JMBM Guides Largest Hotel Sale in California in 2025
Newbond Holdings and Conversant Capital acquired distressed hotel assets representing 10% of a city's inventory through a court-supervised receivership process.
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HVS ANAROCK MONITOR, November 2025
India's hotels saw ARR rise 10-12% year-on-year in October 2025, driven by corporate travel recovery and Diwali leisure demand.
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.
Israel’s Tourism and Hospitality Outlook – From Recovery to Reinvention
The report projects 2% GDP growth for 2025 with tourism recovering through North American and European visitors, while the Abraham Accords create new regional travel opportunities.
By Ronit Copeland, Founder & Managing Partner - HVS Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, HVS
HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin - Week Ending 28 November 2025
Six separate hotel acquisitions across France, Belgium, and UK totaled over €17.5 million, with buyers including Sofidy, Extendam, and New World Hospitality.
HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 28 November 2025
Major deals include Blackstone's JPY14B acquisition of Bespoke Hotel Osaka and KKR's JPY120B exit from Hyatt Regency Tokyo at double original investment.
JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa + Rampart Casino Engages Colicchio Consulting to Reimagine Culinary Program
Colicchio Consulting led the $75 million F&B transformation introducing seven new dining concepts including brands from James Beard winner Shawn McClain and Top Chef's Fabio Viviani.
CommingleIQ: Hotel Storytelling Reimagined
Lodging Interactive's new platform combines AI-optimized content with integrated storytelling to drive direct bookings and improve hotel discoverability.
BTO 2025, Florence: Zero Click, Zero Friction. A New Grammar for Hospitality.
Lobby's CEO and Elegia's founders presented how AI automation can bridge the gap between guest expectations for instant service and hotels' outdated manual workflows.
Performance Max (PMax) Campaigns: The Automated Future of Google Ads
Google's AI-driven campaign type automates ad delivery across all Google channels but risks cannibalizing existing search campaigns and lacks granular control.
By Kylie Chen, Director of Paid Strategy, Cogwheel Marketing & Analytics
Leonardo Hotels acquires four further hotels in Germany
The acquisition adds 638 rooms across four IntercityHotels, bringing Leonardo's German portfolio to 73 properties after renovations complete in Q2 2026.
When Your Sustainable Products Start Acting Like Hotel Staff…
The piece uses creative analogies to compare sustainable hotel products like wooden key cards and bamboo amenities to dedicated hotel staff members.
Small Luxury Hotels of the World debuts Call-to-Action Report
SLH introduces 10 mandatory sustainability standards for all 650+ member hotels by 2027 and expands its Considerate Collection to 82 certified properties across 40+ countries.
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.
AI is coming for the PMS, but not the way you think
The article explores how artificial intelligence will transform property management systems in unexpected ways for the hospitality industry.
By Martin Soler, Partner, Soler & Associates
Sales equals Speed in 2026 for hotel lead nurturing
The author argues hotels must respond to inquiries within five minutes to capture 100% lead quality, with response effectiveness declining exponentially after that.
Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia Marks Ninth Edition in Riyadh
The conference will return to Riyadh in April 2026, following this year's event that generated USD 1.6 billion in business opportunities and 11 hotel signings.
The Leading Hotels of the World Holds its 59th Annual Convention in Bangkok, Thailand
The three-day event brought together leaders from 425+ independent luxury hotels to explore AI, generational shifts, and global trends affecting hospitality.
Newbond Holdings and Conversant Capital Close Acquisition of Two Major San Francisco Hotels
The $408 million deal gives the partnership control of roughly 10% of San Francisco's hotel inventory amid the city's hospitality recovery.
Following completion of citizenM integration with Marriott International, citizenM hotel ownership group debuts Another Star and announces refinancing
Another Star closes $685M refinancing led by J.P. Morgan following Marriott's acquisition of the citizenM brand and integration into Marriott Bonvoy.