Hotel News

L+R’s reorganization underscores a broader trend in how specialist investors aim to get an edge over generalist real estate funds in hotel investing. Its plan to spend over $250 million on properties in its new Iconic hotel collection is one example.

U.S. hotel deals and development stay active, with projects like a $100M World of Blue redevelopment near MetLife Stadium ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

Accor, Hilton, and Marriott will operate multiple brands at Sun Group's $2.47 billion Phu Quoc resort complex, adding around 6,500 five-star rooms.

F&B is a major revenue driver for hotels. But it is likely that the boom from banqueting is overshadowing how room guests are no longer willing to pay through their nose when options are just a click away.

Hotel industry profit per room remains at 90% of 2019 levels despite rising guest spending, due to increased operating costs and wages.

Approaching his fifth anniversary as CEO, Anthony Capuano has restructured the world's largest hotel company to move faster and try to put guests first.

LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault said there won't be a Louis Vuitton Hotels brand, despite online speculation to the contrary. He said he wanted to keep the retail brand 'focused, not diversified.'

The leadership reset points to a company preparing itself for a more scrutinized phase of growth.

Lifestyle hotels have moved from niche rebellion to mainstream strategy. As the model spreads, can it still surprise guests, or does scale make ‘cool’ start to look the same?