Crowne Plaza Liverpool City Centre – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts    A summary of European hotel transactions provided by HVS MCR and existing major investors to take Soho House private American owner-operator MCR Hotels, together with a consortium of investors, have entered into binding agreements to acquire all outstanding public shares of the global […]

Kerzner International to Open One&Only Resort in Fiji in 2029 – Image Credit Kerzner    Kerzner International plans to open a One&Only resort and private homes in Fiji’s Yasawa Islands by 2029, with homes available for sale starting in November. Kerzner International Holdings Limited has announced the development of a One&Only resort and private homes in […]

How to Win Over Price-Sensitive Travelers in 2025 – Image Credit TravelBoom Marketing    Despite economic uncertainty, travel demand is strong. According to the 2025 TravelBoom Booking Trends Study, over 90% of U.S. travelers are planning or considering a vacation this summer. But rising costs and inflation are driving more cautious, calculated decision-making. To win bookings, […]

Signia by Hilton La Cantera Resort & Spa – Image Credit Hilton    Hilton has announced plans to open the first Signia by Hilton property in Texas with the conversion of La Cantera Resort & Spa in San Antonio, set to begin operations in October 2025. Hilton has announced the signing and upcoming conversion of La […]

Direct Bookings Surge as Hotels Reevaluate OTA Partnerships    Hotels are increasingly moving away from online travel agencies like Booking.com, driven by legal challenges and a strategic shift towards direct bookings. The hospitality industry is witnessing a significant shift in its relationship with online travel agencies (OTAs), particularly Booking.com. A growing number of hotels are reporting […]

Tru by Hilton Saltillo – Guest Room – Image Credit Hilton    Hilton has opened a dual-branded hotel, Tru by Hilton and Homewood Suites by Hilton, in Saltillo, Mexico. Hilton has announced the opening of a dual-branded hotel in Saltillo, Mexico, featuring Tru by Hilton and Homewood Suites by Hilton. The development, owned by American Hotels […]

New Hilton Curio Collection Hotel to Open Early 2026 in London’s Financial District – Image Credit Hilton    This article reflects insights from lender-side conversations carried out as part of a strategic review of a UK-wide hotel portfolio in H1 2025. Interviews were conducted with a cross-section of lenders — to test appetite, indicative pricing, covenant […]

Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa – Image Credit Hyatt    Hyatt Hotels Corporation has opened the Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa, a new all-inclusive resort located on the northeast coast of the Dominican Republic. Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa, an all-inclusive beachfront resort situated in […]

Lobby rendering of Garner Hotel Pattaya Central – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts    IHG Hotels & Resorts will introduce its Garner brand to Southeast Asia with the opening of Garner Hotel Pattaya Central in Thailand this year. IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the expansion of its Garner brand into Southeast Asia, with the […]

Everhome Suites Bozeman – Image Credit Choice Hotels    Everhome Suites has announced the opening of several new locations across the United States, including its 20th property in Yuma, Arizona, as part of its ongoing expansion strategy. Everhome Suites, a brand under Choice Hotels International, has expanded its presence in the United States with the opening […]