As the Central Asia & Turkey Hotel Investment Conference begins in Istanbul, it seems worthwhile to take a look at notable recent developments in the city and Turkey at large. A major announcement at the Conference is that Hilton Worldwide has signed development agreements to open four new hotels...More>>

ISTANBUL, Turkey—Yapi Kredi Bank's Cevdet Akçay kicked off the Central Asia & Turkey Hotel Investment Conference with a call to Turkey's economic and financial community to improve its communication with the rest of the World. "Turkey has a perception problem because we are not doing a good PR...More>>

At a session at the Central Asia & Turkey Hotel Investment Conference (CATHIC), Christoph Härle, CEO Continental Europe for Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels, asked four industry leaders for their views on the region's business prospects. Kurt Ritter of Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group said, "We all feel...More>>

“Rebound” was the buzz word tossed around at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit in Los Angeles this week, but some in the industry are likening the industry’s recovery scenario to more of a slow hustle back up the court, scouting more shot opportunities than actually taking them. Still,...More>>

The one-on-one meetings event takes place Feb. 16-18 at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, and this year technology suppliers and buyers are joining the 9th annual event. In addition to a full schedule of peer-to-peer meetings, the event will feature a fireside chat with Nicholas Clayton, president...More>>

Each year, this prestigious award is given to a young hospitality leader who has made outstanding contribution(s) to the industry. Nominations are being accepted until 30 January 2012 on the IHIF website.More>>

Early-Bird Registration for the International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF) ends on Friday 25th November. Register before this date to receive our lowest registration fee, saving €150. The 15th annual IHIF will be held from 5th – 7th March 2012 at the InterContinental Berlin. This continues...More>>

Data-collecting agencies in the hospitality industry gathered at the International Hotel, Motel & Restaurant Show at the Javits Center in New York City and offered their takes on future projections as well as the implications. More>>

The North America Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference concluded its third annual event in Washington, DC, on November 2. With a topical focus on “Positioning for Profitability,” the conference delved into ensuring properties are positioned to obtain their share of profitability in the next...More>>

Most of the conversation at last week’s North America Hospitality & Tourism Investment Conference centered around recovery, and more specifically, sustainable recovery, particularly in light of the European debt crisis, pending hotel construction projects and financing availability. All in all,...More>>