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.

News / Asia Pacific

Mega deals, turnarounds keep Japan super active

By Raini H.R. | June 19, 2024

At the rate Japan hotel transactions are going, 2024 volume won’t be too far off last year’s record and who knows – it may even surpass it.... Read More

News / Asia Pacific

Opportunities in transitional Vietnam

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 18, 2024

Advisor discusses opportunities, challenges and how now could be the moment for foreign investors to jump into the Vietnamese hotel space. ... Read More

News / Asia Pacific

Investors rediscover Bali, but deals are like needles in haystacks

By Raini H.R. | May 30, 2024

A strong Bali bounce-back rekindles investors’ interest in the island, but only the most ardent suitors will get somewhere. ... Read More

News

Are US hoteliers headed toward ‘mediocre’ summer?

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 30, 2024

Truist Securities report suggests summer demand and pricing trends in the US are nothing to write home about, but group will carry the day. ... Read More

News

New York has biggest current construction numbers

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 29, 2024

LE forecasts 26 projects/2,910 rooms will open in New York for the rest of 2024.... Read More

News / Asia Pacific

India leads growth in soaring APEC pipeline

By Rob Schneider | May 24, 2024

The latest Lodging Econometrics data shows that APEC’s construction project count has grown by 13% year-over-yea.... Read More

News / Latin America

Latin American pipeline booming: LE

By Rob Schneider | May 22, 2024

The latest data from Lodging Econometrics shows that project and room counts are up substantially year-over-year for Latin America.... Read More

News

US inbound hits 89% of 2019 levels: JLL

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 20, 2024

Urban markets big beneficiary as European travel likely to outperform and Asian travel likely to continue to lag until mid-2025.... Read More

News / Asia Pacific

Brands see opportunity in China amid real estate crisis

By Raini H.R. | May 20, 2024

Unfazed by developer debts, major hotel companies are sticking to partners and overall China growth targets.... Read More

News / North America

LE: Canadian pipeline continues to surge

By Rob Schneider | May 15, 2024

The latest data from Lodging Econometrics reveals a double-digit rise in the number of projects currently under construction in Canada.... Read More

News / Management

Exclusive: Hotel Equities' Trust Hospitality signs first deal

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 13, 2024

A Hampton by Hilton near the St. Thomas airport will come online in about a year; discussions ongoing for two more strategic management partnerships. ... Read More

News / Owners

Confidence translates to 7.5% supply growth in India

By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 1, 2024

Consultancy Hotelivate analyzes development and performance data, and sends a bit of a warning about expansion.... Read More

News

Why the US pipeline is still surging

By Rob Schneider | May 1, 2024

The latest data from Lodging Econometrics reveals record highs in projects and rooms for the U.S. pipeline through the first quarter.... Read More

News / Caribbean

How private can lead public in Caribbean partnerships

By Rob Schneider | May 1, 2024

Leaders at the Caribbean Hotel Resort Investment Summit (CHRIS) discuss public-private partnerships, luxury and why investment in the region is so unique.... Read More

News / Latin America

CHRIS-HOLA notebook

By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 29, 2024

Development updates from meeting with Wyndham, Hyatt and Ecuador. ... Read More

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