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IHG hits 1 million rooms, but U.S.A. and China slow growth
InterContinental Hotels Group’s (IHG) global expansion reached a record-breaking pace in July when it crossed the one million mark for open hotel rooms. But the milestone comes as revenue slipped in the United States — IHG’s largest market — and China struggles to recover. IHG’s numbers reflect both pressure and momentum across its portfolio. U.S. RevPAR Drops Despite Strong Beginning. IHG’s U.S. RevPAR (revenue per available room) dropped 0.9% in the 2nd quarter. This reversed the 3.5% growth in Q1 to bring the first-half growth down to only 1.2%. The downturn was blamed on shifting holiday schedules and macroeconomic headwinds.…
Hyatt’s luxury segment drives growth in RevPAR for Q2
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, for the second quarter, reported comparable systemwide hotels RevPAR increased 1.6%, driven by the company’s luxury chain scales, compared to the second quarter of 2024. Net rooms grew by 11.8%, and net rooms excluding acquisitions grew by 6.5%. “The second quarter’s results reflect solid performance across our business, including strong fee contribution in a lower RevPAR growth environment,” said Mark S. Hoplamazian, president/CEO, Hyatt. “As we look ahead, we are encouraged by recent booking trends, leaving us optimistic about improving performance in the fourth quarter and into next year. We are confident in our ability to continue…
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French pharmacies have been popular for many years. skincare lovers These shops offer a thoughtful combination of affordable and high-quality products. Known for stocking dermatologist-approved staples and gentle formulas, these shops make it easy to find products that deliver results. These shops are known for stocking dermatologist-approved staples and gentle formulas, making it easy to find products that deliver results. lightweight sunscreensYou can find hydrating creams and soothing thermal water sprays in pharmacies across the country. Paris Since its inception, and beyond have gained a loyal audience.Charlotte Palermino is the co-founder and CEO DieuxBeauty experts like, vouch for them. “The…
Lark Hotels will open its first Greater Boston hotel
Reading Time < 1 Then, you can get in touch with us. US: New England based development and management firm Lark will debut Cambridge Common House in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The 16-room hotel will be located at 2 Garden Street just outside Harvard Square and open its doors in late 2025. Rooms have been designed by Elder & Ash. “We have flirted for years with the idea to open a concept shop in Greater BostonIt’s fantastic that you’re here.”Finally, we are seeing the fruits of our labor,” said Rob Blood. Lark. “This space has inherent charm and historical roots in Harvard…
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Now is the time to discover Western Canada’s wild nature. Rocky Mountaineer A new train itinerary, “Passage to the Peaks,” will travel between Jasper to Banff. This tour allows travelers to immerse in some of the iconic landscapes of Canada. This journey will only be available in summer 2026. It is scheduled to take place in June or July. The only Canadian Rockies route we offer, this is our exclusive journey through the Canadian Rockies. Rocky Mountaineer states that this journey begins and ends in the mountain towns of Banff, Jasper and the surrounding area. on its website. Rocky Mountaineer…
RealINSIGHT Marketplace to host hospitality auction with Institutional Hotels on 20th August
RealINSIGHT Marketplace Images RealINSIGHT Marketplace, the largest trading platform for commercial real estate auctions, announced today a previously unschedule auction event to be held on August 20, 2025. Assets from this event and those previously scheduled for auctions on 13 August 2025 will be included in the current auction.Th On September 10,Th, a portfolio of hospitality assets from seven states in the United States. The auctions are hosted exclusively on Marketplace. The auction features a portfolio of diverse hotel properties in Texas, Missouri and Mississippi, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Minnesota and Ohio. Starting bid prices range from $650,000 up to $3,225,000. This offers…
Hidden Tech, Visible Impact: Hotel Landscapes Reimagined
Introduce yourself The outdoor areas of hotels are no longer a mere afterthought, but are now a central part of the guest experience. These sophisticated extensions of a hotel brand need to be efficient, beautiful, and sustainable. It is important to combine landscape architecture with intelligent technology in order to create resilient and memorable environments. It involves designing living systems that can adapt to seasonal changes, guest flow, and environmental conditions. Shiji Insights talked to landscape architect Victoria Cobeña. Her work is a blend of natural beauty and hidden tech. It reveals how hotels can transform outdoor assets to powerful…
15 Finest Rock Climbing Gear From $9
Mountaineering has been round for hundreds of years. Within the sport’s early days, athletes wore boots and carried pure fiber ropes that had been heavy and vulnerable to breaking. Via the years, climbers started adopting gadgets like pitons that might be hammered into cracks and used to stop deadly falls. They then traded boots for lightweight shoes with sticky rubber, and finally, they discovered methods to make the game safer and extra environment friendly. These advances have made climbing some of the world’s most remote and difficult routes a lot simpler. Climbing gear continues to evolve, however a number of…
Venice is a haven for art and architecture lovers.
François PinaultPalazzo Grassi and Punta Della Dogana, the two cultural hubs in Venice that anchor its year-round offerings of contemporary art, are anchored by’s empire. This year, Tatiana Trouvé The largest ever exhibition of the prized collection is at Palazzo GrassiWhen Punta della Dogana hosts Thomas Schütte’s first major Italian retrospective.The coolest art space in Venice is Ocean SpaceThis museum, located in the restored Church of San Lorenzo from the 9th century, is allegedly Marco Polo’s burial place. This “embassy for the oceans” addresses climate change through art, with a light installation on the facade marking the projected 2100 sea…
Choice Reports Q2 Net Income of $81.7M
Choice Hotels International IncFor the second quarter of 2024, the company reported a net income of $81.7million, down from $87.1million in the same period. The company’s global pipeline exceeded 93,000 rooms as of June 30, including nearly 77,000 domestic rooms. “Choice Hotels delivered another quarter of record financial performance despite a softer domestic RevPAR environment, underscoring the successful execution and diversification of our growth strategy,” said Patrick Pacious, president/CEO. “We are especially pleased with our strong international performance, where we have achieved significant growth and accelerated global expansion through a recent strategic acquisition, the signing of key partnerships and entry…