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Hyatt to buy all-inclusive owner, operator Playa Hotels & Resorts for $2.6 billion

凯悦 plans to sell $2 billion in real estate assets by 2027 following the acquisition of its third all-inclusive resorts platform in four years.

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Edinburgh's booming hotel demand could feel effects of UK's first tourism tax

As a hotel market, Scottish capital Edinburgh has seen a flood of tourism demand in the last several years. But that tourism wave has forced local officials to pass a 5% tourism tax on overnight accommodations beginning in July 2026.

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Rooms revenue beat Marriott's expectations in 2024

万豪酒店 executives outlined the strong global demand driving performance growth and shared insights into 2025 expectations.

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Lenders in Europe break down how hotel financing looks a lot like 'pre-2008'

Lenders from Europe-based firms discussed how the financing landscape is shaping up as more investment capital emerges from the sidelines.

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Positive signs point to improved hotel deal activity in 2025

Hotel transaction volume is returning to the Americas and may happen most in traditional corporate urban markets such as New York, according to new research from 仲量联行 .

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Living like a snail and surviving the journey

Here are my Top 10 tips for life on the road without burning out, and most important, constantly adapting to change.

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