Financing

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Latest news: W headed to Hainan; update on development in Greece; Palasino IPO
News / Brands
Latest news: W headed to Hainan; update on development in Greece; Palasino IPO
March 19, 2024
Breaking news about M&A, development and more, including news from Access Point Financial, Marriott and others.... Read More
Rumors surface about suitor to take Soho House private
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Rumors surface about suitor to take Soho House private
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 19, 2024
Struggling public company formed a committee last month to explore options; chairman publishes letter to shareholders bemoaning leaks and poor valuations.... Read More
Why Aimbridge’s founder is optimistic about the company’s recent changes
News / Owners
Why Aimbridge’s founder is optimistic about the company’s recent changes
By Rob Schneider | March 19, 2024
Dave Johnson discusses what he thinks about the recent changes at Aimbridge and why big is better, no matter what others might say.... Read More
Wyndham’s women’s ownership program hits milestones
News / Franchising
Wyndham’s women’s ownership program hits milestones
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 19, 2024
In 24 months, 16 hotels are open, 50 are under development and Wyndham has developed a network of more than 550 women working toward ownership.... Read More
Choice received nearly 14% of Wyndham shares in exchange
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Choice received nearly 14% of Wyndham shares in exchange
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 18, 2024
While Choice has walked away from the Wyndham deal for now, R.W. Baird wrote on Monday that its share exchange bid garnered more than expected and draws a line in the sand for the future.  ... Read More
TMGOC Ventures takes 50% stake in Lexima Lodging
News / Mergers and Acquistions
TMGOC Ventures takes 50% stake in Lexima Lodging
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 18, 2024
Lexima will be able to scale by starting to take management of most TMGOC assets, broadening its outreach to other institutional hotel owners.... Read More
Webinar: Owners share conversion best practices
News / Insights
Webinar: Owners share conversion best practices
By Shawn Turner | March 18, 2024
With conversions being the most prominent form of development today, five owner-operators gather to discuss success secrets everyone should know.... Read More
Latest news: Hyatt buyback; Peachtree credit investment; more woes in SF
News / Management
Latest news: Hyatt buyback; Peachtree credit investment; more woes in SF
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 18, 2024
Breaking news about development, M&A and more, including news from First Hospitality, Aareal Bank and Australis's DOMA Group.... Read More
HICAP returns to Hong Kong; leaders weigh in
News / Brands
HICAP returns to Hong Kong; leaders weigh in
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 15, 2024
Back in Hong Kong for the first time since 2019, The BHN Group led discussions about opportunities in Asia Pacific, including this plenary session with top leaders from the region.... Read More
Latest news: Cain financing for Beverly Hills; Hyatt grows in India; Peachtree loan
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Latest news: Cain financing for Beverly Hills; Hyatt grows in India; Peachtree loan
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 15, 2024
Breaking news about M&A, development, and more with news from Hyatt, IHCL, Midas Hospitality, Travelodge and more.... Read More
Why Margaritaville project ‘icing on the cake’ for Aimbridge founder
News / Owners
Why Margaritaville project ‘icing on the cake’ for Aimbridge founder
By Rob Schneider | March 15, 2024
Horizon Capital's Dave Johnson talks about his high-profile Margaritaville project on the Texas-Oklahoma border, his other developments and where he sees future growth.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Hilton, Wyndham, H World, Accor
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Hilton, Wyndham, H World, Accor
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | March 14, 2024
Among our top quotes from the past week is Hilton CEO talking about the potential growth of its newly acquired franchise brand, Graduate Hotels.... Read More
Latest news: Schroders new fund; IHG milestone in APAC; watch HIT conversion webinar
News / Brands
Latest news: Schroders new fund; IHG milestone in APAC; watch HIT conversion webinar
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 14, 2024
The latest about M&A, development and more, including news from CN Hotels, Radisson and a&o hostels.... Read More
Hilton acquires Graduate Hotels brand for $210M
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Hilton acquires Graduate Hotels brand for $210M
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 14, 2024
Seller AJ Capital will retain asset ownership and Hilton has hopes to grow the brand via franchise to as many as 500 worldwide.... Read More
Airbnb’s Stephenson on expansion beyond the core and AI
News / Brands
Airbnb’s Stephenson on expansion beyond the core and AI
By Linda Fox | March 13, 2024
Chief business officer discusses growth opportunities and the role AI can play to widen their market. ... Read More