💵 CALA Region Offers Lessons in Navigating Market Instability

💥 Accor Expands in the Americas with 17-Hotel Deal

Accor has entered exclusive negotiations with Royal Holiday Group to acquire management agreements for 17 hotels across Mexico, Argentina, Puerto Rico, and the U.S., totaling 3,200 rooms. The deal includes six all-inclusive resorts in Mexico to be managed by Ennismore under the Rixos brand, and eleven city and resort properties to be rebranded under Accor’s Swissôtel, Mercure, Mercure Living, and Ibis Styles brands. Accor plans a $130 million renovation over the next 2.5 years to upgrade these properties. Read more.

👨‍🏫 CALA Region Offers Lessons in Navigating Market Instability

At the ALIS CALA 2025 Conference, hotel executives discussed how the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) region continues to attract investment despite global instability. The region's resilience is attributed to long-term investor confidence and adaptability to market fluctuations. These insights may offer valuable lessons for the U.S. hospitality sector facing its own challenges. Read more.

🎬 Post Company Redefines Hotel Dining with Cinematic Flair

Design firm Post Company has transformed San Diego’s Lafayette Hotel by creating seven distinct dining venues, each with unique themes inspired by cinematic and historical references. Highlights include Lou Lou’s Jungle Room, reviving a bar from the original "Top Gun" movie, and Beginner’s Diner, a 1940s-style eatery. The firm's holistic approach blends aesthetics with functionality, offering immersive experiences for guests. Read more.

🌟 UNICO 20°105° Hotel Vallarta to Open on September 1

UNICO Hotel Collection has announced the opening of its second property, UNICO 20°105° Hotel Vallarta, on September 1. The adults-only, all-inclusive resort will feature 141 rooms, a wellness spa, and three specialty restaurants offering Mexican, Italian, and Japanese cuisines. Designed to reflect the local culture of Puerto Vallarta, the hotel aims to provide an intimate luxury experience. Read more.

📉 STR Highlights Impact of Declining International Tourism on U.S. Hotels

STR reports that a decline in international inbound travel to the U.S. could significantly affect hotel demand, with a 1% drop potentially resulting in 654,000 fewer room nights annually. Factors such as geopolitical tensions and natural disasters have already influenced Q1 2025 performance, with a modest 0.8% increase in RevPAR. Future bookings vary by market, emphasizing the need for data-driven strategies. Read more.

🙌 Sonesta Forms Strategic Alliance with AKEN Hotels to Boost International Expansion

Sonesta International Hotels has entered a strategic alliance with AKEN Hotels & Resorts to expand its footprint across South America and the Caribbean. This partnership will support Sonesta’s growth in key international markets and give Sonesta Travel Pass members more destinations to earn and redeem points. A formal agreement is expected by mid-2025, marking a key step in Sonesta’s global strategy. Read more.

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