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Hoshino Resorts Wants to Take Japanese Hospitality Overseas

Yoshiharu Hoshino, the CEO of Hoshino Resorts, doesn't follow the crowd. He's taking steps to combat overtourism and brand bloat in Japan while testing travel subscriptions. And he wants to bring Japanese inns to America.

Hoshino Resorts Wants to Take Japanese Hospitality Overseas

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Ireland’s Doyle Collection Revamps Luxury Hotel Strategy

True, Doyle Collection, a family-run luxury hotel group, is a small player. But the strategy of its new CEO Gordon Drake, who previously sold Six Senses to IHG and Fairmont Raffles to Accor, underscores what indie brands are thinking now.

Ireland’s Doyle Collection Revamps Luxury Hotel Strategy

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Investors Rethink Hotel Sector’s Main Performance Metric

Every commentary on hotel performance refers to revenue per available room as a key industry metric — RevPAR. Yet non-room revenue from cafes, co-working, spas, and events is growing in importance. Hoteliers should focus more on overall earnings per square meter.

Investors Rethink Hotel Sector’s Main Performance Metric

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Best Western’s Parent Company Looks to Outflank Its Hotel Peers

Best Western Hotels & Resorts lacks youth appeal. But recently installed CEO Larry Cuculic is bringing a military-like approach to strategizing. He appears to be boosting the group's metabolism.

Best Western’s Parent Company Looks to Outflank Its Hotel Peers

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Hotels Need a Wellness Strategy That Makes Long-Term Sense

Investment analysts are looking at how hotels can profit from emerging consumer interest in wellness and wellness' evolution into a broader concept of well-being.

Hotels Need a Wellness Strategy That Makes Long-Term Sense

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A Few Top Takeaways From Hotel Earnings Season

Hotel companies have been booking it in the post-pandemic rebound. The latest earnings season suggests that the good times should continue to roll through much of the year, barring a surprise.

A Few Top Takeaways From Hotel Earnings Season

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Look for European Hotel Dealmaking to Pick Up Later in 2023

Deloitte's top hotel consultant, Andreas Scriven, has a finger on the pulse of European dealmaking. He forecasts more assets changing hands in the year's back half.

Look for European Hotel Dealmaking to Pick Up Later in 2023

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This Hotel Asset Manager Wants the Industry to Rethink How Hotels Run

Michelle Russo knows hotel operations inside and out. She has some changes she'd like the sector to make.

This Hotel Asset Manager Wants the Industry to Rethink How Hotels Run

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Starwood’s SH Hotels Looks for Developers Aligned on Luxury and Sustainability

Starwood Capital has bet on two trends with SH Hotels. It seems likely that the rich will get richer, boosting demand for luxury hotels. It also seems likely climate change will worsen, increasing the demand for sustainability.

Starwood’s SH Hotels Looks for Developers Aligned on Luxury and Sustainability

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Sortis Execs Reveal More About Their Ace Hotel Acquisition

Sortis executives have given more details on their plans for Ace Hotels, the hip U.S.-based lifestyle brand that the company will acquire for $85 million in cash.

Sortis Execs Reveal More About Their Ace Hotel Acquisition