IHCL Signs Framework Agreement for 7 New Ginger Hotels, Adding 1,000 Keys
The partnership with Rajdarbar Group targets high-growth north Indian markets including Jaipur, Agra, and pilgrimage destinations.
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Choice Hotels EMEA Announces Long-Term Africa Growth Plan with 100-Hotel Commitment by 2035
The expansion launches with three Kenyan properties under Clarion and Ascend brands, part of Choice's broader EMEA growth delivering 17% unit growth in 2025.
MMGY Survey Signals a Defining Split in Asia-Pacific Outbound Travel as China and India Drive Growth
MMGY study of 4,000 travelers shows China and India planning 3.2-3.5 trips annually versus 1.9-2.3 for Australia, Japan, and South Korea.
Dusit highlights rare convergence of Michelin recognition across hotels, dining, and the culinary talent it has trained
Dusit's hotels earned three Michelin Keys while its culinary school alumni received six Michelin distinctions, including stars for AKKEE and GOAT Bangkok.
GCSTIMES Wooden Keys Cards: Magic for Kids, Ease for Grandparents.
GCSTIMES introduces wooden seashell-shaped key cards that form a flower when combined, designed to enhance multi-generational guest experiences through gamified check-ins.
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 Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 30 January 2026
Weekly roundup covers major hotel transactions across Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong and Korea totaling over $2.5 billion in combined deal value.
Driving Slower, Longer Bleisure Stays with GCSTIMES Sustainable Key Cards
GCSTIMES proposes using sustainably-made key cards with subtle messaging to encourage guests to extend business trips for leisure, reducing travel frequency and emissions.
Revenue Steady as Costs Shape Margins Across Europe & Spain
Eastern and Southern Europe lead profit growth while Western and Northern regions face margin pressure from rising labour and operational costs.
Sonesta Adds Four MOD Collection by Sonesta Hotels with Exploria Resorts
The four Exploria Resorts properties add 1,564 keys to Sonesta's portfolio, bringing the MOD soft brand to nine operating hotels across North America.
At Q4 2025 Close, Southern Markets Drive Future Growth in U.S. Hotel Construction
Dallas leads with 193 pipeline projects, while Phoenix tops under-construction activity with 35 active projects totaling 4,829 rooms.
HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin - Week Ending 23 January 2026
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.
Shanghai, London and Dubai among global leaders in new hotel room openings for 2026
CoStar data shows 2026 openings will jump 80% in Europe and triple in Middle East & Africa compared to 2025 actual deliveries.
Designing Quiet Luxury Through Thoughtful Wooden Key Cards
The example showcases how wooden key cards with embossed textures can serve as tactile brand touchpoints that reflect location and event purpose.
Dubai Holding expands European hospitality portfolio with acquisition in Mallorca
The acquisition expands Dubai Holding's ownership portfolio to 34 hotels and strengthens Jumeirah's European presence alongside properties in London, Capri, and Geneva.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 10 January
The U.S. hotel industry reported negative year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 10 January. CoStar is a leading global provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
Where Nature Opens the Door: Wooden and Bamboo Key Cards in Zen Hospitality
Explores how wooden and bamboo key cards enhance the guest experience in Zen-inspired hotels through natural materials that align with mindful hospitality principles.
Global Asset Solutions marks landmark year of growth, expansion and innovation
The firm now manages USD 6.6 billion in assets globally after 35% portfolio growth and key hires across EMEA, Middle East and Asia Pacific.
PATA Strengthens Collaboration with Euromonitor International to Empower Data-led Tourism Growth in Asia Pacific
The partnership will produce dedicated analytical articles for PATA's 2026-2028 destination forecasts and forecast webinars for industry professionals.
Hilton’s South East Asia Playbook: Secondary Cities, Design-Led Stays, and Wellness by Intention
Hilton's Southeast Asia head discusses expansion into secondary cities, wellness integration throughout guest journeys, and deploying different brands based on market fit rather than one-size-fits-all approaches.
Henri Roelings in conversation with Alexandra Murray