The travel & tourism sector witnessed a notable decline in deal activity in the first half (H1) of 2025, reflecting a shift in market dynamics and investor sentiment. The total number of deals (mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity and venture financing) announced year-on-year (YoY) fell by around 8% in...
Latin America Hotel Construction Pipeline Reaches New Heights with 22% YOY Growth–2027 Forecast Unveiled
The Q2 2025 Latin America Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE) details continued momentum for new hotel development in the region, with stable growth in new hotel openings forecast through 2027. This progression is supported by the region’s expanding construction pipeline, currently standing at 748 projects/116,648 rooms,...
“Points Fatigue” Hits Hotel Loyalty: Half Feel Undervalued. Can Gen AI Help?
Accenture’s latest Consumer Pulse survey of 18,000 consumers in 14 countries, presented in the report, “Me, my brand, and AI: The new world of consumer engagement,” explores how the adoption of AI is reinventing the consumer-brand relationship, influencing not just what people buy, but how they think, feel and engage.
San Montano Resort & Spa in Ischia Unveils Major Renovation
Perched atop Mount Vico on Italy’s island of Ischia, San Montano Resort & Spa, the 65-room luxury retreat offering sweeping views of the Bay of Naples all the way to Mount Vesuvius, debuts an extensive renovation this month, featuring newly-refresh suites and public spaces, immersive new guest offerings, and a...
€12 Million Investment Brings Moldova’s First ibis Styles Hotel to Chișinău
Amid a surge in tourism and international travel, Moldova is set to welcome its first ibis Styles hotel, part of the renowned Accor Group, a global leader in the hospitality industry. Scheduled to open in fall 2025, the project represents a €12 million investment and marks a new milestone in...
Vivanta Opens Its Doors in Thane
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the opening of Vivanta Thane, LBS Road, marking the brand’s debut in one of the fastest-growing urban districts of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
Green Light for New Vauxhall Premier Inn
Whitbread PLC, the UK’s largest hotel business and owner of Premier Inn, has secured planning permission to convert an 11-storey office block in Vauxhall in Central London into a 180-bedroom budget hotel.
Radisson Blu Debuts in Northern Riyadh’s Thriving Sahafa District
Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel, Riyadh Al Sahafa, further strengthening its presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Located in the lively Sahafa District, the new hotel blends modern luxury with Saudi hospitality and marks another step forward in the Group’s strategic...
CHTA Launches AI Guidebook 2.0 to Help Caribbean Hospitality and Tourism Businesses Embrace Smart, Responsible Innovation
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has released Artificial Intelligence Transformation Guide for Caribbean Tourism: Version 2.0, an expanded and updated resource that helps Caribbean hospitality and tourism stakeholders use AI in a practical, people-first way, while preserving the warmth and cultural richness the region is known for.
HVS ANAROCK MONITOR, July 2025
Read the latest edition of the HVS ANAROCK monthly industry update, MONITOR (Monthly Overview of National Industry Trends and Hospitality Report), for the key trends in the Indian hospitality industry.