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 […]

How to Increase Hotel Bookings with Smarter Data Use – Image Credit TrustYou    Hoteliers today deal with rising OTA fees, scattered guest information, and marketing efforts that don’t always deliver the best returns. Yet there’s something many hotels already have, but rarely use to its full potential. Something with the power to deliver consistent ROI […]

Image Credit The Garden Hotel & Resort    The Garden Hotel & Resort in Fort Lauderdale will open in October 2025 following a renovation and rebranding. The Garden Hotel & Resort, previously known as the Royal Beach Palace, is set to open in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on October 1, 2025. The property has undergone significant renovations […]

Guestroom at the nhow Lima Hotel – Image Credit Minor Hotels    Minor Hotels has opened its first hotel in Peru, nhow Lima, marking a strategic expansion in the Americas. Minor Hotels has officially opened nhow Lima, its first property in Peru, as part of its regional expansion strategy. The hotel, which began operations on August […]

SiteMinder Deepens Support for Latin American Hotels with Mexico Office Launch – Image Credit SiteMinder    SiteMinder, the world’s leading hotel distribution and revenue platform, has opened a new office in Mexico, marking a significant expansion of its Latin American operations. The office serves as a strategic hub, strengthening SiteMinder’s presence across multiple countries at a […]