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

Maldives’ taxing gambit

By Raini H.R. | January 15, 2025

Maldives welcomes tourists with hefty taxes that will test the resilience of affluent travelers and investors. Will it remain a dream destination, or is Maldives dreaming too big?... Read More

News

ALIS remains on schedule for January 27

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 13, 2025

With all of those affected by the L.A. wildfires top of mind, The BHN Group has talked to the appropriate authorities and partners and still plans to move ahead with ALIS 2025.... Read More

News / North America

LE: Sunbelt leads boom in top 50 US markets

By Rob Schneider | January 13, 2025

Lodging Econometrics’ U.S. hotel construction pipeline shows growth across key markets, reflecting broader economic resilience with Dallas, Atlanta and Orlando leading the way.... Read More

News / EMEA

UK hotel investment on the rise

By Rob Schneider | January 9, 2025

The majority of activity in 2024 was driven by portfolio transactions, which returned to pre-COVID levels and accounted for 57% (£3.6 billion) of investment volumes.... Read More

News / Brands

Here comes THE Waldorf Astoria

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 18, 2024

The original Waldorf Astoria in New York City is expected to reopen this spring after seven-plus years. Hilton’s head of luxury brands talks about the meticulous process.... Read More

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Urban will outperform resorts in 2025: CBRE

By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 13, 2024

New report about U.S. hotel performance suggests 1.7% RevPAR growth in 2025 with inbound international travel unlikely to recover. ... Read More

News / Owners

Cleveland NFL project will include two hotels

By Rob Schneider | December 10, 2024

The 176-acre mixed-use development, which will be anchored with a new NFL stadium, will ultimately include two upscale hotels, 1,100 apartments and 300,000 sq. ft. in retail space.... Read More

News / Asia Pacific

APEC, pipeline reaches new heights

By Rob Schneider | November 21, 2024

Through the third quarter and excluding China, the Asia Pacific construction pipeline reached new record highs in projects and rooms.... Read More

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STR, TE lower US growth forecast

By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 19, 2024

Downgrades for the rest of 2024 with 2025 “somewhat in flux” with concerns about higher cost of living. ... Read More

News / EMEA

Nearly half of Europe’s pipeline under construction

By Rob Schneider | November 19, 2024

According to Lodging Econometrics, through the third quarter, 45% of the projects and 47% of rooms in the total pipeline are in the under-construction stage.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

La Résidences dream deal for HMD Asia, KS Hotels

By Raini H.R. | November 18, 2024

The acquisition spotlights two Southeast Asian ‘buddies’ whose journey in hotel investment is steadily rising. ... Read More

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US performance expected to reaccelerate into 2025

By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 14, 2024

CBRE forecast revised downward for 2024 but will rebound from subdued summer demand and a sluggish third quarter. ... Read More

News / Owners

Oberoi to debut at big project in London’s Mayfair

By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 12, 2024

Oberoi to debut at big project in London’s Mayfair false Developer Grosvenor and Oberoi parent EIH London Investment make a deal to become part of £500 million redevelopment project. Brought to you by 52813 0 74 News LONDON – Oberoi Hotels &... Read More

News / Asia Pacific

Who's afraid of loyalty programs, headwinds?

By Raini H.R. | October 23, 2024

At HICAP View from the Boardroom panel, small independents see the power of collaboration, while APAC leaders see the might of Asia and opportunities in headwinds.... Read More

News / Asia Pacific

Investors at HICAP talk pricing, development, green financing

By Rob Schneider | October 23, 2024

The investment panel talked about tight pricing for assets, ongoing interest in Japan, conversions, green bonds and the Maldives.... Read More

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