Marriott International Reports Record Annual Deal Signings in the Caribbean and Latin America
Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) announced a year of robust room signings and openings across the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) region in 2024. The company had record signings in…
Margaritaville Island Reserve® Resort Roatan Breaks Ground, Set to Open in 2027 and Transform the Island’s Tourism Landscape
The Groundbreaking Ceremony Announced Plans to Generate Over 800 Local Jobs and Include Comprehensive Native Flora Restoration Initiatives. Margaritaville and Karisma Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with Island Shipping, S.…
Why the Asset-Light Model Works
The asset-light model has become the dominant strategy for major hotel brands, allowing them to expand without the capital-intensive burden of real estate ownership. But what does this mean for…
Well-Being and Happiness-Centric Leadership, the New Cornerstone of Hospitality Organizations
The hospitality industry thrives on human interactions and service excellence, making well-being and happiness-centric leadership critical for success. Leaders who prioritize employee well-being create positive work environments, drive engagement, and…
President Trump’s $5 million Gold Visa for foreign investors. An end to EB-5 or simply an additional avenue for wealthy foreign investors?
The news is full of headlines about President Trump’s announcement last week (February 25, 2025), that in the next two weeks, he will propose a $5 million “Gold Card” program…
Dalata Announces Strategic Review and Commencement of Formal Sale Process
The Board of Dalata Hotel Group plc (“Dalata” or the “Group”) announces that it is undertaking a strategic review to explore options available to optimise capital opportunities for the Group…
2025 Hotel Transactions: Market in Motion
Every January, the ALIS conference serves as a barometer for the hotel investment landscape, and in 2025, the mood was optimistic yet noticeably more restrained than in recent years. Regulatory…
Peregrine Hospitality Expands Portfolio
DENVER, CO – Peregrine Hospitality (“Peregrine”), a full-service hospitality company that manages a portfolio that includes high profile leisure and resort destinations, has broadened its platform with the addition of…
HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter
ORIX JREIT Acquired Hotel Universal Port Vita in Osaka for JPY35 Billion Japan-based ORIX JREIT Inc. (“ORIX JREIT”) has successfully completed the acquisition of 428-key Hotel Universal Port Vita for…
HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin
HR Group acquires H-Hotels German owner-operator HR Group has acquired H-Hotels, a privately managed hotel company in Germany that operates over 60 hotels across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France and Hungary.…