The shift away from brands to third-party managers - Hotel owners are moving from brand-run operations to independent managers in search of greater efficiency and stronger financial results.

Oct 7, 2025 • Hospitality

Marriott leans on hotel conversions as new builds stall in Europe - Credit squeeze pushes growth through soft brands and localized standards.

Oct 1, 2025 • Hospitality

Marriott launches Series brand in the US - A move to capture demand for upscale collection hotels while supporting conversion-friendly growth.

Sep 25, 2025 • Hospitality

Hotels worldwide face persistent staffing crisis - Low pay, poor conditions, and external pressures keep skilled workers away from the industry.

Sep 11, 2025 • Hospitality

Hotel funds are back in business - As travel rebounds, investors are betting on hospitality portfolios for long-term growth and stable returns.

Aug 20, 2025 • Hospitality

The hotel brand boom meets reality - A decade of expansion collides with inflation and competition, leaving only a few segments — like upper-midscale — consistently ahead.

Aug 18, 2025 • Hospitality

U.S. hotel construction hits a financing wall - Developers want to build, but rising costs, tighter lending, and labor pressures are slowing U.S. hotel supply growth to a crawl.

Aug 18, 2025 • Hospitality

Marriott completes $355 million acquisition of CitizenM - A move that expands Marriott’s lifestyle portfolio but raises integration challenges.

Jul 24, 2025 • Hospitality