Quality Regent Hotel Rockhampton Sold in Queensland, Australia    Weekly Hotel Industry Asia Pacific News Roundup from HVS Aware Super Becomes Majority Shareholder of Aparthotel Owner-Operator The July Australia-based Aware Super Pty Ltd (“Aware Super”), one of Australia’s largest superannuation funds, has become the majority owner of The Netherlands-based aparthotel owner-operator The July B.V. (“The July”). […]

Image Credit Queens Hotel Cheltenham    A summary of European hotel transactions provided by HVS Blue Coast Capital acquires Courtyard Munich City Centre from Union Investment British investment company Blue Coast Capital has acquired the four-star, 248-room Courtyard by Marriott Munich City Center in Germany from German real estate investment manager Union Investment for €74.9 million […]

Hyatt to Open Hyatt Centric Anjuna Goa Hotel in 2027    Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced plans to open the Hyatt Centric Anjuna Goa in early 2027, expanding its presence in India’s leisure market. Hyatt Hotels Corporation has revealed plans for a new hotel, Hyatt Centric Anjuna Goa, set to open in early 2027. The hotel […]

Why Hotels Are Regaining Ground Over Short-Term Rentals – Image Credit DerbySoft    Short-term rentals (STRs) gained rapid traction during the pandemic, offering travelers an alternative to traditional hospitality. But as global travel normalizes and trip purposes become more complex, hotels are reasserting their role—particularly in urban markets and business-led segments. This shift isn’t just anecdotal. […]

Chris Ascari – Image Credit Noble Investment Group    Noble Investment Group has appointed Chris Ascari as Director of Finance to enhance its corporate finance initiatives. Noble Investment Group has announced the appointment of Chris Ascari as Director of Finance. Ascari will be responsible for leading corporate finance initiatives that support the firm’s investment platforms. He […]

Science of Meetings Symposium Scheduled for November 2025 at Windrose on Hudson    Pyramid Global Hospitality’s workplace strategy division, PYRAMIDWORKS, has announced the Science of Meetings Symposium, a three-day event scheduled for November 11-13, 2025. The symposium will take place at Windrose on Hudson, located in Ossining, New York. The event aims to explore the integration […]

US Virgin Islands Hotels Join Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association – Image Credit Unsplash    The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has announced the inclusion of 48 hotels and resorts from the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) into its membership. This integration involves the U.S. Virgin Islands Hotel and Tourism Association (USVIHTA) and the St. Croix […]

AHLA Foundation Raises +$1,000,000 at Annual Gala – Image Credit AHLA    In solidarity with the Los Angeles community, AHLA and AHLA Foundation will match donations to Red Cross and LA Fire Department Foundation on behalf of hotel industry AHLA Foundation raised more than $1,000,000 at its annual Night of a Thousand Stars fundraising gala last […]

CASE STUDY: How Texas A&M Hotel Improved Communications and Boosted Operational Efficiency with Maestro PMS and PurpleCloud – Image Credit Maestro PMS    By integrating an all-in-one PMS with smart housekeeping technology, the hotel streamlined communication and improved productivity across departments The Doug Pictock ‘49 Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center sits at the heart of […]

Oasis Tour Drives Record Hotel Rates in Cardiff and Manchester – Image Credit Unsplash+    Oasis concerts in Cardiff and Manchester led to record-breaking hotel rates and occupancy levels. Cardiff’s ADR and RevPAR surpassed previous records, outperforming even Taylor Swift’s tour impact. The Oasis Live ’25 tour has significantly boosted hotel room rates […]