IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement to develop a 100-room Holiday Inn Express near Bagdogra International Airport, scheduled to open in 2028.
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Hilton has announced plans to expand its luxury and lifestyle portfolio in South East Asia, adding nearly 4,000 new rooms through the signing of 17 new properties across six countries.
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The Ascott Limited has signed a franchise agreement for Somerset Admiralty Way Lagos, a new serviced residence in Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria, set to open in October 2028.
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Minor Hotels plans to open the Tivoli Palazzo Risorgimento Lecce in Italy’s Puglia region by April 2026 following renovations.
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly being adopted in the commercial real estate sector, with 88% of investors and landlords piloting AI projects. However, only 5% of these companies have achieved all their AI goals, highlighting a significant gap between adoption and successful implementation.
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JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group has completed the sale and financing of the Courtyard by Marriott Wayne Fairfield, a 122-room hotel located 20 miles from New York City.
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HotelÊindustry leaders are shifting focus to renovating and repositioning existing properties to enhance value and drive revenue. This strategic pivot is driven by high financing costs, labor shortages, and a muted outlook for supply growth, prompting hoteliers to explore creative solutions, such as adaptive reuse and mixed-use developments.
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Accor has announced the signing of Sofitel Jabal Omar Makkah, a new hotel set to open in 2026 in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, featuring 1,141 rooms and suites.
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A summary of European hotel transactions provided by HVS
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Weekly Hotel Industry Asia Pacific News Roundup from HVS
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