MiM Ibiza Hotel – Image Credit Meliá Hotels    Meliá Hotels International will assume management of MiM Hotels, owned by Leo Messi, integrating them into The Meliá Collection starting November 1. Meliá Hotels International has announced that it will manage MiM Hotels, a boutique brand owned by Leo Messi, beginning November 1. The MiM Hotels portfolio, […]

The Clancy Hotel in San Francisco recently sold for $115 Million – Image Credit Marriott International    Visit The U.S. hotel market is experiencing a slowdown in sales due to a significant gap between seller expectations and buyer willingness, according to industry experts at the Lodging Conference in Phoenix. Executives emphasized the need for sellers to […]

Crowne Plaza/Staybridge Suites Hotel – Image Credit Hodges Ward Elliott    Hodges Ward Elliott has completed the sale of the 462-room Crowne Plaza/Staybridge Suites located in Midtown Atlanta. Hodges Ward Elliott has announced the completion of a transaction involving the sale of the dual-branded Crowne Plaza/Staybridge Suites in Midtown Atlanta. The firm represented an institutional seller […]

Rendering of a guestroom at the Kimpton Era Midtown New York hotel. – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts    Kimpton is set to open the Kimpton Era Midtown New York in March 2026, featuring 529 guest rooms and multiple dining options operated by Apicii. Kimpton, in collaboration with Extell Development Company, has announced the upcoming […]

The Budget Paradox: Why do Hotels Cap Direct Booking Budgets but Give OTAs Unlimited Spend? – Image Credit Unsplash+    Most hotels fund their distribution channels in a way that doesn’t add up They cap annual budgets for direct bookings — their most profitable channel. Meanwhile, they give Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) Online Travel Agencies (OTAs […]

Hotel JAL City Nagoya Nishiki – Image Credit Okura Nikko Hotels    Weekly Hotel Industry Asia Pacific News Roundup from HVS KDXR Acquires Hotel JAL City Nagoya Nishiki for JPY7.42 Billion in Nagoya, Japan Kenedix Real Estate Fund Management, Inc., the asset management company of Japan-based KDX Realty Investment Corporation (“KDXR”), has acquired the 216-key Hotel […]

Asia Pacific’s Culinary Scene Embraces Luxury Comfort and Sensory Dining, Marriott Study Shows – Image Credit Marriott International    Marriott International’s Future of Food 2026 report highlights a shift towards comfort-driven luxury and local culinary traditions in Asia Pacific’s dining scene. Marriott International recently released a comprehensive report titled “The Future of Food 2026,” which delves […]

Rendering of the Marriott Atlanta Hotel to open in 2027 – Image Credit Monomoy Property Ventures    Monomoy Property Ventures (“Monomoy”), a real estate investment firm specializing in high-value hospitality and mixed-use assets, and Axonic Capital, a real estate-focused investment manager, have acquired 590 West Peachtree Street—currently operating as Crowne Plaza Atlanta Midtown. The property will undergo a […]

Events and Aussies Lift New Zealand Hotel Performance for September 2025 – Image Credit Unsplash    The New Zealand hotel market recorded another positive month, with nationwide growth in revenue per available room (RevPAR) of 10.7% year on year. The New Zealand hotel market recorded a strong performance in September, with nationwide revenue per available room […]

Red Sea EDITION Hotel – Image Credit Marriott International    The Red Sea EDITION has opened as the first hotel on Shura Island, Saudi Arabia, featuring 240 guest rooms and various amenities. The Red Sea EDITION has commenced operations on Shura Island, located on Saudi Arabia’s western coastline. The hotel is the first to open on […]