The 2025 HVS Middle East & Africa Hotel Valuation Index (HVI) offers a clear view of how hotel values across the region have shifted since 2019 - and what those movements signal for investors. Covering 23 markets across 16 countries, the index reflects the performance of a typical upscale/upper-upscale hotel...
The Residences at Intercontinental Phuket Resort Introduces a New Design Language for Residential Living in Asia
Rising quietly along Kamala’s evergreen hillsides, The Residences at InterContinental Phuket Resort unveils a refreshing architectural perspective for contemporary Asian living — one where paradise is not performed, but lived. Conceived as "The Edge of Heaven," the addition of the residences completes the resort’s trilogy inspired by the ancient Tribhumikatha...
Digital Transformation in Hotels Has Failed Until Now. AI Changes the Story.
For years, hotels have been told they need digital transformation. The message was everywhere. New systems. New platforms. New dashboards. New tools promise to simplify operations, improve efficiency, and elevate the guest experience. Yet if we’re honest, most hotels did not transform. They modernized the surface, but the core of...
Park Hotels & Resorts Announces the Sale of Additional Non-Core Hotels
Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. (“Park” or the “Company”) (NYSE:PK) today provided an update on its non-core disposition activity and fourth quarter operating trends.
Qatar hotel performance jumped during eventful November
Several events, including Formula 1, helped Qatar’s hotel industry post its highest November occupancy level since 2014, according to preliminary data from CoStar, a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.
November events boosted Melbourne hotel performance, December looks promising
A mix of events lifted Melbourne hotel average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) to all-time highs for November, according to preliminary data from CoStar. Forward bookings for December are also trending well ahead of last year. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces,...
Meliá Hotels International Strengthens Luxury and Lifestyle Offering with New Hotel Openings in 2026
Meliá Hotels International - Spain’s leading hotel group and the third-largest in Europe - is set for significant acceleration across its luxury and lifestyle brands, with 23 new hotel openings confirmed for 2026. From Southeast Asia to South America, Europe to the Indian Ocean, Meliá will bring its signature Spanish...
From Stay to Story: When a Key Card Becomes a Keepsake
Fifty years from now, when your guests open their memory box, what will they find?
The Black Friday Report: Hotels with website campaigns grew direct revenue by 60.5%
Black Friday continues to be one of the most influential moments of the year for hotel direct channel performance, driving shifts in traveler behavior
IRIS wins Travolution’s Champions of Mobile Award 2025
IRIS, the leading provider of digital F&B and guest experience platforms, is proud to announce that they have won the Champions of Mobile Award at the Travolution