Places Profile

Read the latest news and insights on key locations in the hotel investment industry through Hotel Investment Today's places profiles section. Our expert coverage includes development projects, market trends, strategic opportunities, and more in various regions.
When will business in China turn around?
News / Asia Pacific
When will business in China turn around?
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 12, 2024
Real estate woes, slow return of inbound flights continue to impact business in China. Experts weigh in on the challenges and timelines.... Read More
Emerging trends in Bali performance, development
News / Asia Pacific
Emerging trends in Bali performance, development
By Pierre Marechal | August 12, 2024
JLL's Marechal reports Bali's resurgence is creating opportunities in high-growth areas like Sanur, Tanjung Benoa, Jimbaran/Uluwatu, and Ubud.... Read More
Hoteliers fight NYC licensing bill
News / Asset Management
Hoteliers fight NYC licensing bill
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 5, 2024
AHLA leader calls Hotel Safety Act ‘damaging,’ while the head of the NYC hotel association said it’s a ‘death knell’ for many small hotels. ... Read More
Record US pipeline with 9% bump
News
Record US pipeline with 9% bump
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 30, 2024
For 2026, LE estimates 928 projects/101,796 rooms to open in the U.S. equating to a 1.8% new supply increase.... Read More
Will Singapore’s wellness plot be a hotel game changer?
News / Asia Pacific
Will Singapore’s wellness plot be a hotel game changer?
By Raini H.R. | July 29, 2024
Singapore is transforming a four-hectare plot into a wellness mecca. But can this ambitious project deliver both health and wealth? ... Read More
How Portugal’s hospitality business has bounced back
News / EMEA
How Portugal’s hospitality business has bounced back
By Rob Schneider | July 15, 2024
 The country has surpassed pre-COVID levels in overnight stays, RevPAR and hotel investment, according to a report from Global Asset Solutions.... Read More
UK portfolio deals dominate; single asset deals off 34%
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
UK portfolio deals dominate; single asset deals off 34%
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 10, 2024
Knight Frank research suggests some sellers’ expectations are closer to buyers’ pricing levels, but transaction timelines continue to impact the market and the ability to close. ... Read More
Unveiling Southeast Asia’s next resort gems
News / Asia Pacific
Unveiling Southeast Asia’s next resort gems
By Raini H.R. | July 8, 2024
Opportunities are aplenty in Southeast Asia for resort investors. Here’s where and how to be the next big thing.... Read More
Relentless Hurricane Beryl smacks into Texas coast
News / Asset Management
Relentless Hurricane Beryl smacks into Texas coast
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 8, 2024
No major hotel or resort damage reported as tourism communities across the Caribbean and the Yucatan Peninsula look to bounce back. ... Read More
APAC luxury travelers spending more: Marriott
News / Asia Pacific
APAC luxury travelers spending more: Marriott
By Rob Schneider | July 3, 2024
A new report from Marriott reveals the changing face of luxury for high-net-worth Asia Pacific travelers.... Read More
Beryl barrels down on Jamaica
News / Caribbean
Beryl barrels down on Jamaica
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 3, 2024
Category 4 storm is expected to hit the Caribbean Island midday Wednesday and the Cayman Islands by Wednesday night.... Read More
Punta Cana hottest development market in LatAm
News / Latin America
Punta Cana hottest development market in LatAm
By Rob Schneider | July 1, 2024
Punta Cana is hottest development market in LA false Punta Cana is hottest development market in Latin America The latest data from Lodging Econometrics shows the Dominican Republic city leads in both projects and room count. The latest data from Lodging Econometrics shows the Dominican Republic... Read More
Who says performance is slowing down?
News / Asset Management
Who says performance is slowing down?
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 1, 2024
STR “bubble data” through mid-June show 65% of major markets growing year-over-year RevPAR results.... Read More
Consequences of Barcelona’s new STR ban
News / Insights
Consequences of Barcelona’s new STR ban
By Morgan Hines | June 26, 2024
Opinions mixed on how the city’s move will impact local hoteliers with some suggesting supply will be insufficient and wondering how and if the ban will be imposed. ... Read More
Singapore rebounds but investment lags: CBRE
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