Canada's Hotel Construction Pipeline Shows Momentum with Construction Starts Up Year-Over-Year
Construction starts surged 60% year-over-year to 16 projects, while the total pipeline reached 332 projects across 45,429 rooms.
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Absolute Hotel Services Announces Management Agreement for U Phu Quoc, a 5-star Beachfront Resort Set to Open in 2029
The 200-room beachfront resort in Phu Quoc's Special Economic Zone marks U Hotels & Resorts' expansion into Vietnam's growing island tourism market.
Doug Kennedy’s Next Staff Training Webcast: How To Meet Luxury Brand Standards Without Sounding Robotic
Kennedy's webcast teaches hotel staff how to deliver luxury brand standards naturally without sounding scripted or robotic during guest interactions.
High school students to explore hospitality management career opportunities
Penn State's six-day summer program for juniors and seniors includes business visits, kitchen operations, and industry expert interactions.
Colorado Springs Hotel Market: Recovery, Headwinds, and Growth Potential
HVS analysis examines Colorado Springs' hotel market recovery amid government travel cuts and new supply challenges, with long-term optimism driven by tourism investments and airport expansion.
Hampton by Hilton Named No. 1 Hotel Franchise on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®, Extends Record 17‑Consecutive Year Run
Hampton leads 12 Hilton brands recognized in Entrepreneur's rankings, with over 3,100 hotels across 46 countries driving the achievement.
Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Africa 2026 to Spotlight Investment, Innovation and Destination Growth Across Sub-Saharan Africa
The summit will gather hospitality leaders in Nairobi to discuss investment opportunities and development strategies across Sub-Saharan Africa's growing hotel market.
The Leadership Gap We Keep Blaming on Generations
The author argues that workplace tensions between generations stem from inadequate leadership education, not generational deficiencies.
By Franck Desplechin, CEO Founder | F&B Expert, Cheffranck.com
Curator Hotel & Resort Collection Welcomes Inns of Monterey in California
Curator adds five boutique Monterey properties to its California portfolio, bringing its statewide collection to over 35 independent hotels.
Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia announces first speakers for 2026 edition
The April 2026 event expects 1,100+ delegates and will focus on investment opportunities across Saudi Arabia's hospitality sector, including giga projects and secondary cities.
Case Study: Hotel Opening Purchasing & Installation
FF&E consultants rescued a delayed dual-property California hotel opening by coordinating missing procurements and installations when original teams lacked visibility.
The Customer Service Department Isn’t Broken – The System Is
The author argues that customer service complaints stem from flawed operational systems rather than individual employee performance.
By Shep Hyken, Customer Service and Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker and Bestselling Author, Shepard Presentations, LLC.
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.
Hyatt Finishes 2025 with Highest Number of U.S. Room Signings in Five Years, Reaches Record Global Pipeline of Approximately 148,000 Rooms
Hyatt's record 148,000-room pipeline reflects 7% growth driven by 30% increase in U.S. signings and strong expansion across Asia Pacific markets.
Hilton Delivers Strong 6.7% Net Unit Growth in 2025, Closes Year with Record 520,000 Rooms Under Development
The company added 800 hotels and 100,000 rooms while launching two new brands and achieving a record development pipeline of 520,000 rooms.
Newport Hospitality Group Expands Midwest Presence with Dual-Branded Hilton Hotel
Newport adds 240-room dual-branded Hilton property in Columbus through management contract, expanding its Hilton portfolio to 14 hotels.
HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 23 January 2026
Weekly roundup covers JPY6.8 billion in hotel transactions across Japan, plus acquisitions in Hong Kong and Australia, and a Seoul development project.
The Spirit in the Machine
Warns that while AI systems now preserve guest data and operational knowledge, hotels risk developing leaders who understand dashboards but lack real-world judgment.
By Terence Ronson, Founder & Managing Director, Pertlink Limited
You don't need a new you. You need a better you.
Hospitality revenue management expert argues that professional success requires strategic trade-offs and clarity about priorities, not just maximizing productivity.
By Fabian Bartnick, Founder, Infinito