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Stay updated with the latest news and insights on hotel investments worldwide through Hotel Investment Today's global region section. Our expert coverage includes mergers and acquisitions, development projects, executive moves, and market trends that shape the global hospitality industry.
Latest news: Deals tumble in Cali; meet Ella Hotels; Danziger retires
News / Owners
Latest news: Deals tumble in Cali; meet Ella Hotels; Danziger retires
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 6, 2024
Breaking news about development, M&A, data and more.... Read More
For hospitality’s global reach, it’s all about the brands
News / Brands
For hospitality’s global reach, it’s all about the brands
By Rob Schneider | February 5, 2024
At an ALIS panel, four hotel CEOs shared their visions about growing both in the U.S. and global markets.... Read More
Aimbridge Hospitality moves to improve model
News / Management
Aimbridge Hospitality moves to improve model
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 5, 2024
Biggest third-party manager announces plans to split into two operating divisions, create owner relations team and redeploy above-property operations by geographies.... Read More
Latest news: Hilton eyeing Graduate? Fosun marketing Club Med stake; Isrotel grows in Europe
News / Brands
Latest news: Hilton eyeing Graduate? Fosun marketing Club Med stake; Isrotel grows in Europe
By Rob Schneider | February 5, 2024
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
It’s all about the NUG for Marriott’s Capuano
News / Brands
It’s all about the NUG for Marriott’s Capuano
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 2, 2024
It’s really more than the net unit growth, but at a Marriott press breakfast during ALIS, the Marriott CEO joked about his epitaph and talked about ecosystem expansion to capture 100 cents of guest dollars.... Read More
Red Sea Global hires luxury hotelier to lead operations
News / Management
Red Sea Global hires luxury hotelier to lead operations
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 2, 2024
Sébastien Carre comes from Four Seasons to spearhead operations as properties continue to come on line.  ... Read More
Design investment v. ROI: ‘Every dollar must have a return’
News / Owners
Design investment v. ROI: ‘Every dollar must have a return’
By Rob Schneider | February 1, 2024
Four top hotel executives on the ALIS DESIGN+ stage discussed the value of design in relation to return on investment.... Read More
Deal activity: January 17-29, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: January 17-29, 2024
By Shawn Turner | February 1, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week is AccorInvest selling the Sofitel Lisboa Liberdade to an undisclosed buyer for €75 million.... Read More
Latest news: New Auberge partners; Marriott to Turks and Caicos; travel intent data
News / Brands
Latest news: New Auberge partners; Marriott to Turks and Caicos; travel intent data
By Rob Schneider | February 1, 2024
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the week: Glencove Capital, Travel + Leisure Co., GOCO Hospitality
News / Insights
Quotes of the week: Glencove Capital, Travel + Leisure Co., GOCO Hospitality
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | February 1, 2024
Among the noteworthy quotes from this week was Travel + Leisure Co.’s Michael Brown explaining why his company acquired Accor Vacation Club.  ... Read More
IREFAC Part 2: Brands, owners weigh in on growth, new platforms
News / Owners
IREFAC Part 2: Brands, owners weigh in on growth, new platforms
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 1, 2024
In Part 2 of our report on the ALIS IREFAC panel, Marriott, Brookfield, Accor and Morgan Stanley offer particularly interesting commentary about leveraging opportunities in adjacent spaces.  ... Read More
IREFAC, Part 1: M&A projections, “The Great PIP Problem”
News / Mergers and Acquistions
IREFAC, Part 1: M&A projections, “The Great PIP Problem”
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 31, 2024
Some of the industry’s most high-profile players gathered at ALIS to speak frankly about the day’s biggest challenges and opportunities. Here is Part 1 of their candid conversation.... Read More
Developer Aeppel plans to pay it forward to women
News / Owners
Developer Aeppel plans to pay it forward to women
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 31, 2024
With plans to further grow Glencove Capital’s portfolio and operating platforms, she said now is also the time to raise the bar on education to help drive more investment opportunities for women.  ... Read More
Latest news: Ashford's debt plan; IHG adding 1,000 rooms in UK; Fairmont to New Orleans
News / Brands
Latest news: Ashford's debt plan; IHG adding 1,000 rooms in UK; Fairmont to New Orleans
By Rob Schneider | January 31, 2024
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
Travel + Leisure Co. acquires Accor Vacation Club for $48.4M
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Travel + Leisure Co. acquires Accor Vacation Club for $48.4M
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 30, 2024
Acquisition of existing business helps the two companies establish a relationship to develop new timeshare products in the Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa and Turkey regions under the Accor Vacation Club brand.... Read More