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Podcast – How to Survive & Thrive With Proactive Planning for 2025-2026

Coliwoo, the co-living division of Singapore-based LHN Limited (“LHN”), has received conditional eligibility for listing on the Singapore Exchange (“SGX”) Mainboard. The approval, granted on 9 September 2025, is valid for three months, during which time LHN is required to meet all SGX listing conditions, including pre-quotation disclosures and the submission of necessary documentation. As of June 2025, Coliwoo’s portfolio comprises approximately 2,960 rooms, with an occupancy rate of around 97.2%. This move comes amid several recent developments under LHN’s co-living strategy, including the award of a tender for a state-owned site at Jalan Loyang Besar for a 382-key Coliwoo-branded resort chalet, the opening of the 24-key Coliwoo Hotel Kampong Glam in May 2025, and the divestment of its former co-living hotel in Geylang. The SGX listing would allow Coliwoo to raise capital independently, supporting its plans for expansion and strengthening its position in the co-living sector.

It’s been said that when you know someone who becomes unemployed, it’s a recession. When you become unemployed, it’s depression. Unfortunately, in today’s job market, many people are struggling to find employment. Students graduating from school also face an uphill battle as they attempt to launch their careers in an environment marked by uncertainty and intense competition.

I have a love-hate relationship with loyalty programs. Actually, scratch that. Mostly hate. Having sat on the franchisee side of the table, I know first-hand that these programs don’t benefit the hotel. They don’t benefit the traveler either. They benefit the brand. Full stop.

Let’s start with the obvious: there is a lot going on in the world today.

I don’t want to bury the lead after a click-bait-y title like that. I’m talking about a bee hotel (pictured in the featured image so that you have an idea of what they look like).

On Tuesday, September 9th, The Westin Flushing LaGuardia Airport officially celebrated its grand opening. The property’s debut introduces the first 5-star hotel to Flushing and the entire borough.

Jacob Bruno, Senior Forecasting Analyst at STR, gives an overview of the 2025 U.S. hotel forecast revision. An extended version of our U.S. Market Forecast Assumptions analysis can be found here.