Leading real estate developers Related Group (Related) and Dezer Development have completed vertical construction at the Rosewood Residences Hillsboro Beach, marking a major milestone for South Florida’s most exclusive new address and the first-ever hospitality-branded condominium in the area.
The Great Hotel Reset and the Future of Independence with Ben Rafter, CEO of Hotel Equities
In this conversation, Sloan Dean interviews Benjamin Rafter, CEO of Hotel Equities and Springboard Hospitality, about his unconventional path from tech startups into hotel leadership and what that background means for the current cycle. Rafter argues that the US lodging market is entering a “reset” driven by debt maturities, deferred...
Dar Global Debuts Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Oman in Aida, the Iconic Brand of Family Entertainment
Dar Global, the London-listed luxury real estate developer, has unveiled Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Oman at its landmark AIDA development. The project marks a significant addition to Oman’s fast-growing tourism sector, redefining luxury family travel while presenting a distinctive investment opportunity within one of the Sultanate’s most ambitious destinations.
HotelRunner to Highlight AI-Powered Automation and Fintech-Enabled Distribution at ITB Berlin 2026
HotelRunner, the leading hospitality and travel technology provider, announces its participation in ITB Berlin 2026, one of the world’s most influential travel trade shows. The HotelRunner Team will be welcoming visitors at Hall 9, Stand 217a, at Messe Berlin between March 3–5, 2026.
Dar Global Debuts Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Oman in Aida, the Iconic Brand of Family Entertainment
Dar Global, the London-listed luxury real estate developer, has unveiled Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Oman at its landmark AIDA development. The project marks a significant addition to Oman’s fast-growing tourism sector, redefining luxury family travel while presenting a distinctive investment opportunity within one of the Sultanate’s most ambitious destinations.
Riding the PortoBay wave: how people are shaping hospitality
With historic Portuguese vibes, meandering cobbled streets, and extraordinary glimpses of the glinting Atlantic ocean, Funchal delivers exactly the welcome I’d hoped for. But it’s nothing compared to the greeting when I step into the lobby at PortoBay Santa Maria.
Influence Society Unveils SOCIETIES 2025. A Visionary Annual Publication Defining the Next Chapter in Hospitality Branding
Influence Society, a leading digital marketing agency serving high-end hospitality brands, proudly announces the release of SOCIETIES 2025, its signature yearly publication that serves as a strategic guide for hotel brands navigating a rapidly evolving market. This edition confronts key issues impacting hospitality: the rise of AI as a new...
AI won’t save your hotel if your teams are still copy-pasting between systems
In many hotel groups, automation is discussed as a question of intelligence.
HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter – Week Ending 6 February 2026
Singapore-based Coliwoo Holdings Limited (“Coliwoo”) is acquiring the former Park Avenue Changi for SGD101 million. This translates to approximately SGD402,000 per key for the 251-key property. Coliwoo will acquire the leasehold interest in the strata lot from Singapore-based ESR-REIT Management (S) Limited’s (“ESR-REIT”), and convert it into a co-living property....
Check-In, Clock-Out: Hospitality That Moves With the Nomad Lifestyle
Bo Frederique van den Bosch is a second-place winner (in a four-way tie) in the HFTP Fall 2025 Blog Competition.
