The continent offers a bright future for investors. And with waning demand for offices, alternative accommodation brands claim they stand out as a safe political bet.
The French designer behind those coveted red-soled stilettos has just snagged a stake in Experimental Group. Louboutin will now have a say in this chic Parisian outfit that runs a handful of boutique hotels and bars that are catnip for jetsetters.
Hotel companies are betting big on the smaller towns in India. With spiritual tourism accounting for 60% of the domestic tourism, the segment is likely to drive the growth in the Indian hospitality industry for the next few years.
We are tracking the Indian hotel industry's strong performance in the first quarter, and the momentum is expected to continue. Also interesting: Smaller cities continue to get a lion's share of new developments.
A forthcoming report from JLL Hotels & Hospitality reveals that the state's top 10 lodging markets have consistently outperformed national averages for revenue growth.
Sébastien Bazin believes India has untapped potential, and asserts players need to increase their goals and ambitions to cater to the demand of the market.
Yoshiharu Hoshino, the CEO of Hoshino Resorts, is one of the world's most remarkable hotel executives. He's built a group of brands now intimately associated with Japan's tourism development and distinctive approach to hospitality.
Here's the first major interview with Gilda Perez-Alvarado since she became chief strategy officer of Accor. Can she help the hospitality titan diversify beyond selling hotel rooms, help it conquer the U.S., and reinvigorate the iconic Orient Express brand?
An investment vehicle backed by Elliott Management has invested in hotels, following similar moves by other big-money firms. Fun fact: The $370 million deal coincides with the acquisition of U2's The Clarence Hotel.