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Hotel Investment Expected to Increase in 2025

A JLL survey reveals growing optimism in hotel investments, with rising cross-border activity, first-time buyers, and a focus on luxury and extended-stay assets despite challenges from increased capital costs.

8 hours ago

Hotels

Marriott Starts to Lay Off Corporate Employees

Now that Marriott International has doubled in size over a decade, it saw an opportunity to rethink its organization and restructure for efficiency.

Sean O'Neill | 9 hours ago

Hotels

Wyndham and Lafayette Square Unveil $100 Million Fund for Diverse Hotel Owners

To expand the pool of hotel owners, it's not enough to provide access to capital. So in a pragmatic move, Wyndham is also providing a kind of support system (think mentorship in operations expertise and facilities management).

Sean O'Neill | 18 hours ago

Daily Lodging Report

Melbourne Hotels See Lift From Major Concerts

Melbourne's hotel performance in October surged due to concerts by Olivia Rodrigo and Coldplay, the Melbourne Marathon, and Melbourne Fashion Week, with occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR reaching record highs.

19 hours ago

Daily Lodging Report

The U.S. Election Day’s Impact on Hotel Revenue

STR reported U.S. hotel data for the week ended November 9. U.S. hotel RevPAR fell -3.5%, with occupancy down -3.5%.

1 day ago

Experiences

Viceroy Bets on Experiences in Overhaul of Luxury Hotel Brand

Viceroy, a collection of hotels and resorts, has rebranded. It now promises to curate luxury experiences that will be consistently top-tier and locally immersive, from Portuguese beekeeping to glassblowing in Los Cabos.

Sean O'Neill | 2 days ago

Hotels

Oberoi Parent to Open 9 International Properties by 2029

Oberoi’s expansion plans don't seem random as it targets booming tourism hubs like Saudi Arabia and Egypt that attract luxury travelers.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 days ago

Daily Lodging Report

China’s Hotel Pipeline at Q3 2024

China's hotel construction pipeline reached 3,853 projects with 703,312 rooms in Q3 2024, showing steady growth, with significant openings forecast for 2025 and 2026.

2 days ago

Hotels

Oberoi Heads to London as Indian Hotels Go Global

Oberoi Hotels' decision to expand to Europe is part of a trend. Indian hotel chains are establishing a presence beyond India to capitalize on their brand value among Indian travelers.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 days ago

Daily Lodging Report

Design Hotels Announces 10% Global Portfolio Growth

Design Hotels reported 10% portfolio growth, highlighted by new agreements including new Firmdale properties, and expansion with Grupo Habita, Drift Hotels, and ASH.

3 days ago