HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter
Ventive Hospitality Files for INR20 Billion IPO Backed by US-based private equity firm, Blackstone, and India-based Panchshil Realty, India-based Ventive Hospitality Limited (“Ventive Hospitality”) has filed a draft red herring…
This Is How Donald Trump Lost Millions On His D.C. Hotel—Years After He Sold It
In what seemed like a stroke of genius–or incredible luck–Donald Trump sold his money-losing D.C. hotel in 2022 and ended up with a handsome $127 million payday. But what few…
Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Dresden Completes Renovation
Around six months after the ceremonial reopening of the Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Dresden (Germany) on 15 February 2024, the renovation work is now complete. The legacy of Augustus the Strong…
Nordic Capitals Maintain Moderate Hotel Revenue Growth in 2024
Hotel revenues in Oslo, Stockholm, Helsinki, and Copenhagen are continuing to grow in 2024, though at a more moderate pace compared to the previous year. The slowdown in growth was…
Global Hotel Alliance Expands Its Footprint in Popular Tourism Destinations as Four New Regional Brands Come on Board
Expands presence in Norway, the UAE, Malaysia & Greece Adds 32 hotels to the GHA portfolio Mix of resort and city hotels reaffirm GHA’s leadership in upscale and luxury positioning…
Hotels in Europe balance digital platforms and direct bookings for success
In many sectors, the digital transformation has sparked concerns about market concentration, favoring larger players over smaller businesses. Yet, the European hotel industry defies this trend, as evidenced by the…
Expedia Teams Up with Creators, Celebs and Key Partners to Launch Travel Shops, Bringing Shoppable Storefronts to the Travel Industry
Booking a creator’s or celebrity’s favourite hotel is only clicks away with industry-first shoppable storefronts now on the Expedia app; Creator waitlist sign-up now open Travellers can now shop recommendations…
hotels cuts human-assisted calls by 50% and saves 70 hours with AI
mk | hotels, part of the Lindner family in Germany, operates 13 unique properties, each reflecting the vibrant spirit of its surrounding city. In a bid to enhance operational efficiency…
Home2 Suites by Hilton: An Incubator of Innovation and Hospitality
Since its launch in 2011, Home2 Suites by Hilton continues to cement its position as a pioneer in the industry with remarkable growth worldwide and strategic innovation As Home2 Suites…
Singapore vs Hong Kong – Hotel Market Comparison
This report delves into the intense rivalry between Singapore and Hong Kong, two of Asia’s most influential hotel markets, each vying for dominance in the post-pandemic era. Singapore, now leading…