IHG de-flagged in Bugis, Singapore - Marriott adds The Luxury Collection instead, member clubs are the next revenue engines and more...

IHG de-flagged in Bugis, Singapore - Marriott adds The Luxury Collection instead
Friday, 31st October 2025

Frasers Hospitality announced the signing of an agreement with Marriott International, Inc to bring The Luxury Collection to Singapore’s city center, reinforcing both companies’ commitment to elevating luxury hospitality in one of Asia’s most dynamic gateway destinations >>

2025 Lodging Tax Report - USA
31 Oct 2025 : This fifteenth annual Lodging Tax Study presents data on city, state, and special district lodging and sales taxes imposed on lodging sales >>

Hyatt announces plans for Andaz Hiroshima
31 Oct 2025 : Hyatt announced the first Hyatt hotel in western Japan’s Chūgoku region, Andaz Hiroshima will be located in the heart of Hiroshima and is expected to open in 2027 >>

Hospitality industry launches global consultation on sustainability standards
31 Oct 2025 : The Energy & Environment Alliance (EEA), a global coalition whose members represent more than 50,000 hotels and £360 billion in hospitality and real-estate capital, launched a worldwide consultation on the establishment of the first financially material sustainability accounting standards for the hotels and lodging sector >>

Hotel bookings in Sydney, Melbourne and Buenos Aires topping 70% for Oasis concerts
31 Oct 2025 : Upcoming dates of the Oasis Live ’25 tour is driving booking hotel levels across host markets in Australia and South America >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Member Clubs Are the Next Luxury Revenue Engine for Hotels
Friday, 31st October 2025

Luxury travel is evolving, membership clubs - once the domain of elite city venues - are now reshaping hospitality. Hotels that embed year-round membership programmes stand to unlock new revenue streams, deepen guest loyalty, and claim a position beyond 'just another stay'. Why this matters now? >>

Restricted Appraisal vs. Standard Appraisal: Understanding the Differences
Per the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), there are two appraisal report formats: the restricted appraisal report and the standard appraisal report >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNewsletter of October 30, 2025
Hotel pipeline expands in Europe as all other regions decline, market snapshot: Asia Pacific 2025 and more >>