Pierre Hotel Faces $2 Billion Sale as Holiwise Pushes AI-Powered Premium Travel
In this episode, we look at reports of a potential $2 billion sale of New York’s Pierre Hotel that could see the Taj brand exit after nearly two decades, leaving IHCL with just one U.S. property. At t...
22 Sep 20252min
Accor Expands in Thailand with Boutique Corporation Deal as Travelers Show Strong Demand for AI Assistants
In this episode, we cover Boutique Corporation securing its place as one of only three third-party operators for Accor in Thailand, strengthening its role in hotel management with a growing portfolio ...
19 Sep 20252min
Seibu Expands with Ace Hotel Acquisition as Lake.com Bets on AI Travel Future
In this episode, we look at Japan’s Seibu Holdings acquiring Ace Group International for $90 million, adding the Ace Hotel portfolio and creative agency Atelier Ace to its global lineup, while Toronto...
18 Sep 20252min
Fairfield’s China Milestone and Asia Pacific Hotel Investment Shifts
In this episode, we explore Marriott’s Fairfield brand hitting 150 hotels in Greater China after rapid expansion and fresh product enhancements, alongside JLL’s outlook on Asia Pacific hotel transacti...
17 Sep 20252min
Hotels Under Pressure and Travel Tech on the Rise
In this episode, we explore the latest challenges hotel asset managers are facing, from demand concerns to shifting brand strategies, and dive into how TourRadar’s new AI Discovery is reshaping the wa...
16 Sep 20253min
Hospitable’s Cleaner Marketplace and Airbnb’s “Everything” Vision Signal STR Industry Evolution
In this episode, we explore how Hospitable’s new Cleaner Marketplace streamlines operations for hosts, while Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky outlines the company’s shift toward an AI-powered, all-in-one trave...
15 Sep 20252min
Airbnb Fees and EU Review Standards: What Hosts and Travelers Need to Know
In this episode, we break down Airbnb’s new 15.5% host-only fee and explain how to maintain your payouts with proper PMS markups, while also highlighting the EU’s Code of Conduct for online reviews, e...
12 Sep 20252min
Global Hotel Expansion and Tech-Driven Operations: Openings, Deals, and Industry Moves
In this episode, we highlight the latest hotel openings, expansions, and leadership changes worldwide, from JW Marriott Tokyo’s debut to Shilla Monogram Gangneung’s launch, while exploring how APIs an...
11 Sep 20253min
