Marriott International Delivers Record-Setting Expansion in Greater China Region in 2025
The company signed over 200 deals adding 36,000 rooms to its pipeline, with select service brands growing 40% year-over-year.
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H World Group Launches New Hanting Inn Brand, Advancing Hanting Hotel's Vision of Hospitality as Everyday Travel Infrastructure
H World's new Hanting Inn brand targets conversions in lower-tier cities with reduced investment requirements and modular renovation standards.
Dreamscape Hospitality Expands Midwest Presence with Stevens Point Hotel Transitions
Dreamscape took over management of two Holiday Inn properties totaling 215 rooms, with the full-service location featuring 38,000+ square feet of event space.
Talent, Technology and Tenacity: The State of India’s Accommodation Industry in 2025
The Statista-Booking.com survey of 285 Indian hoteliers shows 75% expect positive growth in next six months, with 70% reporting higher occupancy rates despite tighter funding access.
By Santosh Kumar, Regional Manager, India, Booking.com
Europe's Hotel Pipeline Reaches Record Highs in Early Planning, Upper Upscale, and Luxury Development
The report shows 1,717 projects totaling 252,600 rooms across Europe, with early planning stage hitting record highs and luxury segment reaching historic project counts.
Hospitality America Marks 30 Years of Partnership-Led Growth and Operational Stewardship
The South Carolina-based company operates hotels across the Southeast and Midwest, with recent openings including Element Charleston Airport and Hotel Avail in Arkansas.
Kerten Hospitality Enters 2026 With Strong Momentum, Accelerating Expansion And Bolstering Leadership
Kerten signed 1,000 new keys in January 2026 after reporting 55% revenue growth and 69% GOP increase in 2025, with six openings planned for early 2026.
Ascott signs record 19,000 units across 102 properties in 2025
The Asia-Pacific operator expanded into 10+ new cities including Wellington and Taipei, with 30% of signings from existing partners and strong franchise momentum in East Asia.
Airport Hotel Revival Done Right at Sonesta LAX
Sonesta LAX increased average length of stay to 1.7 nights after a $42M renovation by targeting weekend leisure travelers and local guests.
By Larry Mogelonsky and Adam Mogelonsky
GBTA Calls for Balanced Approach to New ESTA Requirements, Citing Risks to Global Business Travel, U.S. Competitiveness, and International Data Privacy Compliance
GBTA survey of 571 professionals shows 78% are concerned about proposed ESTA changes, with 43% more likely to hold meetings outside the U.S.
Luxury: the brand premium pays, but not at any price
The piece argues luxury hotels must balance brand premiums with perceived value, avoiding oversupply that dilutes exclusivity and weakens pricing power.
By Vanguélis Panayotis, CEO MKG Consulting & Hospitality ON / MRICS, Hospitality ON
The AI Dilemma: Should Hotels Wait or Build?
The author argues hotels should create small experimental AI teams rather than wait for mature solutions or make large investments.
By Martin Soler, Partner, Soler & Associates
U.S. hotel results for week ending 31 January
Overall U.S. performance shows occupancy down 4.3% and RevPAR down 4.0%, with Nashville seeing unusual gains due to Winter Storm Fern displacement bookings.
Milan hotel booking levels top 85% ahead of Winter Olympics
CoStar data shows February occupancy will hit 77.9%, the highest on record for Milan, with ADR jumping 48.1% year over year.
Marriott International Signs Multi-Property Agreement with Masterise Group, Accelerating Expansion in Vietnam
Marriott International, Inc. announces a landmark signed agreement with Masterise Group to open four hotels, with one branded residence, in Vietnam, adding close to 1,900 keys to the group's nationwide portfolio and introducing Marriott’s industry-leading luxury, premium, and select hotel brands to cities across Vietnam’s key urban, economic and leisure destinations.
A Conversation with the CEO of Marriott International, Tony Capuano
Capuano discusses bifurcated consumer demand, AI as capacity creation for human connection, and multi-year tech replatforming across 260M+ Bonvoy members.
Anthony Capuano in conversation with Sloan Dean
Pipeline Growth Continues Across Latin America with a 13% Project Increase at the 2025 Year-end Close
The Q4 2025 data shows Mexico, Brazil, and Dominican Republic driving regional growth, with midscale segment posting 25% room growth year-over-year.
HVS ANAROCK MONITOR, January 2026
December occupancy eased to 68-70% due to air travel disruptions, but ARR and RevPAR grew 7-9% YoY with Bengaluru leading at 20-25% rate growth.
Hilton Continues Rapid Growth in Türkiye with New Signings across Four Brands
Five new properties span Hilton's flagship, DoubleTree, Tapestry Collection, and Garden Inn brands, opening between 2026-2028 across Istanbul, Antalya, and Kocaeli.
IHG’s Vignette Collection Reaches 10 Open Hotels in Greater China
IHG's luxury lifestyle brand now operates across major Chinese cities, focusing on converting existing properties while preserving their character.