Highline Hospitality Partners has selected Otelier to centralize financial and operational data across its hotel portfolio. The company manages 21 hotels, representing more than 5,500 guestrooms and about $1.7 billion in hospitality assets. The platform will provide normalized data from multiple property management and accounting systems. Highline also plans to use the stronger data foundation to support its internal AI development work. The move is intended to make reporting and hotel onboarding easier as the portfolio grows. Read more.

An investment fund managed by Brazilian real estate investor HSI Real Estate has acquired a 50% interest in entities connected to Hilton hotels in Brazil. The transaction points to continued investor interest in Brazil's hotel sector and established international hotel brands. Legal advisers were involved in structuring the acquisition, according to Latin Lawyer. The deal also adds to HSI's existing presence in Brazilian real estate and hospitality investments. Read more.

The Bohemian Savannah Riverfront has entered its next chapter as Hotel Orielle, while remaining part of Marriott's Autograph Collection. The 75-room property draws inspiration from the historic oriel window and focuses on observation, perspective, and a more personal connection with Savannah. The hotel experience will include details tied to its riverfront setting, including daily river and tide notes. Live music and other curated moments are also intended to encourage guests to engage more closely with the destination. Read more.

Hotel revenue managers are being encouraged to move beyond the traditional approach of comparing a property with nearby hotels. A competitive set can also be based on factors such as hotel class, performance, service level, amenities, profitability, or occupancy patterns. Luxury and resort properties, for example, may need to look much farther afield to find relevant competitors. The article argues that using several competitive sets can provide a more useful view of performance than relying on one benchmark alone. Read more.

U.S. hotel performance received a major boost in July from the FIFA World Cup, including in cities that did not host matches. Some groups moved their events away from World Cup host cities, helping markets such as Chicago and Detroit record strong RevPAR gains. With the tournament now over, hotels are preparing for a more typical fall demand pattern led by conventions and group travel. The article also notes that group demand has remained relatively stable, while group room rates have continued to rise. Read more.

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