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 / Mergers and Acquisitions

European deal volume jumps 62% in 2024

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 26, 2025

Easing interest rates, private equity funding fuel activity with even more expected in 2025, according to HVS. ... Read More

News / Owners

Cisneros believes in D.R. luxury

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 19, 2025

Determined and aware Latin developer’s first hotel project is raising the bar in the Dominican with Four Seasons hotel and residences. ... Read More

News / EMEA

Turkey becomes hotbed of investments

By Tamara Thiessen | March 17, 2025

From Istanbul to Antalya, IHG, Marriott and Accor are among those growing their footprint in Turkey as tourism surges to record levels and inflation drops.... Read More

News / North America

Palm Beach's presidential presence gives ‘Trump bump’

By Christina Jelski | March 7, 2025

President Donald Trump’s frequent visits to his Mar-a-Lago estate have thrust the coastal destination into the international spotlight. ... Read More

News / North America

Argentina, Mexico lead Americas in January

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 4, 2025

Music shows – even those other than Taylor Swift – have a big impact on performance.... Read More

News / North America

Government layoffs affect official, leisure travel

By Jamie Biesiada | March 4, 2025

Mass layoffs of the federal workforce chill travel plans for current and former employees and government contractors.... Read More

News

LARC forecasts robust 2025 U.S. RevPAR gains of 3.1%

By Rob Schneider | March 3, 2025

The bullish forecast said the growth will be driven by tailwinds from the presidential election, improving group trends and fewer headwinds tied to domestic leisure travel.... Read More

News / EMEA

Investors turn to southern Europe development hotspots

By Tamara Thiessen | February 26, 2025

Year-round tourism and promising ROI are driving investments in high-growth resorts and city destinations across the area, from Spain to Greece.... Read More

News

23 bps occupancy, 1.6% ADR growth forecast in US

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 21, 2025

New 2025 CBRE forecast suggests 2.4% GDP growth, 2.5% inflation will lead to 2.0% RevPAR growth.... Read More

News / Asia Pacific

Increased investor intent in Asia Pacific

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 19, 2025

News CBRE research shows improved performance is buoying appetite for investment with approximately 45% looking to increase their purchasing volume in 2025 by more than 10%. ... Read More

News / EMEA

New projects, conversions surging in Europe

By Rob Schneider | February 18, 2025

New project announcements reached a yearly high in the fourth quarter, while conversions also increased by 26%, according to Lodging Econometrics.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

JLL’s Peek offers insight into deal dearth

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 12, 2025

Getting used to the new cost of capital and equity investors trying to pick their lanes has slowed deal flow, but Peek sees light.... Read More

News

China’s pipeline holds steady at 3,779 projects

By Rob Schneider | February 10, 2025

The upper midscale and upscale chain scales account for 70% of China's projects: Lodging Econometrics. ... Read More

News / Contributed Perspectives

Los Angeles is open for business

January 29, 2025

Visit California and the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board publish a letter to urge ongoing support of this city by hosting event and supporting the communities.... Read More

News

Hotel, tourism leaders launch ‘Stay With LA’

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 21, 2025

Call to action supports Los Angeles businesses and workers amid impact of wildfires.... Read More

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