Financing

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Capital infusion sets up Concord for quality growth
News / Management
Capital infusion sets up Concord for quality growth
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 11, 2024
Existing real estate partners take big stake in management company; CEO Laport discusses implications, growth plans and why he believe “new wins.”  ... Read More
Choice calls Wyndham antitrust claims false, misleading
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Choice calls Wyndham antitrust claims false, misleading
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 10, 2024
Choice Hotels issues a statement suggesting Wyndham manipulated industry data to put more emphasis on antitrust issues surrounding potential deal.... Read More
Noble closes oversubscribed $1 billion fund
News / Owners
Noble closes oversubscribed $1 billion fund
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 9, 2024
 “Generational investment opportunity” has Noble ready to acquire income-producing hotels, recapitalize owners, and add value both operationally and physically.  ... Read More
Hilton finally names apartment-style extended-stay brand
News / Brands
Hilton finally names apartment-style extended-stay brand
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 9, 2024
LivSmart Studios by Hilton has 350 deals in various stages of negotiations with the first property under construction in Kokomo, Indiana.... Read More
More details on luxe eco-brand expansion from ENVI Lodges
News / Brands
More details on luxe eco-brand expansion from ENVI Lodges
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 9, 2024
Management company enters into a strategic partnership with Paris-based developer, Blue Ocean Capital France, to build four high-end sustainable and experiential lodges in France.  ... Read More
More leaders join ALIS DESIGN+ agenda
News / Owners
More leaders join ALIS DESIGN+ agenda
January 8, 2024
 Just two weeks away, The BHN Group’s new event will connect investors and the design community adds the likes of Hilton’s global head of architecture and design, Larry Traxler.  ... Read More
Latest news: Investment in Concord; public hotels report card; Four Seasons to Africa
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Latest news: Investment in Concord; public hotels report card; Four Seasons to Africa
By Rob Schneider | January 8, 2024
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
SI Resorts looks for professional play in college markets
News / Owners
SI Resorts looks for professional play in college markets
By Rob Schneider | January 5, 2024
Experiential resorts will draw heavily on Sports Illustrated’s IP, lean into events and F&B. We huddled up for the details.... Read More
Latest news: Four Seasons residence in Bahamas; Travelodge buys 66 hotels; Highgate defaults in SF
News / Brands
Latest news: Four Seasons residence in Bahamas; Travelodge buys 66 hotels; Highgate defaults in SF
By Rob Schneider | January 5, 2024
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
Standard International gives itself a 25th birthday present
News / Brands
Standard International gives itself a 25th birthday present
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 5, 2024
CEO Amber Asher explains the X-Factor behind StandardX, which will have a few less frills and a lower price point in not quite CBD locations.... Read More
Why US starts are stalled, renovations/conversions riding high
News
Why US starts are stalled, renovations/conversions riding high
By Rob Schneider | January 5, 2024
Lodging Econometrics offers a deeper dive into construction data through Q3 and what it means for 2024.... Read More
A Venetian in Dallas? Inside the gamble in Texas
News / Owners
A Venetian in Dallas? Inside the gamble in Texas
By Rob Schneider | January 4, 2024
Here’s how the sale of an NBA team and a plot of land near a demolished NFL stadium could eventually lead to gigantic resorts/casinos in Texas. And why the Las Vegas Sands could play a pivotal role. ... Read More
Regal Hotels, Saudi investors announce JV for 100 hotels
News / Owners
Regal Hotels, Saudi investors announce JV for 100 hotels
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 4, 2024
Hong Kong-based hotelier and Saudi investment arm see mutual opportunities to expand outside their borders, diversify holdings.  ... Read More
Latest news: Four Seasons for Telluride; Marriott adds 2 in China; big boost for Thailand
News / Brands
Latest news: Four Seasons for Telluride; Marriott adds 2 in China; big boost for Thailand
By Rob Schneider | January 3, 2024
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
Deal activity: December 19, 2023-January 2, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: December 19, 2023-January 2, 2024
By Shawn Turner | January 3, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week is Dalian Wanda Group’s sale of the Wanda Reign on the Bund in Shanghai to Singapore’s Pacific Eagle Real Estate, controlled by Indonesian billionaire Sukanto Tanoto.... Read More