Insights

Explore in-depth analysis and expert perspectives on the latest trends and developments in Hotel Investment Today's dedicated Insights section. This section covers topics such as market trends, investment strategies, and operational efficiencies. It also features interviews with industry leaders, case studies, and thought-provoking articles on the future of hotel investment.
Why an active January for CapitaLand, Ascott a sign of things to come
News / Owners
Why an active January for CapitaLand, Ascott a sign of things to come
By Rob Schneider
The Singapore-based company wants its lodging business to double its fee revenue in the next five... Read More
Quotes of the week: Concord, Everwood Capital, Archer Hotel Capital, JLL
News / Insights
Quotes of the week: Concord, Everwood Capital, Archer Hotel Capital, JLL
By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein
Among the more noteworthy quotes from this week was Concord Hospitality CEO Mark Laport on the... Read More
US records highest ADR, RevPAR ever in 2023
News / Asset Management
US records highest ADR, RevPAR ever in 2023
By Jeffrey Weinstein
New CoStar data shows 2023 RevPAR up almost 5%; pipeline data for December shows confidence with... Read More
Vietnam’s runaway growth stalls but that’s not all bad
News / Owners
Vietnam’s runaway growth stalls but that’s not all bad
By Asia correspondent
 Confidence in hotel investment drops but a stronger Vietnam may emerge in the long term.  ... Read More
Deal activity: January 9-16, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: January 9-16, 2024
By Shawn Turner
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week is Gencom reacquiring the Ritz-Carlton in Key Biscayne,... Read More
Latest news: Highgate expands; US business travel to remain slow; Pivot to Key West
News / Management
Latest news: Highgate expands; US business travel to remain slow; Pivot to Key West
By Rob Schneider
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
Much cheaper to buy than build full-service in US: JLL
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Much cheaper to buy than build full-service in US: JLL
By Jeffrey Weinstein
Spread keeps getting bigger with building costs up 46% from 2019.... Read More
CBRE examines why selecting the wrong brand can matter
News
CBRE examines why selecting the wrong brand can matter
By Rob Schneider
CBRE Hotel Research analyzed 10 years of hotel brand performance for the six largest hotel companies.... Read More
Why 50 is magic number for Scarlett, Everwood merger
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Why 50 is magic number for Scarlett, Everwood merger
By Rob Schneider
The merger of Scarlett Hotel Group and Everwood Capital Partners gives the companies a portfolio of 17... Read More
Meliá Hotels International's Gerondeau on performance, projects
News / Brands
Meliá Hotels International's Gerondeau on performance, projects
By Christina Jelski
Focus on upper-upscale and luxury hotels leads to higher systemwide ADR; all-inclusive with more... Read More