Majority of hoteliers scaling back development plans, Accor is expanding its luxury footprint in Italy and more...

Majority of hoteliers scaling back development plans
Friday, 26th September 2025

Rising costs and uneven demand challenges are placing a significant strain on hotel investment and operations, the survey, conducted in late August, featured input from nearly 400 hotel property owners and operators nationwide.

Development and renovation plans remain under pressure, with 32% of respondents delaying projects, 24% scaling back, and 8% canceling entirely. Only 8% of property owners and operators reported moving forward with new investments >>

Accor is expanding its luxury footprint in Italy
26 Sep 2025 : Accor is proud to announce the signing of Sofitel Genoa Waterfront, a landmark new luxury hotel set to open in 2027 on the city's waterfront >>

Ascott's Citadines brand surpasses 200 properties globally
26 Sep 2025 : Citadines strengthens leadership in the resilient upper-midscale segment through rapid conversions and geographical diversification >>

IHG to grow luxury & lifestyle portfolio in Egypt
26 Sep 2025 : Partnership with Jadeer Group will see the addition of 120-keys to the city by 2031 >>

Travel Tech at ITB Asia 2025: Where innovation powers the future of travel
25 Sep 2025 : Singapore to host the premier travel technology showcase for the APAC region, bringing together leading brands, visionary startups, and top industry executives to redefine the future of tourism >>

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The Rise of Third Culture Food: When Identity Becomes the Menu
Friday, 26th September 2025

The future of food isn’t about where it comes from, but who it comes through, we’re seeing the rise of Third Culture Food; not fusion, not 'authentic,' but food created by second- and third-generation immigrants >>

How Much Should Hoteliers be Spending on Marketing?
With the 2026 budgeting season in hospitality rapidly approaching, it’s not too late to compare marketing spend in hospitality to the retail industry and the broader economy >>

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