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Canada hotels post record-setting performance in 2025
Canada’s hotel industry reported its highest annual top-line performance on record, according to full-year 2025 data from CoStar, a leading global provider of commercial real estate information, analytics, and online property marketplaces.
Ashes Tour fuels significant gains in Australia’s hotel performance
Five key Australian markets observed a jump in hotel performance for the Men’s Ashes series, according to data from CoStar, a leading global provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
PATA Signs MoU with Phuket Hotels Association to Support Responsible Growth in Hospitality Sector
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) brokers a new partnership agreement with the Phuket Hotels Association (PHA), a nonprofit organisation representing a diverse range of hotels across the island of Phuket, southern Thailand.
Nominations Open for the 2026 ALIS CALA Rising Star Award to be presented at ALIS CALA
The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) and The BHN Group have opened nominations for the prestigious ALIS CALA Rising Star Award (formerly Rising Star Award – Caribbean) to be presented at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit Caribbean and Latin America (ALIS CALA), a merger of the former CHRIS and...
Now Accepting Nominations for the 2026 Young Leader Award at Questex’s IHIF EMEA
The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) is now accepting nominations for the Young Leader Award to be presented at Questex’s International Hospitality Investment Forum Europe, Middle East, and Asia (IHIF EMEA) in Berlin, Germany 23 – 25 March 2026.
My Place and Opwest Partners Open Third Extended-Stay Hotel in Three Years
My Place Hotels of America has opened My Place Hotel-Phoenix East/Mesa, AZ in the fast-growing market of Mesa, AZ. This marks the third My Place Hotel in as many years developed by Phoenix-based Opwest Partners in collaboration with Tucson-based Iridius Capital.
Starwood Hotels Announces Plans for 1 Hotel & Homes Hudson Valley
Starwood Hotels, the sustainable hotel management company founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, is thrilled to announce plans for 1 Hotel & Homes Hudson Valley, set on the pristine shores of Fifth Lake in New York’s Ulster County. This upcoming development will be a significant addition to 1 Hotels, the...
Reside Opens The Heid Lofts by Reside, a Wyndham Residence, Expanding Its Apartment‑Style Portfolio in Philadelphia
Reside today announced the Grand Opening of it’s newest apartment-style accommodation at The Heid Lofts by Reside, a Wyndham Residence, a 96-unit artistically-designed industrial/warehouse building located in Callowhill, a hidden gem in the Parkway Museum district, offering guests all the conveniences of a hotel with the space and comfort of...
Hotel Terra Jackson Hole Unveils Multi-Million Dollar Renovation, Revealing Reimagined Spaces and Elevated Amenities
Hotel Terra Jackson Hole, Wyoming’s first LEED-certified hotel, has completed its $6.98 million renovation, unveiling 132 refreshed guest rooms and suites, corridors, meeting spaces, and wellness amenities that artfully connect guests to the natural beauty of Jackson Hole—every season of the year.