Forecasts

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Hilton accelerates midscale growth in India
News / Brands
Hilton accelerates midscale growth in India
By Rob Schneider | April 8, 2026
The agreement with Regenta Hotels Private Ltd. will see 125 new Hampton by Hilton openings targeted across western and southern India by 2035.... Read More
Historic immigration decline could damage the hotel industry
News / North America
Historic immigration decline could damage the hotel industry
By Christine Jelski | April 7, 2026
For the hospitality industry, which has historically depended heavily on immigrant labor, a downward trend could have significant implications.... Read More
Latest news: Global unrest tops concerns; Frasers adds 18 in APAC; trade in London
News / Owners
Latest news: Global unrest tops concerns; Frasers adds 18 in APAC; trade in London
By Rob Schneider | April 3, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Why ROI in East Africa often mispriced
News / Contributed Perspectives
Why ROI in East Africa often mispriced
By Emmanuel Nsabimana | March 30, 2026
Opportunities reward investors who align development scale, operating models, and financial structures with the region’s demand patterns.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Omnam, Hyatt, L Catterton, Far East
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Omnam, Hyatt, L Catterton, Far East
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | March 26, 2026
Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories is Omnam Group's David Zisser talking about a curious topic: hotelier generosity.... Read More
EOS Investors buys again in San Francisco
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
EOS Investors buys again in San Francisco
By Rob Schneider | March 26, 2026
EOS is now adding the debt-distressed Barnes hotels, which will be the investor’s third acquisition in the city in the last three years.... Read More
Bulls in US are winning so far in 2026
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Bulls in US are winning so far in 2026
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 26, 2026
Truist report backs some owners/operators at ALIS who said U.S. performance would be better than forecast.... Read More
Millennials ready to roll; Boomers staying home
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Millennials ready to roll; Boomers staying home
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 24, 2026
Millennials ready to roll; Boomers staying home false New Spring 2026 data from PwC suggests that Millennials plan to spend the most on upcoming travel, while Boomers plan to spend the least. Brought to you by 52813 0 74 News NATIONAL REPORT... Read More
Euro investors maintain capital deployment
News / EMEA
Euro investors maintain capital deployment
By Rob Schneider | March 24, 2026
Cushman & Wakefield survey found that Italy is the top target for investment in 2026, followed by the Iberian Peninsula and France.... Read More
Savills forecasts rise in creative deal making in Europe
News / EMEA
Savills forecasts rise in creative deal making in Europe
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 23, 2026
Advisor/broker suggests the next wave of activity will be shaped by innovation and collaboration rather than purely by price.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Yotel, Fusion, hotelAVE, Hilton
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Yotel, Fusion, hotelAVE, Hilton
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | March 19, 2026
Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories is Yotel CEO Phil Andreopoulos talking about why it became a Hilton franchisee under a strategic alliance.... Read More
Inbound travel to Middle East could fall 25-30%
News / EMEA
Inbound travel to Middle East could fall 25-30%
By Rob Schneider | March 18, 2026
New research by Tourism Economics shows that a two-month conflict in Iran could impact the region by as much as $56 billion.... Read More
Download our February deals
News / Transactions Lists
Download our February deals
By Rob Schneider & Shawn Turner | March 18, 2026
Among the highlights: hotel acquisitions in Louisiana, California, Pittsburgh, New Mexico and Florida.... Read More
Latest news: Crescent adds in New Mexico; ESA growth; rising costs still a worry
News / Management
Latest news: Crescent adds in New Mexico; ESA growth; rising costs still a worry
By Rob Schneider | March 18, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Garner IHG’s fastest-scaling brand in history
News / Brands
Garner IHG’s fastest-scaling brand in history
By Rob Schneider | March 16, 2026
IHG’s midscale conversion brand has reached 100 open global properties since its 2023 launch.... Read More