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.
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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founders presented how AI automation can bridge the gap between guest expectations for instant service and hotels' outdated manual workflows.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.
Aimbridge Hospitality Selected to Manage Six-Hotel Portfolio in Mexico
The six Real Inn properties across Mexico will undergo renovations and rebrand as voco hotels by 2026, bringing Aimbridge's voco count to 10 properties.
Royalton Hotels & Resorts Outlines Comprehensive Support Plan for Jamaica’s Recovery
Five Royalton properties in Jamaica will remain closed until August-September 2026 following Hurricane Melissa damage, with 200+ staff retained for restoration work.
HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin - Week Ending 21 November 2025
Weekly European hotel transaction report covering five deals totaling over £100 million, including Leonardo's UK acquisitions and H10's Porto purchase.
Maestro PMS Launches Enhanced Online Gift Card Module to Help Hotels Strengthen Loyalty, Branding
Maestro PMS enhanced its gift card module with customizable designs and cross-property redemption to boost loyalty and revenue during peak gifting seasons.