Wall Street

Read the latest on the public hotel companies in the industry in Hotel Investment Today's The Wall Street section. This section provides comprehensive coverage on the latest updates and insights on financial activities such as analysis of quarterly earnings reports, mergers and acquisitions, market trends, investment strategies, and more that are impacting the hotel investment industry.
Braemar Hotels faces board challenge from activist investor
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Braemar Hotels faces board challenge from activist investor
By Rob Schneider | March 25, 2024
On Friday, Blackwells Capital nominated new members for half of Braemar Hotels & Resort’s board after trying to acquire the company in December. Braemar says it is rejecting the nominations.... Read More
Hilton Investor Day reinforces path to 6-7% NUG
News / Brands
Hilton Investor Day reinforces path to 6-7% NUG
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 21, 2024
Analysts weigh in on what they heard at Hilton’s show and came away predicting upside on unit growth and performance expected to match expectations. ... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Blackstone, Hotel Equities, Soho House
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Blackstone, Hotel Equities, Soho House
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | March 21, 2024
Among our top quotes from the past week is Blackstone's Scott Treblico talking about how the travel ecosystem is evolving and how it could impact the future positioning of hotel brands. ... Read More
The CapEx cliff and the misalignment between brands, owners
News / Owners
The CapEx cliff and the misalignment between brands, owners
By Rob Schneider | March 21, 2024
Executives from Noble Investment Group, Blackstone and Brookfield discussed the current CapEx situation and the evolution of brands on Day 1 at the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference.... Read More
London’s Murano Global Investments, SPAC head to NASDAQ
News / Mergers and Acquistions
London’s Murano Global Investments, SPAC head to NASDAQ
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 20, 2024
The combined business will focus on developing HCM tourism development projects across Mexico.... Read More
Deal activity: March 13-18, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: March 13-18, 2024
By Shawn Turner | March 20, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Bradford Allen Hospitality Investments acquisition of the Aloft Glendale at Westgate in Arizona for $23.75 million. ... Read More
Latest news: Big deal in Savannah; New Hampton, Sleep Inn prototypes; Delano to Dubai
News / Franchising
Latest news: Big deal in Savannah; New Hampton, Sleep Inn prototypes; Delano to Dubai
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 20, 2024
Breaking news about development, M&A, franchising and more, including news from Matthews Southwest Hospitality, Margaritaville and Oberoi.... Read More
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
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
Marriott Bonvoy, BetMGM collab goes live
News / Asset Management
Marriott Bonvoy, BetMGM collab goes live
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 18, 2024
Linked accounts can now officially exchange points for Marriott stays, experiences. ... 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
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