How to avoid hotel overbooking: Tools and tactics for independent hoteliers – Image Credit Unsplash+    A double booking is a textbook example of a small mistake with big consequences. It’s not just an administrative inconvenience. Overbooked rooms lead to stressful experiences for both staff and guests, hurting your reputation and bottom line in the short […]

HOSPA and HotStats Reveal the Latest UK Data Insights and Trends in June 24th Webinar    Visit Keep up to date with UK hotel performance in the context of the wider industry trends with HotStats and HOSPA. Join Michael Grove, CEO of Hotstats and Jane Pendlebury, CEO of HOSPA for a data-rich webinar exploring the latest […]

Hôtel Les Théâtres in Paris, France    A summary of European hotel transactions provided by HVS Schoeller acquires tower including Motel One Berlin Upper West from Signa German conglomerate The Schoeller Group has acquired the Upper West tower in Berlin, Germany, from Austrian real estate developer Signa Prime Selection AG, for an amount reported to be […]

Swissotel Bangkok Ratchada – Image Credit Accor    Weekly Hotel Industry Asia Pacific News Roundup from HVS CapitaLand Investment Acquires Hundred Stay Tokyo Shinjuku for JPY30 Billion in Japan Singapore-based CapitaLand Investment Ltd (“CapitaLand Investment”)’s value-added lodging private fund, CapitaLand Ascott Residence Asia Fund II (“CLARA II”) and its co-investors have acquired a mixed-use asset in […]

CBRE Report: The Luxury Lodge Market in Australia and New Zealand 2025 – Image Credit CBRE    Luxury lodges are a top-performing segment of the hotel market in Australia and New Zealand, driven by strong demand from affluent domestic and international travelers. Notable examples include Bedarra Island, Saffire Freycinet, Longitude 131°, and Huka Lodge.  A few […]

Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall – Image Credit Hyatt    Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the completed acquisition of Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. (NASDAQ: PLYA), a leading owner, operator, and developer of all-inclusive resorts in Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica.   This transaction includes the acquisition of 15 all-inclusive resorts previously managed and owned […]

The Suite Spot travels to Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida, to visit the historic Mission Resort + Club as the next stop in the Road Trip series. This property is renowned for its prestigious golf courses, natural environment, and rich Florida history dating back to the early 1900s.  Tune in to hear from General Manager Cindy Staley and […]

The Nickel Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina – Image Credit Method Co.    Capital Square has announced the opening of The Nickel Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina, funded by its opportunity zone fund. Capital Square has officially opened The Nickel Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina. This development was financed through the CSRA Opportunity Zone Fund IV, […]

Tim Bowes and Mark Klawitter – Image Credit Noble Investment Group    Noble Investment Group recently announced the expansion of its asset management team with the addition of Tim Bowes and Mark Klawitter. This move aims to enhance the firm’s asset management capabilities as it grows its institutional investment strategies. Tim Bowes has been named Senior […]

U.S. Hotel Bookings for the Fourth of July Show Signs of Optimism Despite Economic Uncertainties – Image Credit Unsplash    Recent data indicates a trend towards shorter booking windows. Occupancy rates for the upcoming holiday are slightly ahead of last year, with early week gains noted. The impact of the FIFA Club World […]