Forecasts

Brands

Marriott will reach 1.8 million rooms by 2025

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 28, 2023

During investor day presentations, industry giant models unit growth and performance through 2025 after launching its 32nd brand focused on EMEA midmarket.... Read More

Security, processes drive online booking abandonment

By Linda Fox | September 27, 2023

Research shows half of all travelers have abandoned a booking because of a bad experience, rising to almost three-quarters for Gen Z and 60% for millennials.... Read More

Mergers and Acquistions

M&A: Three hurdles and triggers

By Robert Cole | September 26, 2023

Hurdles include bid-offer spreads, the interest rate plateau and relative reality checks. Triggers may come in the form of debt deadlines, ROI reviews and icebreaker action.... Read More

JLL bullish on impact of NYC short-term rental ban

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 25, 2023

Expect a shift in New York City’s short-term rental demand, resulting in hotels gaining up to 2.2 million room nights in 2024.... Read More

Brands

Latest HITs: CRE debt relief bill; Houston InterCon sells; Ennismore's all-inclusive

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 25, 2023

The latest on development, M&A and more from the investment community.... Read More

Brands

Latest HITs: Omni adds Raleigh; Hilton to Rotterdam; Coast Hotels development

September 22, 2023

Breaking news on development, M&A, key data and more.... Read More

Franchising

‘Our core customer’: Why Wyndham is betting big on $1.5T in infrastructure work

By Rob Schneider | September 22, 2023

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts thinks the two U.S. infrastructure bills represent a $3.3 billion opportunity in additional room revenue for its franchisees. Here’s how the company is trying to capture it.... Read More

Dealmakers dish on tips, tricks and trends in hospitality

By Rob Schneider | September 22, 2023

The Dealmaker Roundup at HICAP ANZ in Sydney featured discussions on financing, company culture and advice on how to close the deal.... Read More

Insights

Hot Type: First Hospitality, LuxUrban, Choice Hotels, Wyndham

By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | September 21, 2023

Insightful quotes from some of our biggest stories of the week, including First Hospitality CEO David Duncan on his company’s acquisition of Hostmark Hospitality Group.... Read More

The big picture perspective from the Lodging Conference

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 20, 2023

Economist and CEOs take the stage to discuss macro-economics and issues related to labor, development and who will win the 2024 U.S. presidential election. ... Read More

Smiles still outweigh grimaces as Lodging Conference opens

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 19, 2023

Strong demand continues to drive performance that has owners and operators singing a happy tune, but the cloud of a high interest rate environment keeps things in perspective. ... Read More

Franchising

How Wyndham’s technology improvements can upgrade its franchisees’ ROI

By Rob Schneider | September 15, 2023

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts announced $275 million in technology upgrades this week designed to get franchisees on one unified system. Here’s how it came together and how it could influence its owners’ bottom line.... Read More

Insights

Hot Type: The Highland Group, SH Hotels & Resorts, The Ascott Ltd.

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | September 7, 2023

Insightful quotes from some of our biggest stories of the week, including The Highland Group’s Kim Bardoul on the potential performance in the upscale-upper midscale boutique segment. ... Read More