Serviced apartments give hotels an edge over short-term rentals
GlobalData research shows how serviced apartments and aparthotels can help hotel groups meet demand for space and flexibility while competing…
All articles by Mohamed Dabo
Mohamed Dabo
Mohamed Dabo is a seasoned journalist with extensive experience in financial reporting. He brings a wealth of knowledge from his previous work in the United States and France, along with his numerous contributions to business and financial publications over the years.
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Where overlooked hotel markets could offer investment value
Institutional hotel capital remains concentrated in gateway cities and large branded assets, but less-visible markets may offer alternative routes to…
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How Berlin’s housing shortage is reshaping hotel development
Berlin needs 222,000 additional homes by 2040, while its visitor economy continues to support a substantial accommodation market. For hotel…
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Hotels’ next skills shortage will be digital—not just operational
GlobalData research shows that hotel workforce pressures now extend beyond headcount as AI, digital systems and sustainability requirements change the…
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When guests don’t show up: How VAT applies to hotel booking charges
UK VAT rules can make hotel cancellation fees, no-show charges and guaranteed-room payments taxable even when a guest never stays.…
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When does a longer hotel season become an investment advantage?
Shoulder-season travel is giving some hotels opportunities to trade for longer and reduce their dependence on peak months. But additional…
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Refleksa: could AI turn the hotel mirror into a digital concierge?
Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly embedded in hotel guest services, from chatbots and automated messaging to digital concierge platforms and…
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Branded residences and the new economics of luxury hotel development
Branded residences are changing the economics of luxury hotel development. Branded residences are private luxury properties, such as apartments, villas…
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Marriott’s YouTube strategy offers lessons for hotels
GlobalData’s analysis of Marriott Bonvoy’s YouTube advertising highlights how partnerships, cultural moments and experience-led storytelling can help turn accommodation into…
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Hotel investment’s missing middle: where capital goes in a selective market
Hotel investment is recovering, but capital is not returning evenly. Premium assets are attracting strong investor interest, while financing costs,…