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Rebel Hotel Company targets growth in ultra luxuryThe strategy shift reflects investor interest in smaller, higher-end hotels.
Hotel experts express confidence in capital market trendsThe most favorable hotel investment opportunities are in upscale and lifestyle properties, experts say.
Hyatt's Julienne Smith plans to expand on company's advantage in all-inclusive resortsPast acquisitions have set up the hospitality giant to grow further in Latin America.
Braemar's path forward remains 'a little complicated,' analyst saysAs the luxury hotel-focused REIT looks to stay publicly traded, the long-challenged sector is seeing better valuations.
Hoteliers share where they're getting the best use out of AIGuest-facing artificial intelligence tools such as chatbots are already making a tangible impact in the U.S. hotel industry.
How the demolition of a historic hotel paved the way to a new era of luxury in MunichThe general manager says that public opinion around the loss of a prominent building was turned around by the new luxury product.
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Lower cost of debt main driver of increased US deals pace, JLL Hotels exec saysFavorable lending conditions are making it easier for hotel buyers to line up good financing terms, says Kevin Davis.
With three more luxury hotel deals pending, Braemar moves closer to sale goalThe portfolio of luxury properties will trade for a combined $437.5 million.
Remington Hospitality targets full-service hotels to grow third-party management portfolioHotel operator Remington Hospitality is ahead of pace for the year, and its CEO said summer leisure demand is already "fully baked."

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    5 things to know
    5 things to know
    Headlines for July 1
    1. Mexico fans make a ruckus outside Ecuador team's hotel
    2. US travel demand tests aviation system
    3. Economy won't hold back American travelers
    4. US layoffs down 53% in June
    5. Heat dome settles over US in time for July Fourth weekend
    Video
    Video
    People
    Olympia Hospitality takes boutique approach to both franchised, independent hotels
    More owners seek out high-touch operators
    People
    Brands
    Curation of on-property offerings increasingly important in luxury hotel development
    Hospitality execs point to full-picture approach to guest experiences
    Brands
    Ownership
    Lenders leverage alternative hotel financing to fill in the gaps
    Developers turn increasingly to EB-5, CPACE debt options
    Ownership
    Video
    Video
    People
    PM Hotel Group eyes West Coast, Hawaii for next wave of growth
    Exec says operator is leaning into experiential travel geared toward younger generations
    People
    5 things to know
    5 things to know
    Headlines for June 30
    1. New York City hotel evacuated over bear spray
    2. Venezuelan hotel with deportees from US collapsed in earthquake
    3. World Cup not the only driver of US hotel performance
    4. FAA investigates plane striking a drone
    5. Americans' share of national income has decreased
    Analytics
    Hotel data experts judge which World Cup host markets have an early lead
    Atlanta, Houston and San Francisco haven't lived up to demand expectations
    Analytics
    Podcast
    Podcast
    Operations
    How the Kimpton Hotel Wilshire brings extra life to Pride month
    GM says Los Angeles Kimptons had heavy presence during Pride parade
    Operations
    Opinions
    No better use of time than a crash course in German hotel insolvency law
    A hotel-management agreement in German is known, wonderfully, as a geschäftbesorgungsvertäge
    Opinions
    Podcast
    Podcast
    Brands
    Sirius Hotel Group exec details how to balance a portfolio of owned and franchised hotels
    Firm aims to grow from nine to over 30 hotels within a decade
    Brands
    Analytics
    World Cup opens with a win for rate and a draw for demand
    Host cities see ADR-driven gains while non-host markets carry demand growth
    Analytics
    Video
    Video
    People
    Virgin Hotels Collection seeks synergies with parent company's other businesses
    Chief development officer says markets such as Orlando, Miami are targets
    People
    Operations
    Colonial-era hotels give guests a taste of history as America turns 250
    Four US inns featuring centuries-old experiences
    Operations
    Ownership
    The wait for lower cost of debt continues for US hoteliers
    Fed holds rates steady in light of higher inflation
    Ownership
    Ownership
    Portman announces $540 million financing package for Cincinnati convention center Marriott development
    700-room property part of $828 million convention district redevelopment
    Ownership
    Brands
    Hospitality Industry Stock Tracker
    Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
    Brands
    International News
      India
      India's hotels attract investment from outside the travel industry
      Investors drawn to rising middle classes’ propensity for trips, experiences
      India
      United Arab Emirates
      Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai sells for $300 million
      It's the first prominent hotel deal in UAE since the latest war in Iran began
      United Arab Emirates
      Egypt
      Egyptian infrastructure, government initiatives underpin luxury hotel push
      Country bridging Middle East and Africa battles with perception as unstable market
      Egypt
      Cuba
      Faced with heavy US sanctions, Spanish hotel firms Iberostar and Meliá exit Cuba
      Scrutiny on military-linked hotel ownership puts pressure on international hotel brands
      Cuba
      United States
      Caribe Hospitality sees branded, select-service hotels as path forward in Caribbean and Latin America
      Costa Rica-based owner finds value in sustainability efforts
      United States
      Italy
      Generali acquires Novotel London Tower Bridge
      Italian real estate firm debuts in UK hotel market
      Italy
      Podcast
      Podcast
      Saudi Arabia
      Pivoting hotel procurement strategy in the wake of war in the Middle East
      Project flexibility, government initiatives crucial to overcome global supply disruption
      Saudi Arabia
      United Kingdom
      Madrid-based Blasson expands hotel portfolio with Four Seasons Seville
      Andalusian hotel will be Four Seasons’ third Spanish hotel
      United Kingdom
      United Kingdom
      UK independent hotels under pressure as costs soar and government support erodes
      UKHospitality predicts 574 hotels will close across the country in 2026
      United Kingdom
      United Kingdom
      UAE's Select Group acquires three UK golf hotels
      Trio part of 33-hotel portfolio acquired by KKR, Baupost in 2024
      United Kingdom
      United Kingdom
      Ireland’s AIB Group refinances four hotels in Dublin, Limerick and Galway
      The hotels are part of Ireland's MHL Hotel Collection
      United Kingdom
      Nigeria
      Accor to double hotel count in Nigeria following Shoreline Group deal
      Shoreline Group to invest $300 million as part of 10-hotel deal
      Nigeria
      United States
      European tourism robust but increasingly fragmented
      Tourist demand for Europe remains strong but is shifting
      United States
      Americans refuse to cut back on travel despite uncertain macroeconomic factors
      By Natalie Harms
      Aran Ryan, director at Tourism Economics, expects turbulence in the industry to settle and tailwinds to continue momentum.
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      No matter the downturn, hotels and travel always bounce back, Peregrine CEO says
      The company's leadership team sees opportunities to grow this year with a more robust pipeline.
      The company's leadership team sees opportunities to grow this year with a more robust pipeline.
      Podcast
      US hotel performance strengthens beyond World Cup business
      The hosts of "Tell Me More: A Hospitality Data Podcast" debate how leisure travel will play out this season.
      The hosts of "Tell Me More: A Hospitality Data Podcast" debate how leisure travel will play out this season.
      Hoteliers maximize value of properties through strategic repositionings
      Food-and-beverage and spa outlets are common targets for revenue growth through renovations.
      Food-and-beverage and spa outlets are common targets for revenue growth through renovations.
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      Feelings and experiences make for a true luxury hotel stay, Marriott exec says
      Any hotel project can take years from start to finish, and that's especially the case for high-end hotels, so conversions play an important role in growing Marriott International's portfolio.
      Any hotel project can take years from start to finish, and that's especially the case for high-end hotels, so conversions play an important role in growing Marriott International's portfolio.
      AI will democratize distribution, shift focus back to guest experience, hoteliers say
      Hotel brand companies are expected to adapt as the technology evolves.
      Hotel brand companies are expected to adapt as the technology evolves.
      Featured
        5 things to know
        5 things to know
        Headlines for July 1
        1. Mexico fans make a ruckus outside Ecuador team's hotel
        2. US travel demand tests aviation system
        3. Economy won't hold back American travelers
        4. US layoffs down 53% in June
        5. Heat dome settles over US in time for July Fourth weekend
        Video
        Video
        People
        Olympia Hospitality takes boutique approach to both franchised, independent hotels
        More owners seek out high-touch operators
        People
        Brands
        Curation of on-property offerings increasingly important in luxury hotel development
        Hospitality execs point to full-picture approach to guest experiences
        Brands
        Ownership
        Lenders leverage alternative hotel financing to fill in the gaps
        Developers turn increasingly to EB-5, CPACE debt options
        Ownership
        Video
        Video
        People
        PM Hotel Group eyes West Coast, Hawaii for next wave of growth
        Exec says operator is leaning into experiential travel geared toward younger generations
        People
        5 things to know
        5 things to know
        Headlines for June 30
        1. New York City hotel evacuated over bear spray
        2. Venezuelan hotel with deportees from US collapsed in earthquake
        3. World Cup not the only driver of US hotel performance
        4. FAA investigates plane striking a drone
        5. Americans' share of national income has decreased
        Analytics
        Hotel data experts judge which World Cup host markets have an early lead
        Atlanta, Houston and San Francisco haven't lived up to demand expectations
        Analytics
        Podcast
        Podcast
        Operations
        How the Kimpton Hotel Wilshire brings extra life to Pride month
        GM says Los Angeles Kimptons had heavy presence during Pride parade
        Operations
        Opinions
        No better use of time than a crash course in German hotel insolvency law
        A hotel-management agreement in German is known, wonderfully, as a geschäftbesorgungsvertäge
        Opinions
        Podcast
        Podcast
        Brands
        Sirius Hotel Group exec details how to balance a portfolio of owned and franchised hotels
        Firm aims to grow from nine to over 30 hotels within a decade
        Brands
        Analytics
        World Cup opens with a win for rate and a draw for demand
        Host cities see ADR-driven gains while non-host markets carry demand growth
        Analytics
        Video
        Video
        People
        Virgin Hotels Collection seeks synergies with parent company's other businesses
        Chief development officer says markets such as Orlando, Miami are targets
        People
        Operations
        Colonial-era hotels give guests a taste of history as America turns 250
        Four US inns featuring centuries-old experiences
        Operations
        Ownership
        The wait for lower cost of debt continues for US hoteliers
        Fed holds rates steady in light of higher inflation
        Ownership
        Ownership
        Portman announces $540 million financing package for Cincinnati convention center Marriott development
        700-room property part of $828 million convention district redevelopment
        Ownership
        Brands
        Hospitality Industry Stock Tracker
        Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
        Brands
        International News
          India
          India's hotels attract investment from outside the travel industry
          Investors drawn to rising middle classes’ propensity for trips, experiences
          India
          United Arab Emirates
          Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai sells for $300 million
          It's the first prominent hotel deal in UAE since the latest war in Iran began
          United Arab Emirates
          Egypt
          Egyptian infrastructure, government initiatives underpin luxury hotel push
          Country bridging Middle East and Africa battles with perception as unstable market
          Egypt
          Cuba
          Faced with heavy US sanctions, Spanish hotel firms Iberostar and Meliá exit Cuba
          Scrutiny on military-linked hotel ownership puts pressure on international hotel brands
          Cuba
          United States
          Caribe Hospitality sees branded, select-service hotels as path forward in Caribbean and Latin America
          Costa Rica-based owner finds value in sustainability efforts
          United States
          Italy
          Generali acquires Novotel London Tower Bridge
          Italian real estate firm debuts in UK hotel market
          Italy
          Podcast
          Podcast
          Saudi Arabia
          Pivoting hotel procurement strategy in the wake of war in the Middle East
          Project flexibility, government initiatives crucial to overcome global supply disruption
          Saudi Arabia
          United Kingdom
          Madrid-based Blasson expands hotel portfolio with Four Seasons Seville
          Andalusian hotel will be Four Seasons’ third Spanish hotel
          United Kingdom
          United Kingdom
          UK independent hotels under pressure as costs soar and government support erodes
          UKHospitality predicts 574 hotels will close across the country in 2026
          United Kingdom
          United Kingdom
          UAE's Select Group acquires three UK golf hotels
          Trio part of 33-hotel portfolio acquired by KKR, Baupost in 2024
          United Kingdom
          United Kingdom
          Ireland’s AIB Group refinances four hotels in Dublin, Limerick and Galway
          The hotels are part of Ireland's MHL Hotel Collection
          United Kingdom
          Nigeria
          Accor to double hotel count in Nigeria following Shoreline Group deal
          Shoreline Group to invest $300 million as part of 10-hotel deal
          Nigeria
          United States
          European tourism robust but increasingly fragmented
          Tourist demand for Europe remains strong but is shifting
          United States
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