Jessica Myers – Image Credit HVMG    Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG), an Atlanta-based third-party hotel operator and investor, today announced the company has named Jessica Myers vice president of finance & accounting to fill a strategic role in the company’s continued pursuit for excellence in owner satisfaction in financial reporting. Bringing corporate, above-property and property-level […]

Orient Express Corinthian – Image Credit Accor    The Orient Express Corinthian, the world’s largest sailing yacht, has completed its float-out in Saint-Nazaire, France, marking the start of its outfitting phase. The Orient Express Corinthian, constructed by Chantiers de l’Atlantique, has reached a significant milestone with its float-out in Saint-Nazaire on June 16, 2025. This event […]

San Clemente Palace Hotel in Venice – Image Credit Mandarin Oriental    Mandarin Oriental will manage and rebrand the San Clemente Palace Hotel in Venice, Italy, with renovations starting in November 2025 and reopening in April 2026. Mandarin Oriental has announced that it will manage and rebrand the San Clemente Palace Hotel in Venice, Italy. Situated […]

Hilton Luanda Hotel Godinho – Image Credit Hilton    Hilton has announced plans to increase its presence in Africa by opening over 100 new hotels, aiming to triple its current footprint on the continent. Hilton has revealed its strategy to significantly expand its operations in Africa. The company plans to open more than 100 hotels in […]

Radisson Hotel Group to Open First Radisson RED Hotel in 2029 in Central London – Image Credit Radisson Hotel Group    Radisson Hotel Group and PPHE Hotel Group plan to open a Radisson RED hotel in central London by 2029. Radisson Hotel Group, in collaboration with PPHE Hotel Group, has announced the signing of its first […]

Accor Launches New Marketing Campaign Featuring Kylian Mbappé – Image Credit Accor    Accor has launched a new campaign featuring Kylian Mbappé as part of its ALL Accor booking platform and loyalty program. Accor has introduced a new marketing campaign, “Don’t be a Guest, be a Guest Star,” featuring soccer player Kylian Mbappé. The campaign is […]

Image Credit Northstar    Hotel Investment Today gathered leading hotel and finance executives for an exclusive April 30, 2025, roundtable here to discuss the current and future state of the extended-stay sector. Their takeaway: Extended stay has “a lot of expanding upside”. Extended-stay experts say expanding investor interest, evolving growth options at different price points and […]

Asher Adams, Autograph Collection hotel in Salt Lake City, Utah – Image Credit Safehold    Safehold Inc. (NYSE: SAFE) has closed on the acquisition of an existing ground lease beneath the Asher Adams hotel in Downtown Salt Lake City. Developed through a partnership between The Athens Group and Hatteras Sky, the 225-key, full-service hotel was completed […]

Philippines’ Tourism Sector Poised for Record Economic Contribution by 2025 – Image Credit WTTC    The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has released its 2025 Economic Impact Research (EIR) forecast, highlighting the anticipated growth of the Philippines’ Travel & Tourism sector. The sector is expected to contribute PHP 5.9 trillion to the national economy, marking […]

Lessons in Rate Parity from one of the World’s Largest Hotel Brands – Image Credit Lighthouse    In a world where travelers can compare hotel prices across dozens of sites in seconds, a small difference in rate can mean a lost booking. For that reason, rate parity – the consistency of your room prices across every […]