Airbnb, in coordination with Airbnb.org and several local not-for-profit organizations, has announced a proactive disaster preparedness initiative to provide emergency housing across all 47 prefectures in the event of major natural disasters, such as earthquakes and tsunamis.
Guest spending boosts US economy by a record $90 billion in 2024
In 2024, Airbnb marked a major milestone with our 2 billionth guest arrival when Wisconsin retirees Tim and Theresa stayed in a spectacular Guest Favorite Airbnb in Sandy, Utah, with their family. All across the country, travelers like Tim and Theresa are booking Airbnbs to reconnect with loved ones and...
Michael Caines’ Lympstone Manor To Join The Stafford Collection
Following the recent appointment of Michael Caines MBE as Culinary Strategist at The Stafford London, the Stafford Collection is delighted to announce that Lympstone Manor—Caines’ acclaimed hotel, restaurant, and vineyard in Devon, and a member of Relais & Châteaux—will be joining the group as an associate member. Lympstone Manor will...
Travel & Tourism in LAC Set to Add US$206BN to Regional Economy Over the Next Decade, Says WTTC
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), in partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), announced the launch of the Tourism Task Force during the Plenary Meeting of the Americas Business Dialogue (ABD) – a public-private platform to elevate Travel & Tourism as a key driver of growth, jobs, and...
Shade Hotels Debuts Vibrant Rebrand and Renovations Across Its Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach Properties
Shade Hotels, the beloved coastal duo from South Bay hotelier Michael Zislis, is unveiling a new era for its Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach locations. The full-scale refresh across both properties includes vibrant new guest room designs, revamped restaurant menus, playful rooftop programming, and a stylish new identity reflecting the...
Asia Pacific hotel performance update – April 2025
April performance across the Asia Pacific hotel industry was positive as 10 of the region’s 16 largest countries grew occupancy, average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR). In fact, all but three countries—China, Singapore and Thailand—experienced RevPAR gains.
State of the District: A Look at the Washington, D.C., Lodging Market
Decisions at the federal level, such as import tariffs, are affecting global markets, and cuts initiated by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are having impacts across the nation. These policies are also significantly affecting hotels in Washington, D.C., the market located at the heart of the federal government.
Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter – Week Ending 30 May 2025
Capital Bay Investment Acquires The Sebel West Perth Aire Apartments for AUD18.8 Million in Australia, KSL Capital Takes Majority Stake in Soneva, Expanding Experiential Luxury Portfolio, Minor Hotels Repositions Oaks for Global Expansion with Full-Service Offering, STB Partners with Vietnam Airlines to Boost Vietnamese Arrivals to Singapore, HVS ANAROCK MONITOR,...
Uncertainty Abounds: HVS Takeaways from NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum 2025
The start of June always brings the industry together in New York City, and we HVS attendees enjoyed our time at the NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum this year. It was great to see many of you there and share our recent experiences in the industry. This article summarizes our...
EHL Innovation Rewind: Dr. Felicitas Morhart on Longevity, Luxury, and the Future of Human Hospitality
During the EHL Open Innovation Summit in Lausanne, we had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Felicitas Morhart, Full Professor of Marketing at HEC Lausanne, to explore how the emerging field of longevity is starting to reshape luxury hospitality. Our conversation touched on the intersection of biotech wellness, status-driven...