Yurbban Hospitality Group acquires Lennox Hotel Miami Beach, celebrates 10yr anniversary
Images by Yurbban Hospitality Group Yurbban Hospitality Group, a global hotel operator with roots in Barcelona, Spain, marks a decade of Yurbban Hotels with a bold expansion, adding Lennox Hotel Miami Beach to its growing portfolio. With a remarkable 50% growth in 2024 compared to 2023 and projected revenues exceeding €50 million in 2025, the company reinforces […]
Artyzen Hotels and Resorts expands in Xi’an
Reading Time: < 1 minute China: Artyzen Hospitality Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Shun Tak Holdings, has signed a management agreement with Xi’an Yang’s Real Estate to open its first Artyzen Hotels and Resorts luxury lifestyle property in Xi’an.
Hotel Speak Partners With IHIF EMEA (Mar 31
Hotel Speak is delighted to announce a media partnership with the International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF) EMEA for 2025. Each year, the team behind IHIF curate an agenda packed with expert speakers and this year promises their best line-up yet. For hotel investors, management companies, and other key players, it’s an unparalleled opportunity to connect, […]
Gathering in Music City | February 12, 2025 — LODGING
The Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown completed a transformation in September of last year that included a redesign of all 494 guestrooms and suites, upgrades to all meetings and events venues, the addition of new communal spaces, and elevated F&B experiences. Award-winning firm Looney & Associates served as the interior designer for […]
Spring in Santiniketan
As the winter chill starts fading, Santiniketan transforms into a vibrant canvas, a tapestry of colours, music, and cultural festivities during the Spring season. It is a celebration of art, nature, and culture. For those seeking to engage themselves in this enchanting experience, there’s no better place to immerse yourself in this magical transformation than […]
What Hotels Need to Know About Revenue Management Automation
– Image Credit Lighthouse Revenue management automation is becoming ubiquitous in the hotel world. As we enter the new year, hoteliers have told us that most organizations are now implementing at least 1 form of automation or AI into their revenue management tech stack. For hotels that aren’t utilizing an automated system, this can lead […]
The Path to Profitability in 2025: A Hotel Marketer’s Guide
In today’s dynamic hospitality landscape, understanding consumer behavior is crucial for hotel marketers to thrive. This guide will explore key strategies for navigating the evolving digital landscape, leveraging data and AI to drive guest satisfaction and loyalty, and ultimately achieving profitability in 2025. View our guide now.
HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin
Catalonia Hotels acquires Hesperia Barcelona Del Mar from Meridia Capital Spanish owner-operator Catalonia Hotels & Resorts has acquired the four-star, 84-room Hesperia Barcelona Del Mar in Spain, from Spanish private equity firm Meridia Capital, completing the divestment of its Fund IV. The price has been reported as €25.3 million (€301,200 per room), or €27.7 million […]
A shining example of regenerative tourism with the Babylonstoren
True hospitality is a story of people, the lands they live on, the foods they eat, the activities they do day in, day out, and all the cultural nuances that make life so joyous. Hospitality is also about giving back and stewarding the larger community, leaving the land better off for all stakeholders rather than […]
Preferred adds 10 hotels across three months in late 2024
Reading Time: 2 minutes Worldwide: Independent brand Preferred Hotels & Resorts added 10 member properties in nine countries between October 1 and December 31, 2024. The 10 properties add to Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ 600+ locations worldwide. The company’s CEO, Lindsey Ueberroth, said these new additions are part of the “largest year of growth since […]