Financing

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Quotes of the Week: Ashford, Hyatt, ESA, Vision Hospitality
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Ashford, Hyatt, ESA, Vision Hospitality
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | February 19, 2026
Among noteworthy quotes from this week's story is Ashford's Hector Sanchez talking about potential sale scenarios for Ashford Hospitality Trust.... Read More
5 minutes with Tony Capuano
News / Brands
5 minutes with Tony Capuano
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 19, 2026
At ALIS last month, the Marriott leader waxed about Mr. Marriott, noteworthy trends and risk taking.... Read More
Singapore’s co-living sector comes of age
News / Brands
Singapore’s co-living sector comes of age
By Raini H.R. | February 18, 2026
After six or seven years, investors finally see the light in co-living as a mainstream hospitality asset class.... Read More
New record for global pipeline
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New record for global pipeline
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 18, 2026
At the end of 4Q25, the U.S. and China accounted for 61% of projects in the global pipeline, according to Lodging Econometrics.... Read More
CGOs talk about their roles, growth at ALIS
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CGOs talk about their roles, growth at ALIS
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 17, 2026
Forward panel featuring women in development roles talk about how their roles are evolving and how performance is evolving in 2026.... Read More
Ashford president gives update on Braemar sale
News / REITs
Ashford president gives update on Braemar sale
By Rob Schneider | February 16, 2026
Hector Sanchez said the Braemar sales process is quickly approaching a “fork in the road” for the REIT's direction.... Read More
From construction costs to key money: CDOs at ALIS
News / Owners
From construction costs to key money: CDOs at ALIS
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 16, 2026
Chief development officers at ALIS weigh in on issues and opportunities of the day and how they work with owners.... Read More
Latest news: Details on Host sale; AHT closes in Houston; groundbreak in Georgia
News / Owners
Latest news: Details on Host sale; AHT closes in Houston; groundbreak in Georgia
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 13, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Davidson, Gencom, Hilton, Marriott
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Davidson, Gencom, Hilton, Marriott
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | February 12, 2026
Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week is Davidson Hospitality's Jason Rabidoux previewing the group's plans to move deeper into luxury.... Read More
How third NYC deal came together quickly for Gencom
News / Owners
How third NYC deal came together quickly for Gencom
By Rob Schneider | February 12, 2026
Alessandro Colantonio said the owner has always coveted the New York City market, but could never get the stars to align. Now it has three deals in 16 months.... Read More
Latest news: Extended-stay strength; Super Bowl winner, loser; Nobu to Maldives
News / Brands
Latest news: Extended-stay strength; Super Bowl winner, loser; Nobu to Maldives
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 12, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hyatt continues asset-light path in Q4
News / C Corps
Hyatt continues asset-light path in Q4
By Rob Schneider | February 12, 2026
As part of its Q4 earnings, Hyatt reported NUG of 7.3% and another portfolio sale, this time in Spain.... Read More
Waldorf Astoria New York for sale: WSJ
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Waldorf Astoria New York for sale: WSJ
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 12, 2026
Pressured Dajia Insurance Group likely won’t recoup the total investment, but a $1 billion price tag is expected.... Read More
Apaez named ALIS CALA award winner
News / Latin America
Apaez named ALIS CALA award winner
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 11, 2026
Lifetime Achievement award will be presented on April 28 in Miami to retired IHG leader in Latin America.... Read More
Latest news: Baccarat grows in UAE; Blackstone $3B Vegas loan; $23M Miami refi
News / Brands
Latest news: Baccarat grows in UAE; Blackstone $3B Vegas loan; $23M Miami refi
By Rob Schneider | February 11, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More