Nominations Open for the 2026 ALIS CALA Rising Star Award to be presented at ALIS CALA
ISHC and The BHN Group seek nominations for professionals 35 and under working in Caribbean and Latin America hospitality markets.
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Travel and tourism sector deal activity down 5% in 2025, finds GlobalData
GlobalData reports M&A activity remained stable while venture financing fell 21% and private equity declined 28%.
Meliá Hotels International Celebrates Its 70th Anniversary at FITUR, Ushering in a New Phase of Solid and Sustained Growth
Meliá signed 51 new hotels representing 9,200 rooms in 2025, with 78% of pipeline properties in premium and luxury segments across 44 countries.
Noble Continues Expansion of Branded Long-Term Accommodations Platform with 14-Property Portfolio Acquisition
Noble acquired 14 Woodspring Suites properties across high-growth U.S. markets at below replacement cost to scale its branded long-term accommodations platform.
The Hotel Owner AI Playbook and Toolkit
The playbook shows hotel owners how AI can protect EBITDA, improve cash flow predictability, and defend valuation multiples through early signal detection and owner-level interventions.
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.
The Bench Restructures Leadership to Support Global Growth and Investor Engagement
Ali Shahid becomes CEO after nine years with the company, while founder Jonathan Worsley transitions to Chairman role.
Tourism Investment in Bulgaria: New UN Tourism Guidelines Highlight Opportunities in the Sector
UN Tourism's new investment guidelines showcase Bulgaria's record 13.3 million visitors in 2024 and major brand commitments from Hyatt, Marriott, and Hilton.
HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 9 January 2026
Weekly roundup covers major Asia Pacific hotel transactions totaling over AUD1.2 billion, led by Blackstone's Hamilton Island acquisition.
Trybe Announces $30M Series A Investment From Five Elms Capital
The $30M investment from Five Elms Capital will fund global expansion, AI feature development, and enhanced payments capabilities for the spa software provider.
When Nobody’s Watching: Why 99%+ Reliability Is the Only ROI That Matters
RobosizeME argues that 99%+ reliability should precede ROI measurement in hotel automation, citing a study showing 72% of chains avoid workflow automation due to trust issues.
By Stephen Burke, Founder and CEO, RobosizeME
Trinity Investments Expands European Platform With Acquisition of The Hoxton, Poblenou in Barcelona
Trinity's third European acquisition since 2023 adds to a portfolio including The Standard London and Park Hyatt Zurich as the firm builds scale across luxury and lifestyle segments.
Excellence Endowment Bolsters Senior Living Programing in Hospitality Management
Penn State's School of Hospitality Management receives $50,000 total from Liberty Lutheran and Waverly Heights to expand senior living career programming.
HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 12 December 2025
Major deals include KRW500B South Korean fund acquiring two Seoul hotels, AUD370M Forest Endeavour purchase of Novotel Surfers Paradise, and HKD950M Hong Kong hotel sale.
Noble Expands Branded Long-Term Accommodations Platform With 35-Asset Portfolio Acquisition
Noble acquires 4,000+ rooms across 19 states, adding significant scale to its extended-stay platform in high-growth markets.
ISHC Honors Bruce White with the Pioneer Award at ALIS
ISHC will honor the late White Lodging founder at ALIS 2026 for pioneering dual-brand hotels and transforming franchising relationships.
UN Tourism Presents “Tourism Doing Business: Investing in Lithuania” During High-Level Visit to Madrid
UN Tourism launched investment guidelines highlighting 14 projects worth €692.2 million across Lithuania's wellness, MICE, and sustainable accommodation sectors.
Limehome accelerates European expansion with strategic investment
The €75 million from Cheyne Strategic Value Credit follows a record year of 3,500 new units signed across major European cities.
European Hotels Destination Index
CBRE's inaugural index ranks 66 European destinations on market fundamentals and economic factors to guide hotel investment decisions.
Automation & AI: Why Hotels Need the Basics Before the Brilliance
h2c's 2025 study reveals hotels trust AI more than they use it, with 62% citing lack of expertise as the top barrier to adoption.
By Linda Girrbach, Co-Founder & Head of Hospitality Consulting, RobosizeME