Market Snapshot
Sunday, Nov 1Property Deals ·Gencom and White Bridge Capital acquired the 652-room InterContinental Miami for $300 million to expand their luxury portfolio.
↑Labor Growth ·Indian hospitality employers plan to expand headcount by 81 percent, raising average salaries by 9.2 percent.
↑Resort Leases ·Oberoi secured a 35-year lease for Wildflower Hall, paying Himachal Pradesh 47.1% of gross revenue worth $210.72 million.
👁Tax Policy ·AHLA endorsed federal legislation offering a 20 percent film tax credit to drive domestic hotel room demand.
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European Tourism Lobbies Target High-Spender Border Curbs
European tourism leaders are pressing policymakers to overhaul visa caps, restore tax-free retail, and tap long-haul visitor spending.
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Gencom Group Buys InterContinental Miami for $300M
Gencom and White Bridge Capital have acquired the 652-room InterContinental Miami in a deal reportedly valued at $300 mi…
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Oberoi Secures Wildflower Hall in 35-Year Lease
The Oberoi Group has won a 35-year lease to operate the historic Wildflower Hall resort in Himachal Pradesh following a …
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AHLA and USTA Back 20% Federal Film Tax Credit
Major travel and hotel associations are backing proposed bipartisan legislation offering a 20 percent federal film tax c…
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Hyatt Expands in India with Four New Saraca Hotels
Saraca is developing four new Hyatt properties across Lucknow and Jim Corbett National Park, introducing the Unscripted …
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81% of Indian Travel Employers Plan Workforce Expansion
Indian travel and hospitality employers are ramping up recruitment, with 81 percent planning to expand headcount led by …
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ITC Hotels Signs Fortune Select Property in Greater Noida
ITC Hotels has signed a management agreement to open a new Fortune Select hotel within Greater Noida's India Expo Plaza.…
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Accor Names Tejus Jose VP of Asset Management for South Asia
Accor has appointed Tejus Jose as its new Vice President of Asset Management for India and South Asia to optimize hotel …
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AHLA Expands Premier Partner Program with 10 New Suppliers
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