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Hotel Executives Highlight Benefits of Asset-Heavy Ownership at Industry Event
2026-02-27 19:17:02| Hotel Resource
Hotel executives at a recent industry event discussed the advantages and challenges of asset-heavy ownership models compared to asset-light strategies, focusing on control, flexibility, investment returns, and risk management in a volatile economic environment.
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Hospitality
Emotional Intelligence in Management to Lead Sustainable Tourism - By Dr. Ins Blal and Dr. Juliane Völker
2026-02-27 18:53:01| Hotel Resource
Tourism and hospitality are peopleintensive industries where every decision unfolds in close contact with communities, guests, employees, and partners. Success depends on the subtle, often invisible work of managing relationships, in other words, work shaped by emotions and expectations. Yet while these human dynamics sit at the heart of the sector, they remain surprisingly understudied and undervalued in mainstream management thinking.
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Hospitality
HVS Las Vegas Casino & Hotel Market Outlook 2026 - By Shannon S. Okada
2026-02-27 18:41:58| Hotel Resource
While Las Vegas experienced moderation in several key performance metrics in 2025 relative to 2024, the market demonstrated continued resilience, supported by a strong calendar of major events, sports-related visitation, and a diversified entertainment offering. In 2026, Las Vegas is expected to maintain solid operating fundamentals, with growth patterns continuing to normalize following the post-pandemic rebound.
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Hospitality
HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin Week Ending 20 February 2026
2026-02-27 18:34:50| Hotel Resource
A summary of European hotel transactions provided by HVS
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Hospitality
HVS U.S. Market Pulse: February 2026 - By Rod Clough
2026-02-27 18:27:30| Hotel Resource
U.S. hotels began 2026 steadily, with flat occupancy and slightly higher ADR for January. As of February, HVS expects modest RevPAR growth in 2026 and stronger gains in 2027 and 2028. Cap rates are trending downward as more distressed assets sell, while transactions remain slow but supported by lower interest rates.
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Hospitality