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Market Analysis, Concept Refinement and Financial Feasibility Study
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Hospitality
Destination Masterplan for Anji Sports Town
Anji, Zhejiang Province, China
Leisure
Destination & Lodging Masterplan for Grand Nianhua Bay
Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China
Tourism
Historical Canal Masterplan
Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
Tourism
SOE Brand Development Strategy
China
Hospitality
Disney Hotels Brand Development Strategy
China
Hospitality
Seller-side Valuation of an Upscale Suburban Resort
Shanghai, China
Hospitality
Four Points Lanzhou Management Contract Review and Negotiation
Lanzhou, Gansu Province, China
Hospitality
The signals beneath the headlines
The final work week of the year has a distinct rhythm. Calendars thin out, inboxes slow just enough to create breathing room, and the urgency that defined much of the year gives way to reflection. It is one of the few moments when the lodging industry can step back from daily execution, absorb what has actually unfolded, and consider what the approach of a new year may hold.
Sustainability Insight
As Europe approaches the Christmas and New Year holidays, tourism flows are once again concentrating heavily in major cities and festive destinations. Winter pressure is urban, intense, and highly concentrated in time and space. Europe remains the world’s largest tourism region, with 625 million international tourists between January and September 2025, a 4 % increase over 2024, indicating continued strong rebound and growth. Put simply: the holidays won’t just be “busy.” They’ll be pressure-tests for city centres, infrastructure, housing, and resident tolerance.
Fixed Income Market Under Pressure: Implications for Hotel Financing in 2026
The close of 2025 sends a clear message: long-term interest rates are rising, even as central banks hint at moderating official rates in 2026. For hotel owners and investors, this “disconnect” between short and long-term rates is redefining the cost of capital, debt structures and asset valuations.
New Zealand Hotel Performance Focus November 2025
New Zealand’s hotel sector delivered one of its strongest months in several years in November 2025.
Awakening Horizons: Hotel Market Update for Kota Kinabalu, the Land below the Wind
Nestled on the shores of the South China Sea, Kota Kinabalu (KK) in Malaysia continues to captivate travelers with its unique blend of pristine islands, lush rainforests, and vibrant cultural heritage. The city serves as a gateway to Borneo’s unparalleled natural wonders, making it a highly sought-after destination for both leisure and adventure travelers. In this report, we will explore some exciting updates and the current outlook for the hotel and tourism market in Kota Kinabalu, reflecting the dynamic and evolving landscape of the region.
Ozone recovery as a reminder: science works, policy matters
The announcement that the Antarctic ozone hole reached its smallest seasonal extent since 2019 is one of the most encouraging environmental signals we have received in years. After decades of global cooperation under the Montreal Protocol, the atmospheric system is finally showing measurable signs of recovery: later opening dates, earlier closures, and a progressive reduction in area size. At a time when environmental news is often dominated by climate disruption, biodiversity loss, and ecosystem stress, this positive development matters. It demonstrates something fundamental: when the world commits to science-based policy, coordinated regulation, and long-term implementation, environmental recovery is not only possible, it is inevitable. But this is where the optimism ends, and the complexity begins.