ESG

The ESG section on Hotel Investment Today provides the latest updates and insights on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices in the hospitality industry. It covers topics such as sustainable design, climate resilience, and green financing and also features expert opinions, case studies, and news on significant ESG initiatives and trends.

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Blackstone, Covivio, Aimbridge

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | June 27, 2024

Noteworthy quotes from the week's past stories, including Blackstone's James Seppala talking about his company's acquisition of Village Hotels in the U.K.... Read More

News / Asia Pacific

Singapore rebounds but investment lags: CBRE

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 25, 2024

Return of Chinese tourists and big events helps drive performance, but a cumulative 25% increase in construction costs is hindering development.... Read More

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Here are the hurdles to assessing ESG in valuations

By Rob Schneider | June 18, 2024

The latest study from JLL says educating hotel valuers, better data collection and an increased appetite for green financing are keys for the future.... Read More

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Financial realities of sustainability dawns on European market

By Robert Cole | May 22, 2024

In an HVS webinar, leaders suggest sustainability obligations are creating ‘a log jam on transactions’ and making it harder to finance new deals. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Latest news: Everwood buys in Green Bay; new Kempinski CEO; April US performance mixed

By Rob Schneider | May 21, 2024

Breaking news about development, deals, data from Banyan Tree, IHG, Tivoli, PM Group, Sonesta and more.... Read More

News / Watch Learn Videos

CHRIS video: Rogerio Basso, IDB Invest

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 3, 2024

Hotel Investment Today talked to the head of tourism for this private sector, ESG-focused investor about opportunities in the CALA region that can change the status quo in communities.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Sandals, Singerman, Accor, Remington

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | April 25, 2024

Among the more noteworthy quotes of the week was Sandals Resorts' Adam Stewart explaining why they like acquiring older properties and 'Sandal-izing' them.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Legend Cooper passes; Choice updates ESG plan; Ritz-Carlton Reserve to NEOM

By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 25, 2024

Latest news: Choice updates ESG plan; Ritz-Carlton Reserve to NEOM; Ireland deals heat up false Breaking news about development, M&A, performance and more. Brought to you by https://bit.ly/3Ix4dbh 52813 0 74 News Mixed week in US. U.S. hotel... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Latest news: AmEx GBT to acquire CWT for $570M; Hotel Equities adds; new Euro fund

By Rob Schneider | March 25, 2024

The latest on development, M&A, data and more, including news from Whitbread, 25hours, Radisson, Hilton, MGM and more. ... Read More

News / Management

Latest news: Hyatt buyback; Peachtree credit investment; more woes in SF

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 18, 2024

Breaking news about development, M&A and more, including news from First Hospitality, Aareal Bank and Australis's DOMA Group.... Read More

News / EMEA

Only one direction to go for stifled European deal market

By Rob Schneider | March 12, 2024

The HVS 2024 European Hotel Valuation Index report showed that hotel values slightly increased in 2023 but are still below 2019. The consultancy also predicts transaction volume for the continent to increase in 2024.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Latest news: MCR buys famed London tower; new chain for Strawberry; KSL sale of Village Hotels?

By Rob Schneider | February 21, 2024

Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more... Read More

News / Insights

Here’s the ultimate recap of ALIS, Part 1

By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | February 12, 2024

The Hotel Investment Today team exhaustively covered the America’s Lodging Investment Summit in Los Angeles last month. Relive the event through our eyes.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the week: Oetker Collection, Ohana Real Estate, Hilton, Hyatt

By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | February 8, 2024

Among the more noteworthy quotes from this week was Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta talking about the economic environment that could push the company to pursue M&A for the first time in his tenure.... Read More

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Quotes of the week: Glencove Capital, Travel + Leisure Co., GOCO Hospitality

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | February 1, 2024

Among the noteworthy quotes from this week was Travel + Leisure Co.’s Michael Brown explaining why his company acquired Accor Vacation Club. ... Read More