Early signs point to renewed energy in Canada’s hotel transaction market, with private deals emerging in Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal. Institutional capital is back in the mix, targeting value-add opportunities and underutilized urban assets.
Marriott has launched a pilot program offering “Green Room Rates” to guests who opt out of daily housekeeping. With a 20% adoption rate in early tests, this initiative reflects growing demand for eco-aligned choices and hints at a new way to blend sustainability with pricing strategy.
Boutique hotel development in Europe is up 11.4% year-over-year, with Spain, Greece, and Portugal leading the charge. The rise reflects investor appetite for high-yield, experience-driven properties across leisure-focused destinations.
CitizenM has launched a new hotel in San Francisco’s SOMA district, blending tech-forward design with minimalist luxury. With 195 rooms, a rooftop bar, and signature communal spaces, this opening reinforces CitizenM’s reputation as a disruptor in the U.S. urban hotel landscape.
New STR data reveals a 13.6% year-over-year spike in U.S. hotel RevPAR during Spring Break week, with occupancy topping 70%. For hoteliers, this isn’t just a seasonal win, it’s a strategic wake-up call to optimize revenue management before summer demand accelerates.
For the 12th straight year, Hyatt has earned a spot on Fortune’s prestigious “100 Best Companies to Work For” list. The recognition highlights Hyatt’s unwavering commitment to cultivating a workplace rooted in care, inclusion, and employee well-being.
A new 15-story, 160,000-square-foot hotel has been proposed in Boston’s booming Seaport District. With additional rooms planned for the nearby Aloft and Element hotels, this expansion aims to meet the district's surging demand for upscale accommodations near the convention center.
Grand Metropolitan Hotels has acquired the ultra-luxury Voile d’Or Hotels and Resorts, a prestigious collection of flagship properties across global capitals and elite resort destinations. With further expansion into the Maldives, Dubai, and Lisbon, this move solidifies Grand Metropolitan’s standing as a top-tier leader in world-class hospitality.
Queensland’s Comiskey Group has acquired the Eumundi Brewery at the Imperial Hotel, signaling a bold move to preserve local brewing heritage while expanding nationwide. With planned upgrades and new craft releases, this acquisition reflects a growing trend of hospitality groups integrating unique F&B experiences into their properties.
The historic Hotel Victoria Gran Meliá in Palma, Spain, has reopened after a stunning €12 million makeover—elevating its 171-room offering, unveiling the new Victoria Grand Café, and reaffirming its position as a cultural landmark on the city’s revitalized waterfront.
The 2025 Global Tastemakers list celebrates U.S. hotels that have turned dining into a destination. From farm-to-table excellence in Tennessee to coastal cuisine in Maine, these properties prove that bold, hyperlocal food experiences are shaping the future of hospitality.
The historic Hotel Victoria Gran Meliá in Palma, Spain, reemerges after a €12 million renovation, blending timeless grandeur with modern luxury and reaffirming its place as a cultural landmark on the revitalized Paseo Marítimo.
Where $150 motels once stood, $2,000-a-night suites now rise. The luxury conversion wave has reached Montauk, and it’s just beginning.
98.53% occupancy. No, that’s not a typo. That’s a wake-up call, and an opportunity.
The growth of Airbnb and similar platforms has created a major shift in the hospitality industry, challenging traditional hotels to adapt to new consumer demands. With more travelers opting for unique, local experiences, traditional hotels are being forced to reconsider their business models.
The rise of the gig economy is reshaping labor practices in the hotel industry, with more properties turning to contract workers for various roles. While this offers flexibility and cost savings, it raises concerns about job security, benefits, and working conditions for hotel staff.
Coast Hotels has partnered with Infor Hospitality to streamline operations, enhance guest experiences, and improve service delivery through advanced technology solutions. This collaboration highlights the growing role of tech in optimizing hotel management processes.
U.S. hotel performance showed impressive growth for the week ending March 15, with increases in occupancy, average daily rate (ADR), and revenue per available room (RevPAR), signaling continued recovery in the hospitality sector.
Nationwide labor strikes have disrupted hotel operations across the United States, as workers demand better wages, benefits, and working conditions. These strikes have led to operational challenges for hoteliers and raised concerns about labor relations in the hospitality sector.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has introduced new regulations requiring hotels, vacation rentals, and event promoters to disclose all additional fees upfront, addressing long-standing concerns about hidden charges in the hospitality industry.
