RLA Global ‘Insights’ provides the hospitality world with articles and knowledge with the purpose of intelligence sharing and insightful information on all aspects of planning and development, operations, investment and asset management of hospitality assets including resorts and hotels, leisure, recreational and sports facilities, spas, health, wellness and medical destinations and much more.
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While the general outlook on hotel demand is becoming more uncertain with rising energy prices and high inflation, luxury properties are well-positioned to stay resilient and enjoy continued recovery. Read more
Personalised experiential programming is the biggest trend in travel currently, RLA Global Group CEO Roger Allen said at an interview during the recent Resort & Residential Hospitality Forum in Portugal. Read more
Meaningful experiential holidays are gaining new momentum, with travellers increasingly seeking authentic experiences in a post-Covid era. This trend not only presents business opportunities to hotels, but also offers tremendous benefits to destinations and local communities. Read more
The all-inclusive model is making a comeback – but what has sparked this interest and why is it such a hot topic in hospitality investor circles? Read more
Wellness is no longer a tick-box exercise to match travelers’ demands, it has developed into a lifestyle necessity enhancing health, both physical & mental, for all guests. Read more
Hotels with major wellness operations seem to be making bigger progress in post-Covid recovery compared to their peers with minor or no wellness offerings, at least on the revenue level, according to this year's edition of RLA Global's annual Wellness Real Estate Report. But the report warns that this performance must be put in context when assessing wellness investment opportunities. Read more
Robust investment in hotel deals in the first quarter of 2022 suggests investor interest in hospitality assets could remain strong through the rest of the year despite new geopolitical and economic risks. Read more
Branded residences are going through a resurgence, with the number of offerings forecast to nearly double by 2026, new types of properties emerging and non-luxury brands targeting buyers with more affordable opportunities. Read more