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November 4, 2025

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Latin America Hotel Construction Pipeline Reaches Record Highs, Up 17% Year-Over-Year

Lodging Econometrics’ (LE) Q3 2025 Latin America Construction Pipeline Trend Report signals continued momentum for the region’s hospitality industry. At the close of the quarter, the hotel construction pipeline in Latin America currently stands at 751 projects and 116,480 rooms, representing year-over-year (YOY) increases of 17% in projects and 11% in rooms.
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Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin – Week Ending 31 October 2025

Invesco Real Estate has acquired the four-star, 189-room Radisson Blu Hotel, Marseille Vieux Port in France from German real estate investment manager Union Investment for €43.5 million (€230,200 per room). The property is situated by the old port in central Marseille and includes two restaurants, a bar and 12 meeting rooms. The hotel, that had been owned by Union for 20 years, underwent a complete renovation in 2024 and is operated under a long-term lease by Radisson Hotel Group. Invesco acquired the hotel on behalf of its European Hotel strategy, bringing the portfolio to 11 hotels.
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ananea Debuts First Hotel in Thailand with the Launch of ‘ananea Beyond Khaolak’

Kata Group Resorts, a longstanding leader in beachfront hospitality in Southeast Asia with more than 45 years of experience, proudly announces the rebranding of Beyond Khaolak Resort to ananea Beyond Khaolak — the first ananea-branded property in Thailand and the brand’s flagship hotel in Southeast Asia. This transition marks a new chapter for the Andaman beachfront retreat, reflecting a contemporary travel sensibility shaped by the philosophy of "Slow Glamour", a way of living that celebrates simplicity, mindfulness, and meaningful connection with nature, oneself, and the people around.
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Beyond the Spa: How Strategic Wellness Audits Help Boutique Hotels Find Their Niche and Drive New Revenue

Wellness is no longer confined to the spa. Today’s travelers are seeking experiences that enhance sleep, reduce stress, and foster connection, which is shaping where they choose to stay and how much they spend. For boutique and independent hotels, this represents both an opportunity and a challenge: how to define their wellness identity authentically and profitably, without heavy capital investment.
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