Small Luxury Hotels of the World

The revised system adds undercover inspections and steeper penalties for hotels that overcharge guests. Plus, more hotel deal and development news from APAC.

Concord Hospitality expands its U.S. portfolio with new hotel openings, and Sandals plans a $200 million rebuild of three Jamaica resorts. Bernstein analysts suggest Hyatt could attract a mega-merger bid as the Pritzker family loosens its voting control of the chain. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

A 43-day U.S. government shutdown cut business travel in 4Q25 while global leisure revenue grew and Hilton laid out big plans for Brazil. Plus, hotel deal and development news.

Service Properties Trust sold 5 hotels with a total of 679 keys located in four states for a combined price of $47 million. Plus, more hotel deal news.

Waterford Hotel Group and Maverick Hotels & Restaurants have merged in a strategic partnership. Together, they have 50 hotels. Plus, more hotel development stories.

The 508-room Marriott in Stamford, Connecticut, was purchased for $15 million, less than the $31 million when it last traded in 2018. Plus, more hotel deal news.

Hotels across the U.S. are preparing for a potential drop in international visitors as a new $250 visa integrity fee is set to take effect on October 1, 2025. Plus more hotel deal and development news items.

Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. has closed on the previously announced sale of the 369-room Marriott Seattle Waterfront in Seattle, Washington, for $145 million. Plus, other hotel news.

Virgin Hotels has sold its 250-room hotel in Chicago to a firm specializing in converting properties into timeshare investments. Plus more hotel deals and development news.

Hilton reached 1,000 luxury and lifestyle hotels globally with recent openings in Paris, Cape Town, Dallas, Osaka, and Costa Rica, planning 150-plus more in 2025.