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.
India’s hotel supply: too little, too slow
News / Asia Pacific
India’s hotel supply: too little, too slow
By Raini H.R. | April 29, 2024
The math is working great for India’s hotel performance, but not for hotel development. Accor CEO urges Indian owners to be bolder.... Read More
CHRIS video: Adam Stewart, Sandals Resorts
News / Watch Learn Videos
CHRIS video: Adam Stewart, Sandals Resorts
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 24, 2024
Hotel Investment Today talked to Sandals Resorts Executive Chairman Adam Stewart about the state of development in the Caribbean and how Sandals is evolving its offer to meet changing customer preferences.... Read More
Why 2023 was a ‘tremendous success’ for Caribbean hospitality
News / Caribbean
Why 2023 was a ‘tremendous success’ for Caribbean hospitality
By Rob Schneider | April 23, 2024
At the opening session of the 15th annual CHRIS conference, data experts explained why 2023 was such a great year for the Caribbean and why there’s even more room for optimism in 2024. ... Read More
Leaders identify emerging trends at CHRIS
News / Brands
Leaders identify emerging trends at CHRIS
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 22, 2024
The 15th annual CHRIS conference starts with a CEO session where leaders focus on the changing face of luxury and development opportunities in the Caribbean. ... Read More
Why Taylor Swift’s tour could be even bigger for European hotels
News
Why Taylor Swift’s tour could be even bigger for European hotels
By Rob Schneider | April 17, 2024
A report from Lighthouse takes a deep dive into the surging hotel rates at each spot in the tour and explains why some markets have triple-digital increases while others don’t.... Read More
Why 2023 was a banner year for Japanese hotels
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Why 2023 was a banner year for Japanese hotels
By Rob Schneider | April 16, 2024
CBRE research shows foreign travelers continue to surge into the country, as does foreign investment in the hospitality sector.... Read More
Israeli hoteliers look to Europe for growth
News / EMEA
Israeli hoteliers look to Europe for growth
By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 4, 2024
More players are looking to nearby Greece and beyond to balance the roller coaster rides they face in their home country.... Read More
Hong Kong rebounding; private investors drive M&A
News / Asia Pacific
Hong Kong rebounding; private investors drive M&A
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 26, 2024
CBRE launches a series of Asia Pacific Hotels & Hospitality Market Update with the inaugural issue focused on Hong Kong SAR.... Read More
The Big 5 dominate African pipeline
News / Brands
The Big 5 dominate African pipeline
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 26, 2024
W Hospitality releases its annual report on activity in Africa, noting strong growth in both North and sub-Saharan Africa, and increased development in the resort sector.... Read More
Views from the Boardroom returns at HICAP Update
News / Brands
Views from the Boardroom returns at HICAP Update
By Stefani C. O'Connor | March 20, 2024
More leaders take the stage at HICAP Update; takeaway is opportunity flush in Greater China.... Read More
HICAP returns to Hong Kong; leaders weigh in
News / Brands
HICAP returns to Hong Kong; leaders weigh in
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 15, 2024
Back in Hong Kong for the first time since 2019, The BHN Group led discussions about opportunities in Asia Pacific, including this plenary session with top leaders from the region.... Read More
Investing in Indonesia’s emerging capital
News / Contributed Perspectives
Investing in Indonesia’s emerging capital
By Pierre Marechal | March 8, 2024
There’s a lot of potential, but what are the risks and opportunities in Kalimantan as the nation elects a new president? ... Read More
For public-private project leader, persistence, patience pay off
News / Owners
For public-private project leader, persistence, patience pay off
By Rob Schneider | March 6, 2024
Matthews Southwest Hospitality specializes in public-private partnerships, but the developer is also taking equity stakes in Dallas-Fort Worth projects, including a new brand.... Read More
Bullish Los Angeles beckons hotel investors
News / Owners
Bullish Los Angeles beckons hotel investors
By Stefani C. O'Connor | February 13, 2024
Politics, economics, taxes, lending environment shape lodging landscape in the City of Angels.  ... Read More
Where are the deal opportunities in New York City?
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Where are the deal opportunities in New York City?
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 8, 2024
New JLL report suggests strong performance, supply fundamentals, robust liquidity will lead to more trades, not development.... Read More