The 48th Annual NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum Attracted Over 700 Investors Representing $723B in Hotel Assets Under Management to Drive Deal-Making

The 48th NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum drew over 2,500 attendees including 700+ equity investors managing $723B in hotel assets. Industry leaders from major hospitality companies discussed market trends and strategies. Key announcements included Hilton's new Undergraduate brand, upgraded RevPAR projections for 2026, and MGM Resorts' acquisition proposal.

06/18/2026, 10:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

East Africa Tourism Destination Market Insights Report 2026: Analysis to Explore Future Trends Related to International Arrivals, Airlines, Niche Tourism, and Hotel Developments

A comprehensive market analysis report on East Africa's tourism sector has been released, examining international arrivals, airline operations, niche tourism, and hotel developments. The report identifies opportunities in infrastructure and attractions while assessing risks through SWOT analysis and regional risk indices across key source markets.

05/28/2026, 5:49 AM • GlobeNewswire

THE PARC DES PRINCES AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE - Paris Saint-Germain Legends, VIP Guests and Members of ALL Accor gather for the “Dream Tournament” - An experience by ALL Accor

ALL Accor, Accor's loyalty platform, hosted an immersive 'Dream Tournament' event at Paris Saint-Germain's Parc des Princes stadium on May 18, 2026, allowing over 160 members to experience a day as PSG players alongside club legends. The event featured activations from Accor's 45+ brands and concluded with an after-party headlined by DJ duo Ofenbach. ALL Accor and PSG extended their partnership through 2030.

05/21/2026, 4:52 AM • GlobeNewswire

Accor Welcomes Aimie, a New Team Member and Performance Engine for Finance

Accor has introduced Aimie, an autonomous AI Cash Collection Agent developed by Sidetrade, across its finance teams in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific regions. Aimie autonomously engages customers, qualifies invoices, and optimizes Order-to-Cash strategies, representing a shift toward agentic AI as the new operating standard for competitive finance. The deployment positions Accor among the first to integrate agentic AI as an operational coworker.

04/02/2026, 2:35 AM • GlobeNewswire

Accor accueille Aimie, une nouvelle collaboratrice pour renforcer la performance de la fonction finance

Accor, a global hospitality leader, has integrated Aimie, an autonomous AI agent developed by Sidetrade, to enhance its finance function across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific regions. Aimie autonomously manages customer collections, invoice qualification, and recovery strategies, representing a shift toward agentic AI as the new standard for competitive finance operations.

04/02/2026, 2:35 AM • GlobeNewswire

Hotels, Resorts, & Cruise Lines Market Forecast Report, 2026-2032: Accor, Hilton, Marriott, Carnival, and Royal Caribbean Ramp Up Tech Investments

The global Hotels, Resorts, & Cruise Lines market is projected to grow from $133.11 billion in 2026 to $189.09 billion by 2032 at a CAGR of 5.96%. Major industry players are increasing technology investments in digital transformation, sustainability, and guest personalization. However, tariff dynamics and supply chain pressures present operational challenges requiring flexible procurement strategies and supplier diversification.

01/19/2026, 4:57 AM • GlobeNewswire

Questex’s IHIF EMEA, the Premier Event Connecting Global Capital to Opportunity Across EMEA’s Hospitality Market, Unveils 2026 Conference Programme

Questex's International Hospitality Investment Forum EMEA (IHIF EMEA) announced its 2026 conference in Berlin, focusing on redefining investment returns and value in the hospitality sector, expecting over 2,500 delegates and 700 investors.

11/03/2025, 4:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Standard Textile and Accor Announce Launch of Mascioni Hotel Collection at Luxury Properties Worldwide

Standard Textile and Accor have partnered to launch the Mascioni Hotel Collection, providing luxury linens for over 350 Accor properties worldwide, including Fairmont, Sofitel Legend, Sofitel, and MGallery Collection hotels.

10/07/2025, 11:31 AM • Benzinga

Wellness Tourism Market Insights Report 2025-2030 with Exclusive Data on 40+ Vendors Including Accor, Hilton Worldwide, Hyatt Hotels, Marriott International, and Radisson Hotel

The global wellness tourism market is projected to grow from $954.11 billion in 2024 to $1.68 trillion by 2030, with a 9.90% CAGR. North America leads the market, while APAC is the fastest-growing region, driven by increasing health awareness and personalized wellness experiences.

08/29/2025, 5:52 AM • GlobeNewswire