Alan Woinski

Virgin Hotels has sold its 250-room hotel in Chicago to a firm specializing in converting properties into timeshare investments. Plus more hotel deals and development news.

Marriott International has completed its acquisition of the citizenM lifestyle brand, which includes 37 open hotels. Plus, other development news.

Hilton Grand Vacations reported a relatively in-line quarter. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

Ennismore signed a deal with Thailand’s Platinum Group to introduce the Mama Shelter brand to Bangkok around 2029. Plus, more hotel development news.

Hilton and Travel + Leisure kicked off the industry’s earnings season.

Tribe Hotels from Accor has opened its first property in Phuket, Thailand, with the launch of Tribe Phuket Patong. And more hospitality development news.

Bloomberg reported that Japan’s Seibu Holdings is close to signing a deal to acquire the eight-property Ace hotel brand. Will it sell for about $85 million? Read about that and other hotel development deals and news.

Thailand's Ministry of Tourism and Sports delays tourist fee until 2026, citing external uncertainties and tourism demand assessment.

Scandic Hotels will manage Dalata's hotels in the UK and Ireland, expanding the group outside of Scandinavia. And more hotel deal and development news.

Japan recorded 21.5 million foreign visitors in first half of 2025, breaking previous record of 17.78 million in 2024.