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IHG to bring its pioneering InterContinental brand to Ecuador in 2027
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, today announced a new property in Guayaquil, marking its first destination in Ecuador. Developed in partnership with developer BPO Consulting, InterContinental Guayaquil will welcome guests with inspired interiors, elevated amenities and culturally rich experiences that provide insider expertise to all the destination has to offer. The hotel is set to open in 2027.
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Shaza Hotels Eyes New Opportunities with Strategic Growth Plans
Amid rising demand for regionally inspired hospitality experiences, Shaza Hotels is emerging as a leading regional brand poised for strategic expansion across the Middle East and key Muslim-friendly markets. With an ethos rooted in Eastern traditions and a progressive vision for the future, Shaza is one of the few brands successfully bridging the gap between regional identity and global appeal.
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Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter – Week Ending 23 May 2025
Blackrock and Weave Living to Acquire Momentus Serviced Residences Novena in Singapore for approximately SGD100 Million
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Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin – Week Ending 23 May 2025
RFR sells The Jaffa Hotel, Tel Aviv in Israel
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Verge Management LLC Selects TPG Hotels & Resorts to Manage Portfolio of Marriott Select Service Hotels
TPG Hotels & Resorts, one of the nation’s premier hospitality management firms, announced today that it has been selected by Verge Management LLC to manage a portfolio of five Marriott-branded select service hotels located in Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas. The agreement marks a significant expansion for TPG in the South-Central United States and adds to its growing roster of select-service properties.
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The Bright Group Announces Opening of The Dayton Vitality Hotel, a Tech-Enabled Lifestyle Hotel Connected to the Dayton Convention Center
The Bright Group announces the opening of Dayton Vitality Hotel, a modern, lifestyle property directly connected to the Dayton Convention Center via skywalk. The tech-forward hotel is set to become a key driver in the city’s downtown revitalization, blending convenience, design, and community-focused amenities for business and leisure travelers alike.
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Noble Investment Group Acquires Sixteen WoodSpring Suites Hotels
Noble Investment Group (“Noble”) today announced the acquisition of sixteen WoodSpring Suites long-term extended stay properties through two portfolio transactions. These investments continue to advance the firm’s institutional platform focused on branded long-term accommodations—an asset class at the convergence of hospitality, mobility, and America’s accelerating demand for flexible, cost-efficient living solutions.
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Why is Airbnb losing the war of STR dominance to Booking..com?
Last year, Booking.com delivered 400.4 million nights booked at short-term rentals (STRs), which was 80% of Airbnb’s total nights. At the same time, Booking.com generates almost twice as many nights per listing on its platform as Airbnb. Growth rates for a number of STR listings on the Booking.com platform were 17% vs only 4% for Airbnb.
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Three Ducks Hotel Opens in Westhampton
Three Ducks celebrates its opening on May 21, 2025 at 19 Seabreeze Avenue, Westhampton, New York. The boutique hotel, managed by FIRM Hospitality Group, thoughtfully facilitates meaningful guest experiences rooted in nature, authenticity, and discovery. A collaboration between designer-developers Elizabeth Bakhash and Randall Stone of Three Ducks Hospitality, the hotel introduces a lighthearted yet elevated approach to luxury, and a genuine connection to the Westhampton community. With 12 rooms, the property blends upscale amenities, experience-forward design, and a refined yet relaxed atmosphere that captures the ease and charm of the area.
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