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August 21, 2025 | 1:56 p.m.
Experts share best practices for hotel design that promote flexibility, timelessness
NASHVILLE, Tennessee — The creative process for designing a hotel and the spaces inside draws on a wide variety of factors to balance the wants and needs of both guests and hoteliers.
July 3, 2025 | 1:06 p.m.
Deep dive: Here are some of the world's most interesting hotel pools
Not all hotel pools are created equal. From gorgeous views to interesting design elements, some pools stand out with their various cool factors, and temperature has nothing to do with it.
January 30, 2025 | 10:11 a.m.
Mipim 2025: France and Europe at the forefront
From March 10 to 14, the 34th edition of Mipim will take place in Cannes.
January 24, 2025 | 2:32 p.m.
Tones come down to earth as hotel designers embrace color of the year
Color is one of the greatest components of design in any hotel. It gives that look of warmth and luxury to a property and invokes a feeling from guests. Designers incorporate colors in various ways when they create rooms and public spaces in hotels.
January 3, 2025 | 2:18 p.m.
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December 16, 2024 | 3:38 p.m.
Studio Moren’s Sharon Grob and David Harte talk design, segmentation, luxury and aesthetics
Many stakeholders have ideas and opinions when it comes to hotel design, from owners to operators and designers themselves. Conflict can arise when the groups can't align on preferences, brand standards or current travel trends.
November 7, 2024 | 9:12 a.m.
Grosvenor checks in luxury hospitality group at £500 million Mayfair development
South Molton, Grosvenor's £500 million mixed-used development in the heart of Mayfair, will play host to the UK's first Oberoi Hotel after the Duke of Westminster's property group agreed a deal with its parent company EIH London Investments.
November 6, 2024 | 2:49 p.m.
The players in Italy's hotel investment and development scene
ROME — Hotel development in Italy is beset with well-meaning bureaucracy and regulations centered on heritage and building conservation.
October 29, 2024 | 1:07 p.m.
Serviced apartments attract hotel developer, brand attention
The serviced-apartment segment is drawing significant interest from developers and owners. But with the segment's maturity comes the need for more options.
October 8, 2024 | 1:05 p.m.
Hotel executives debate when sustainability should enter development, construction conversations
MANCHESTER, England — Integrating sustainability into hotel development is somewhat of a new frontier for the hospitality industry.
September 4, 2024 | 8:33 p.m.
How architects, developers build sustainable real estate with climate change in mind
As temperatures inch up and concerns grow about climate change, it’s not just people who sweat and suffer: Buildings feel the heat as well. Some real estate planners, owners and designers are making investments now to keep their properties and the people who use them cooler.
July 26, 2024 | 1:37 p.m.
Brands Believe Lifestyle Hotels Could Get a Foothold in Africa
WINDHOEK, Namibia — As global hotel companies look to expand throughout Africa, which hotel brands do they start with?
May 6, 2024 | 1:18 p.m.
With Fresh Capital Injection, A&O Aims For Sustainable Expansion
A&O Hotels & Hostels will invest €500 million ($538 million) toward expansion across Europe in key locations such as Berlin, Lisbon, London, Madrid and more.
April 19, 2024 | 2:14 p.m.
Amsterdam Toughens Laws on Hotels and Overtourism
Amsterdam, the principal tourist destination in The Netherlands, and one of the most popular spots in Europe, has toughened its ban new hotel openings.
March 18, 2024 | 2:21 p.m.
Despite Regional Challenges, Travel Is Resilient in Latin America
LIMA, Peru — Latin America is facing the same macroeconomic challenges as the United States — namely, still-high interest rates hampering real estate transactions and persistent inflation — but travel trends remain resilient. Latin America also has its own set of economic and political challenges that have an impact on travel and tourism development in the region, said Reinier Schliesser, principal economist at CAF, the development bank of Latin America and the Caribbean. Schliesser spoke at the recent SAHIC Latin America & the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Investment Forum.
January 30, 2024 | 1:47 p.m.
Marina Bay Sands Injects Additional $750 Million Into Renovation as It Enters Phase Two
Singapore's Marina Bay Sands is entering the second phase of its renovation to position it as a top tourism destination for local and international visitors.
September 27, 2023 | 2:45 p.m.
Marriott's New Four Points Express by Sheraton Brand Aimed at Europe, Middle East and Africa
Marriott International expects to grow its global portfolio to 1.8 million rooms within a few years. To do so, the Bethesda, Maryland-based company will invest in the midscale segment by launching its newest brand, Four Points Express by Sheraton, to target development in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
June 7, 2023 | 1:11 p.m.
Latin American Hotel Developers Find Conversion Opportunities in Empty Offices, Churches
CORAL GABLES, Florida — Opportunities are ramping up for hotel industry growth across Latin America as hoteliers weigh the pros and cons of building new versus converting existing commercial real estate properties.
April 20, 2023 | 12:58 p.m.
Manchester City Submits Plans for 400-Room Hotel
Manchester City, the world’s biggest soccer club by revenue, plans to build a 400-room hotel at its Etihad Stadium in Manchester, located on Ashton New Road to the east of the city center.
February 8, 2023 | 1:28 p.m.
Accor's Roquefort Sees Global Opportunities for New Hotel Development
LOS ANGELES — While there are certainly challenges to new hotel development, Accor's Agnès Roquefort said owners have enough confidence in hotel performance to keep investing.

Experts share best practices for hotel design that promote flexibility, timelessness

Deep dive: Here are some of the world's most interesting hotel pools

Mipim 2025: France and Europe at the forefront

Tones come down to earth as hotel designers embrace color of the year

The most popular articles on Business Immo in 2024

Studio Moren’s Sharon Grob and David Harte talk design, segmentation, luxury and aesthetics

Grosvenor checks in luxury hospitality group at £500 million Mayfair development

The players in Italy's hotel investment and development scene

Serviced apartments attract hotel developer, brand attention

Hotel executives debate when sustainability should enter development, construction conversations

How architects, developers build sustainable real estate with climate change in mind

Brands Believe Lifestyle Hotels Could Get a Foothold in Africa

With Fresh Capital Injection, A&O Aims For Sustainable Expansion

Amsterdam Toughens Laws on Hotels and Overtourism

Despite Regional Challenges, Travel Is Resilient in Latin America

Marina Bay Sands Injects Additional $750 Million Into Renovation as It Enters Phase Two

Marriott's New Four Points Express by Sheraton Brand Aimed at Europe, Middle East and Africa

Latin American Hotel Developers Find Conversion Opportunities in Empty Offices, Churches

Manchester City Submits Plans for 400-Room Hotel

Accor's Roquefort Sees Global Opportunities for New Hotel Development

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