C-Corps

Explore the latest updates and insights on publicly traded hotel companies in Hotel Investment Today's dedicated C-Corp section. This section covers topics such as mergers and acquisitions, financial performance, and market trends. It also features detailed analyses, significant transactions, and trends impacting C-Corps in the hotel investment community.
Why M&A will ‘calm down’ for Hyatt after busy year
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Why M&A will ‘calm down’ for Hyatt after busy year
By Rob Schneider | February 13, 2025
During Hyatt’s Q4 earnings call, CEO Mark Hoplamazian discussed the company’s latest acquisition of Playa Hotels & Resorts and why no property is off-limits as it continues to go asset-light.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Marriott, Beaumier, Pontiac Land, JLL
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Quotes of the Week: Marriott, Beaumier, Pontiac Land, JLL
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | February 13, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from stories of the past week, JLL's Dan Peek talked about equity's conviction to lean into the hotel market.... Read More
Hyatt expects to be 90% asset light by 2027
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Hyatt expects to be 90% asset light by 2027
By Rob Schneider | February 13, 2025
Hyatt had an acquisitive 2024 following deals for Standard and Bahia Principe (not to mention its recent $2.6 billion Playa deal). The company also says it will sell an additional $2 billion in assets by the end of 2027.... Read More
Wyndham reports record annual openings, retention
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Wyndham reports record annual openings, retention
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 12, 2025
Fourth quarter earnings reflect 4% net rooms growth and 5% pipeline growth to a record 252,000 rooms. ... Read More
Latest news: Lodging Dynamics adds in Cali; Amangani renovations; IHG’s first Vignette in France
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Latest news: Lodging Dynamics adds in Cali; Amangani renovations; IHG’s first Vignette in France
By Rob Schneider | February 12, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Marriott off to good start in January
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Marriott off to good start in January
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 11, 2025
Earnings call touches on results, forecasts and hot topics, ranging from key money and debt capital to the timing on China’s recovery.... Read More
Record for new deals highlights Marriott earnings
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Record for new deals highlights Marriott earnings
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 11, 2025
Global RevPAR increases 5%, driven by 4.1% in U.S. and Canada and 7.2% in international markets. ... Read More
China’s pipeline holds steady at 3,779 projects
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China’s pipeline holds steady at 3,779 projects
By Rob Schneider | February 10, 2025
The upper midscale and upscale chain scales account for 70% of China's projects: Lodging Econometrics. ... Read More
Latest news: Baywood $35.5M refi; Hilton back to Atlantic City; Mint House buys Locale
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Latest news: Baywood $35.5M refi; Hilton back to Atlantic City; Mint House buys Locale
By Rob Schneider | February 10, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Choice CDO talks upscale at ALIS
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Choice CDO talks upscale at ALIS
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 10, 2025
David Pepper reinforces Choice Hotels’ interest in moving up chain scales with Radisson and soft brands, and boasts about extended-stay pipeline.... Read More
Hyatt finalizes deal for Playa Hotels & Resorts
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Hyatt finalizes deal for Playa Hotels & Resorts
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 10, 2025
The $2.6 billion price tag delivers a 40% premium to Playa shareholders, gives Hyatt further all-inclusive dominance.... Read More
NYC will open 5,700-plus rooms this year
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NYC will open 5,700-plus rooms this year
By Rob Schneider | February 7, 2025
 The latest data from CoStar shows the New York City market opening almost double the number of rooms of its nearest competitor. ... Read More
ALIS video interview: Jean-Jacques Morin, Accor
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ALIS video interview: Jean-Jacques Morin, Accor
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 7, 2025
Deputy CEO and CEO of the Premium, Midscale & Economy Division discusses growth opportunities, operational news and what he would personally like to accomplish this year as a leader.... Read More
Deal activity: January 29-February 3, 2025
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Deal activity: January 29-February 3, 2025
By Shawn Turner | February 6, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Select M City Ltd.’s acquisition of the Radisson Blue Dubai Media City in Dubai from an undisclosed seller for more than AED200 million ($54.4 million).... Read More
How Hilton is ‘defying gravity’ in challenging market
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How Hilton is ‘defying gravity’ in challenging market
By Rob Schneider | February 6, 2025
Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta sounds off on his optimism for 2025, why his company has more construction starts than any other brand, and why Hilton is also getting disproportionate financing.... Read More