US hotel forecast downgraded, hotel branded residences – hype or the new normal? and more...

US hotel forecast downgraded
Wednesday, 19th November 2025

Little change in the macroeconomic environment is expected as unemployment and prices continue to rise.

As a result, our hotel performance outlook for the remainder of this year and next were lowered once again. ADR is growing well below the rate of inflation, which in turn will put more pressure on margins >>

IHG expands to Montenegro’s Adriatic Coast
19 Nov 2025 : The hotel will become part of Crowne Plaza’s growing European portfolio, which includes more than 110* open and pipeline properties – among them Crowne Plaza Durres in Albania, set to open imminently, and an upcoming project in Kolašin, Montenegro >>

Hotel Branded Residences – Hype or the New Normal?
19 Nov 2025 : HVS, Bird & Bird, AlixPartners and EP Business in Hospitality are delighted to present our next webinar which will be held on Wednesday 26 November >>

India Market Outlook 2025
19 Nov 2025 : Post Covid India has moved beyond recovery, setting new performance benchmarks and as of Q1 2025, the country had a pipeline of 690+ projects - the second-largest in the region, after China, and the largest in Asia Pacific >>

Patina launches digital platform, brand expands globally
19 Nov 2025 : Following the opening of Patina Maldives, Fari Islands in 2021 and Patina Osaka in 2025, the brand has invested in a website that brings Patina to life online >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Will Hotels See 'One Click Hotel Bookings' on ChatGPT Anytime Soon?
Wednesday, 19th November 2025

In a recent interview on YouTube, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, revealed that in the future users may be able to book hotels in 'one click' directly through ChatGPT, signaling a major shift in how consumers interact with travel platforms. This is a rather naive statement. >>

Gen Z To Reshape Holiday Traditions: Less Materialism, More Meaning
The National Retail Federation is out with its holiday 2025 forecast, projecting that November-December retail sales will rise between 3.7% and 4.2% over last year to surpass the $1 trillion mark for the first time >>

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