Is Your Hotel the Destination or Just a Place to Sleep?
The article examines seven hotel formats that function as destinations themselves, from mega-resorts to wellness retreats and remote lodges.
The article examines seven hotel formats that function as destinations themselves, from mega-resorts to wellness retreats and remote lodges.
Analysis from IHIF EMEA reveals leisure properties driving investment while urban markets face uncertainty, with Southern Europe emerging as the core geographic focus.
The group signed 272 new hotels in 2025, with China accounting for 170 properties and India reaching 200 hotels in operation and development.
Sage takes over management of the 106-room luxury property on CU Anschutz medical campus, recently acquired by the University of Colorado.
The author argues that historic hotels create competitive advantage by offering authentic narratives and cultural connections that transform guests beyond traditional service delivery.