Hotel Alejandro I in Salta – Image Credit Meliá Hotels    Meliá Hotels International has announced the addition of Hotel Alejandro I in Salta, Argentina, to its Affiliated by Meliá portfolio. The hotel, located in the city center near Plaza 9 de Julio and Salta Cathedral, will begin operations under the Meliá brand this October. The […]

Avani Museum Quarter Amsterdam Hotel – Image Credit Avani Hotels    A summary of European hotel transactions provided by HVS Event Hotels acquires 17 hotels in Germany from Blackstone German owner-operator Event Hotels has acquired a portfolio of 17 Accor-branded hotels (2,021 rooms) in Germany from US private equity group Blackstone. The portfolio comprises 10 Ibis […]

CBRE: Asia Pacific Hotels Showcase Steady Improvement, Despite Slower Pace than Past Years – Image Credit CBRE    Asia Pacific is projected to lead global tourism growth, with a 9% increase in Revenue Passenger Kilometres by 2025. Hotel investment in the region remains strong, with a focus on midscale properties and conversion opportunities. […]

La Quinta Inn & Suites Fremont/Silicon Valley – Image Credit CBRE    The La Quinta Inn & Suites in Fremont, California, is listed for sale, offering a 148-room property with potential management and investment opportunities. The La Quinta Inn & Suites located in Fremont, California, is now available for acquisition. This property is corporate-owned and consists […]

CBRE Hotels Canada Industry 2026 Outlook – Image Credit Pexels    CBRE Hotels has released its annual industry outlook for the Canadian accommodation industry. The report provides CBRE’s 5-year national outlook, an updated 2025 forecast, and the 2026 outlook for 13 major Canadian markets and their respective provinces. Download the Canadian Hotel Industry Outlook Q3 2025. […]

Triptease and Hospitality Solutions Announce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Direct Bookings for Hotels – Image Credit Triptease    The collaboration brings Hospitality Solutions’ robust distribution infrastructure together with more of Triptease’s powerful web personalization toolkit to create a seamless and data-driven solution for hoteliers. Triptease, creators of a pioneering full-funnel hotel marketing platform, has announced a […]

Frank Veenstra – Image Credit Kempinski    Kempinski Hotels has appointed Frank Veenstra as Chief Development Officer to oversee the company’s growth strategy. Kempinski Hotels has announced the appointment of Frank Veenstra as Chief Development Officer, tasking him with helping to shape the brand’s next phase as Kempinski continues to move into the ultra-luxury segment. Veenstra […]

Royalton Riviera Cancun Resort – Image Credit Royalton Resorts    THE CHALLENGE Royalton Resorts, with properties throughout Mexico and the Caribbean, had two simple and straightforward goals for Black Friday: Goal 1: Increase traffic Goal 2: Increase bookings If Royalton could align their offerings and advertising with these high-traffic shopping periods, they hoped […]

Horwath HTL Report – New Zealand Hotel Performance Focus August 2025 – Image Credit Horwath HTL    Positive news for hotel owners and operators: In August, RevPAR showed a welcome increase, along with the first year-on-year monthly rise in occupancy for 2025. New Zealand’s hotel sector saw some positive momentum in August 2025, marking the first […]

Rendering of a guest room at Crowne Plaza Paris – Marne-la-Vallée – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts    IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of Crowne Plaza Paris – Marne-la-Vallée, a 250-room hotel expected to open in the second half of 2026. IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement to open a […]