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What Zohran Mamdani’s win means for New York hospitality
Zohran Mamdani’s election as mayor of New York City may raise cost pressures across the city’s lodging sector, through his agenda on affordability and public spending. While the tourism draw of New York remains strong, operators will want to monitor policy shifts around taxes, fees and regulation. The broader implication: major city leadership changes can affect hotel investment sentiment even if immediate operations are unaffected. Read more.
IHG Hotels & Resorts expands into Bali
IHG has signed a partnership to bring its Hotel Indigo brand to Ubud in Bali, Indonesia, scheduled to open in 2027. The move is part of IHG’s push into lifestyle and luxury gateways in Southeast Asia. For hotel investors in the region this reinforces the theme of brand-led growth tapping travel recovery in emerging markets. Read more.
Garner by IHG launches in Kyoto
IHG announced the opening of Garner Hotel Kyoto Shijo Karasuma in Kyoto’s historic Shijo Karasuma district. The 103-room property focuses on accessible hospitality with local character, and is close to key transit stations. It joins three existing Garner hotels in Osaka and expands the brand’s Japanese footprint. For hotel operations this signals upward momentum in Japan’s inbound recovery and modest-segment lifestyle lodging. Read more.
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