Forecasts

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Brands
Latest HITs: Turkey in headlines; ADIA, Petra align; Treehouse to Adelaide
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 5, 2023
The latest news about development, M&A, data and more.... Read More
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Will New York’s STR rules set stricter standard for travel?
By Derek Catron | September 5, 2023
City’s crackdown on Airbnb hosts could have chilling impact on short-term rentals. How much will it aid hoteliers?... Read More