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Hilton will open five new Malaysian properties in 2026, including debuts for Waldorf Astoria and Conrad brands in Kuala Lumpur.

Four nominees include Brookfield's Barcelona Moxy, EQ Hotels' London Novotel, Pygmalion's 9-hotel Spanish portfolio, and Minor Hotels' Amsterdam Avani.

HVS analysis shows Las Vegas hotel performance shifting from volume-driven to premium experience-focused demand in 2026.

Using spa slipper selection as a case study, the article demonstrates how micro-decisions in wellness design reveal the critical balance between aesthetics, operations, and profitability.

An accountant shares real client examples of hotel accounting disasters, from untrained staff managing books to $42,000 in uncollectable guest receivables needing write-offs.

Aven Hospitality integrates Protect Group's Refund Protect into its booking engine, allowing hotels to offer optional refundable upgrades at checkout.

The newsletter covers five major hotel transactions across Asia Pacific totaling over USD200 million, including conversions and REIT acquisitions.

For our founder, Yoshitaka Nojiri, hotels have always held a certain magic. From family celebrations to memorable meals, they were places where ordinary moments became extraordinary—both familiar and uniquely memorable.

The author argues that historic hotels create competitive advantage by offering authentic narratives and cultural connections that transform guests beyond traditional service delivery.

Elektraweb integrates Fikäfi's payment system to help 5,000+ hotels recover lost bookings from payment failures, claiming two shadow guests exist for every completed booking.