Jamie Pomeroy – Image Credit Stonebridge    Stonebridge has announced the promotion of Jamie Pomeroy to the position of Senior Vice President of Business Development. In his new role, Pomeroy will work alongside Chief Development Officer Kevin Dingle to enhance the company’s third-party management growth. His responsibilities will include cultivating relationships with hotel owners, identifying new […]

Ruby Rosi Hotel & Bar – Image Credit Lighthouse    Looking for an elevated stay? Munich – literally and figuratively – has some of the most awe-inspiring rooftop bars that instantly make you feel relaxed. Whether you’re on vacation or just ending a work day, there’s a rooftop for everybody! Münich might be the city of […]

CBRE Releases 2025 Australia and New Zealand Top 10 Hotel Owners & Operators Report – Image Credit CBRE    CBRE’s second annual Top 10 Hotel Owners and Operators Report for Australia and New Zealand not only benchmarks the largest hotel groups by room count but also introduces exclusive sentiment insights from senior executives across the sector. […]

Jenni Benzaquen – Image Credit Rosewood Hotels    Rosewood Hotel Group has appointed Jenni Benzaquen as Senior Vice President of Residential, effective September 1, 2025, to oversee the group’s residential business expansion globally. Rosewood Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Jenni Benzaquen as Senior Vice President of Residential, effective September 1, 2025. In her new […]

Unlocking Value in Hospitality: The New Era of Hotel Mixed-Use Development in Qualified Opportunity Zones – By Guy Maisnik – Image Credit Unsplash    The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) has fundamentally changed the landscape for real estate investment in America—permanently enshrining the Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) framework and expanding the horizon for hotel mixed-use development. […]

Lounge at the Hampton by Hilton St. Thomas – Image Credit Hilton    Hilton has expanded its presence in the Caribbean with the opening of the Hampton by Hilton St. Thomas, marking its first property in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The hotel, located across from Havensight Mall and overlooking Long Bay, features 126 rooms. This development […]

IHCL Announces Strategic Partnership for Over 150 Hotels in India – Image Credit IHCL    Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has entered a strategic partnership to acquire controlling stakes in ANK Hotels Pvt Ltd and Pride Hospitality Pvt Ltd, and signed a distribution agreement with Brij Hospitality Pvt Ltd, expanding its portfolio to over 550 hotels. Indian […]

London Hotel Industry Thrives in July with Record Room Rates Amid Major Events – Image Credit Unsplash    London’s hotels achieved record high average daily rates and revenue per available room in July, driven by the Wimbledon Championship and Oasis concerts. Occupancy levels soared, maintaining above 80% for most of the month, with peaks […]

New Hilton Curio Collection Hotel to Open Early 2026 in London’s Financial District – Image Credit Hilton    Lodging Econometrics (LE) has published its Q2 2025 Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report for Europe, indicating significant growth in the region’s hotel construction activities. As of the second quarter’s close, the total pipeline includes 1,690 projects and 248,972 […]

Choice Hotels International has announced the appointment of Aly El-Bassuni as the Senior Vice President of its Managed Hotels Division. In this new role, El-Bassuni will be responsible for overseeing the strategy and operations of Choice Hotels’ managed properties. His focus will be on optimizing performance and enhancing guest experiences. El-Bassuni brings over 30 years […]