Hotel

In Brief: Benjamin Giebler's analysis delves into the differing levels of risk and performance associated with various types of hotel investments in Kansas City. Country Club Plaza, Kansas City - Image Credit Country Club Plaza    This article evaluates how full-service, select- and limited-service, and extended-stay hotels in the Kansas City metro market have performed across

Pools and fitness centers are both key amenities at hotels; they’re often viewed as must-have aspects of the guest experience. They can make or break the quality of a guest’s stay—when properly run, they can set a property apart from the competition, lead to repeat business, and generate more revenue through positive reviews that capture additional guests. The inverse is true as well—poorly run pools

Photo Credit: Hotel Solaya CHICAGO, Illinois—Hotel Solaya officially opened its doors and joined the JdV by Hyatt brand following an extensive transformation. The property includes 194 newly redesigned guestrooms and suites, art-filled common spaces, curated dining concepts, an on-site spa & fitness center, and an outdoor pool deck designed to capture the social energy of Old

Riding the momentum of 2025, the first quarter of 2026 reaffirms the structural health of the French hospitality industry, with the continuation of a dynamic that has clearly split in two directions: the upscale segment and the Île-de-France region (Paris included) are driving performance upward in value terms, while the budget end of the market

In Brief: Europe's rapid increase in hotel construction is creating potential supply-demand imbalances in major cities, posing challenges for market stability and investment strategies. Europe’s Hotel Construction Boom Raises Risk of Supply Imbalances in Key Cities - Image Credit HNR News    Rising hotel development across Europe is creating uneven supply risks, with a concentration of

In Brief: Today’s hotel coverage centers on mounting external pressures and shifting operating conditions, from potential U.S. air travel disruption tied to a federal funding impasse and warnings about the economic cost of a proposed English holiday tax to signs of continued demand volatility, including shorter, later-booked stays. At the same time, the sector is

In Brief: Global hotel development pipelines remain active despite rising construction and financing costs, while airlines and geopolitical tensions continue to influence travel flows. At the same time, hotel brands are accelerating investments in artificial intelligence, wellness travel is expanding in Asia, and hotel investment activity continues across key markets. Global Hotel Development Pipelines Remain

Royal Park Hotel unveils the completion of a comprehensive, multi-million-dollar renovation that reimagines the beloved property with refreshed guest rooms, redesigned event spaces and reenergized public areas, introducing a more refined and contemporary experience in the heart of downtown Rochester, just outside Detroit. Inspired by the natural elegance and quiet romance of an English garden