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Stay updated on hotel brand development, expansion strategies, and the latest launches driving growth in the hospitality sector.
How empty spaces created brand opportunity for Hyatt
How empty spaces created brand opportunity for Hyatt
By Rob Schneider | March 28, 2025
Hyatt’s Dan Hansen talks about what owners are telling him and creating the conversion-friendly Hyatt... Read More
Nobu’s next course
Nobu’s next course
By Christina Jelski | March 28, 2025
It was a restaurant sensation. Then it was an acclaimed luxury hotel brand. How Nobu turned an... Read More
New phase for digital nomad hospitality amid back to work mandates
New phase for digital nomad hospitality amid back to work mandates
By Matthew Parsons | March 27, 2025
Large firms may be scaling back flexible work policies, but it’s likely that remote-first businesses... Read More
Latest news: Waldorf to debut in Texas; JW to Costa Rica; Raffles adding Lake Como
Latest news: Waldorf to debut in Texas; JW to Costa Rica; Raffles adding Lake Como
By Rob Schneider | March 25, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Minor masterbrand pivot unifies 8 brands
Minor masterbrand pivot unifies 8 brands
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 25, 2025
Strategy driven by further growth expectations, enhanced digital experience, simplified loyalty... Read More
Hilton’s CFO on scale, optimism and being No. 1
Hilton’s CFO on scale, optimism and being No. 1
By Rob Schneider | March 24, 2025
In a wide-ranging interview, Kevin Jacobs discussed Hilton’s continued NUG growth, whether being No.... Read More
lyf: Co-living pioneer or just ahead of the curve?
lyf: Co-living pioneer or just ahead of the curve?
By Raini H.R. | March 24, 2025
Armed with proof of concept, CapitaLand’s co-living brand lyf is starting to live it up. ... Read More
Hyatt CEO on why ‘ignorance is a superpower’
Hyatt CEO on why ‘ignorance is a superpower’
By Rob Schneider | March 20, 2025
Hyatt CEO Mark Hoplamazian explains why the lessons learned from COVID are coming in handy in 2025 and... Read More
Latest news: US RevPAR -4.2% last week; Pendry Nashville financing; more Four Season residences
Latest news: US RevPAR -4.2% last week; Pendry Nashville financing; more Four Season residences
March 20, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Choice finds efficiencies to add rooms to upper-midscale brands
Choice finds efficiencies to add rooms to upper-midscale brands
By Rob Schneider | March 19, 2025
The company is adding revenue-generating spaces, which will largely be gained by reutilizing space to... Read More