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27/01/2026

Hospitality investment forums: strategic insights and opportunities for hotel leaders

Explore strategic insights, trends, and opportunities from hospitality investment forums for hotel owners, investors, and asset managers. Enhance profitability and growth.

by Sofia Lazaridis

Elevating guest experience through strategic asset management in hospitality

Group Strategy & Vision

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27/01/2026

Elevating guest experience through strategic asset management in hospitality

Explore how strategic asset management elevates guest experience in hospitality, driving operational efficiency, sustainability, and long-term hotel success.

Strategic pathways for acquiring distressed hotel assets in a post-pandemic hospitality landscape

Explore strategic pathways for acquiring distressed hotel assets, focusing on M&A, asset management, and corporate strategy in hospitality post-pandemic.

by Cassian Lovegrove

Elevating leadership: corporate governance in hospitality for strategic growth

Group Strategy & Vision

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26/01/2026

Elevating leadership: corporate governance in hospitality for strategic growth

Explore how corporate governance in hospitality drives strategic growth, ethical conduct, and stakeholder trust for leaders, asset managers, and hotel groups.

by Elena Silverstein

Hospitality investment trends in the Middle East: Strategic growth, asset management, and M&A dynamics

Growth Models & Expansion

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25/01/2026

Hospitality investment trends in the Middle East: Strategic growth, asset management, and M&A dynamics

Explore hospitality investment trends in the Middle East, focusing on market growth, asset management, M&A, and government-driven expansion.

Understanding the strategic balance: hotel management and asset management in hospitality

Explore the strategic differences between hotel management and asset management in hospitality. Learn how collaboration drives performance, revenue, and long-term value.

Strategic shifts and deal dynamics: m&a activity in the hotel sector

Explore strategic shifts and deal dynamics in m&a activity in the hotel sector. Insights for asset managers, hotel groups, and private equity on growth and investment.

Hotel asset valuation methods: mastering approaches for strategic hospitality investment

Explore hotel asset valuation methods, including income capitalization, sales comparison, and cost approaches for strategic hospitality investment decisions.

by Nia Mwangi

Strategic perspectives on hospitality real estate investment trusts for asset managers and corporate leaders

Group Strategy & Vision

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23/01/2026

Strategic perspectives on hospitality real estate investment trusts for asset managers and corporate leaders

Explore strategic insights on hospitality real estate investment trusts, asset management, and M&A for hotel industry leaders and investment professionals.

Strategic partnerships: unlocking value and growth in the hotel industry

Explore how strategic partnerships in the hotel industry drive revenue growth, guest satisfaction, and long-term value for hospitality leaders and asset managers.

by Sofia Lazaridis

Navigating legal considerations in hospitality M&A: risk, compliance, and strategic value

Group Strategy & Vision

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22/01/2026

Navigating legal considerations in hospitality M&A: risk, compliance, and strategic value

Explore the critical legal considerations in hospitality M&A, including compliance, risk management, guest rights, and intellectual property for industry leaders.

by Marc-Antoine Chevalier

Mastering the hotel acquisition due diligence checklist: strategies for leaders and asset managers

Strategic KPIs

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21/01/2026

Mastering the hotel acquisition due diligence checklist: strategies for leaders and asset managers

Explore the essential hotel acquisition due diligence checklist for leaders and asset managers. Learn best practices for financial, legal, and operational review.

Elevating performance: how top hospitality consultants in Europe drive strategic value

Explore how top hospitality consultants in Europe drive value through M&A, asset management, and strategy for hotel groups, investors, and travel industry leaders.

by Priya Shah

Elevating hospitality sector risk management: strategies for asset managers and corporate leaders

Group Strategy & Vision

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20/01/2026

Elevating hospitality sector risk management: strategies for asset managers and corporate leaders

Explore advanced hospitality sector risk management strategies for asset managers and corporate leaders. Learn how technology, insurance, and compliance drive resilience.

by Théo-Jules Boucher

Strategic perspectives on hotel investments in emerging markets: Navigating growth, luxury, and market dynamics

Group Strategy & Vision

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20/01/2026

Strategic perspectives on hotel investments in emerging markets: Navigating growth, luxury, and market dynamics

Explore strategic hotel investments in emerging markets, focusing on growth, luxury, and market dynamics for asset managers and hospitality leaders.

by Cassian Lovegrove

Strategic asset management for vacation rentals: maximizing value and operational excellence

Group Strategy & Vision

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20/01/2026

Strategic asset management for vacation rentals: maximizing value and operational excellence

Explore strategic asset management for vacation rentals, focusing on technology, revenue management, guest experience, compliance, and future trends.

by Sofia Lazaridis

Hotel franchise versus independent ownership: strategic choices for hospitality leaders

Group Strategy & Vision

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18/01/2026

Hotel franchise versus independent ownership: strategic choices for hospitality leaders

Explore the strategic differences between hotel franchise and independent ownership for hospitality leaders. Compare operational, financial, and branding impacts.

by Jasper Fitzgerald

Strategic insights from hospitality corporate restructuring case studies: debt, equity, and operational transformation

Group Strategy & Vision

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18/01/2026

Strategic insights from hospitality corporate restructuring case studies: debt, equity, and operational transformation

Explore strategic insights from hospitality corporate restructuring case studies, focusing on debt, equity, and operational transformation for industry leaders.

by Elena Silverstein

Hospitality industry consolidation effects: strategic impacts on M&A, asset management, and corporate strategy

Group Strategy & Vision

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18/01/2026

Hospitality industry consolidation effects: strategic impacts on M&A, asset management, and corporate strategy

Explore the effects of hospitality industry consolidation on M&A, asset management, and corporate strategy. Insights for hotel groups, asset managers, and investors.

Strategic pathways to buying a hotel in Spain: asset management, M&A, and corporate growth

Explore strategic insights for buying a hotel in Spain, including asset management, M&A, regulations, and investment opportunities in the hospitality sector.

by Cassian Lovegrove

The loyalty engagement paradox: memberships are surging but per-member value is falling, and that changes the math

Experience as the operating system: how to restructure your guest journey when cultural connection outranks service delivery

Hotel Asset Performance

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12/06/2026

Experience as the operating system: how to restructure your guest journey when cultural connection outranks service delivery

Owner-centric franchise terms in 2026: the five negotiation levers that did not exist three years ago

Owner–Operator Alignment

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05/06/2026

Owner-centric franchise terms in 2026: the five negotiation levers that did not exist three years ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 hotel pricing: the revenue playbook for properties within striking distance of match venues

Hotel Asset Performance

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01/06/2026

FIFA World Cup 2026 hotel pricing: the revenue playbook for properties within striking distance of match venues

The labor contract cliff: what smart operators are preparing for before the NYC union deadline hits June 30

Hotel Asset Performance

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03/06/2026

The labor contract cliff: what smart operators are preparing for before the NYC union deadline hits June 30

Building a hotel competitive set in 2026: why your real rivals are no longer just other hotels

Hotel Asset Performance

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12/06/2026

Building a hotel competitive set in 2026: why your real rivals are no longer just other hotels

A $6.3 billion bet on corporate travel AI: what the Amex GBT take-private means for hotel distribution economics

Growth Models & Expansion

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27/05/2026

A $6.3 billion bet on corporate travel AI: what the Amex GBT take-private means for hotel distribution economics

Market Intelligence

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25/05/2026

Wyndham's ChatGPT app and the AI distribution race: what it means for every brand below luxury

Group Strategy & Vision

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20/05/2026

Hilton splits brand from technology: why the new CBO and CTO roles signal a post-Silcock operating thesis

The platform franchise is here: what Hilton's Select model means for independent brands weighing their options

Growth Models & Expansion

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22/05/2026

The platform franchise is here: what Hilton's Select model means for independent brands weighing their options

Marriott's Q1 surprise: what 4.2% RevPAR growth and upgraded guidance tell the rest of the industry about 2026 momentum

Hotel Asset Performance

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18/05/2026

Marriott's Q1 surprise: what 4.2% RevPAR growth and upgraded guidance tell the rest of the industry about 2026 momentum

Distribution economics in 2026: the true cost of every booking channel now that travelers start on Booking.com, not Google

Hotel Asset Performance

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29/05/2026

Distribution economics in 2026: the true cost of every booking channel now that travelers start on Booking.com, not Google

Soft brands at 19 percent decade growth: when the collection premium actually pays for itself

Portfolio Strategy

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15/05/2026

Soft brands at 19 percent decade growth: when the collection premium actually pays for itself

HITEC 2026 preview: the four demos worth three days of your CTO's time, and the dozens that are not

Market Intelligence

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11/05/2026

HITEC 2026 preview: the four demos worth three days of your CTO's time, and the dozens that are not

AI-ready leadership: the three executive habits that separate CEOs driving deployment from CEOs approving pilots

Group Strategy & Vision

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14/05/2026

AI-ready leadership: the three executive habits that separate CEOs driving deployment from CEOs approving pilots

Growing in a 0.6 percent RevPAR market: the segmentation and geography choices that actually move the needle

Growth Models & Expansion

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12/05/2026

Hospitality investment forums: strategic insights and opportunities for hotel leaders

Elevating guest experience through strategic asset management in hospitality

Strategic pathways for acquiring distressed hotel assets in a post-pandemic hospitality landscape

Elevating leadership: corporate governance in hospitality for strategic growth

Hospitality investment trends in the Middle East: Strategic growth, asset management, and M&A dynamics

Understanding the strategic balance: hotel management and asset management in hospitality

Strategic shifts and deal dynamics: m&a activity in the hotel sector

Hotel asset valuation methods: mastering approaches for strategic hospitality investment

Strategic perspectives on hospitality real estate investment trusts for asset managers and corporate leaders

Strategic partnerships: unlocking value and growth in the hotel industry

Navigating legal considerations in hospitality M&A: risk, compliance, and strategic value

Mastering the hotel acquisition due diligence checklist: strategies for leaders and asset managers

Elevating performance: how top hospitality consultants in Europe drive strategic value

Elevating hospitality sector risk management: strategies for asset managers and corporate leaders

Strategic perspectives on hotel investments in emerging markets: Navigating growth, luxury, and market dynamics

Strategic asset management for vacation rentals: maximizing value and operational excellence

Hotel franchise versus independent ownership: strategic choices for hospitality leaders

Strategic insights from hospitality corporate restructuring case studies: debt, equity, and operational transformation

Hospitality industry consolidation effects: strategic impacts on M&A, asset management, and corporate strategy

Strategic pathways to buying a hotel in Spain: asset management, M&A, and corporate growth

The loyalty engagement paradox: memberships are surging but per-member value is falling, and that changes the math

Experience as the operating system: how to restructure your guest journey when cultural connection outranks service delivery

Owner-centric franchise terms in 2026: the five negotiation levers that did not exist three years ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 hotel pricing: the revenue playbook for properties within striking distance of match venues

The labor contract cliff: what smart operators are preparing for before the NYC union deadline hits June 30

Building a hotel competitive set in 2026: why your real rivals are no longer just other hotels

A $6.3 billion bet on corporate travel AI: what the Amex GBT take-private means for hotel distribution economics

Wyndham's ChatGPT app and the AI distribution race: what it means for every brand below luxury

Hilton splits brand from technology: why the new CBO and CTO roles signal a post-Silcock operating thesis

The platform franchise is here: what Hilton's Select model means for independent brands weighing their options

Marriott's Q1 surprise: what 4.2% RevPAR growth and upgraded guidance tell the rest of the industry about 2026 momentum

Distribution economics in 2026: the true cost of every booking channel now that travelers start on Booking.com, not Google

Soft brands at 19 percent decade growth: when the collection premium actually pays for itself

HITEC 2026 preview: the four demos worth three days of your CTO's time, and the dozens that are not

AI-ready leadership: the three executive habits that separate CEOs driving deployment from CEOs approving pilots

Growing in a 0.6 percent RevPAR market: the segmentation and geography choices that actually move the needle