVS Middle East & Africa Hotel Valuation Index
HVS index tracks hotel values across 23 markets in 16 countries, with Riyadh leading at +100% growth since 2019, driven by tourism strategies and infrastructure investment.
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The Chef’s AI Starter Toolkit: Practical Ways to Use Artificial Intelligence in the Kitchen
Terence Ronson's toolkit shows chefs how to use AI for menu costing, planning, and guest communication without technical skills, including ready-to-use workflows and responsible usage guidelines.
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.
The New Economics of Hospitality: ESG, AI, And Value Creation in The MEA Region
HVS executive outlines three investment priorities for MEA hospitality: sovereign-backed mega-developments, AI-enhanced valuation models, and ESG integration as capital prerequisites.
By Hala Matar Choufany, President - HVS Middle East, Africa and South Asia, Dubai, HVS
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
PATA and CWP Team Up to Produce Pacific Asia: Tourism with Purpose
PATA's new digital series will launch at the 2026 Annual Summit in Korea and showcase sustainable tourism initiatives across Asia Pacific.
IHG Hotels & Resorts marks 50 years in Saudi Arabia and opens a new chapter of inspired hospitality
IHG has grown from one hotel in 1975 to over 100 properties open and planned, targeting Saudi Arabia's 150 million visitor goal by 2030.