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News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Blackstone buys in SF; $686M construction loan in Vegas; good week in US

By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | November 13, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: STR, Hyatt, Marriott, Chimera

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | November 13, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week is STR's Amanda Hite talking about why forecasts were lowered again for 2025-2026.... Read More

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Survey points to softer holiday travel season

By Rob Schneider | November 13, 2025

While Deloitte’s survey indicates that holiday travel intent is at its highest in recent years, more high-income Americans plan to make cuts this year.... Read More

News / Caribbean

Jamaica faces uneven recovery after hurricane

By Christina Jelski | November 12, 2025

Jamaica faces uneven recovery after hurricane false Some resorts already are welcoming back guests, while others in harder-hit regions face lengthy reopening timelines. Brought to you by 0 0 Christina Jelski 74 News INTERNATIONAL REPORT – Jama... Read More

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Further cuts in 2025, 2026 US forecasts

By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 12, 2025

Job market softening, policy uncertainty and tariff costs remain near-term drags, while 2026 is expected “firm up moderately.”... Read More

News / Asia Pacific

Will QT Singapore sale set city price benchmark?

By Raini H.R. | November 12, 2025

The buyer pool has widened in Singapore and heritage hotels such as QT are rare. Seller Sunray may be smiling to the bank.... Read More

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Why international leisure has this expert optimistic

By Rob Schneider | November 12, 2025

A panel of HICAP experts talked about reasons to be excited about next year, how AI could allow hotels to reclaim inventory and the importance of flexible models for hotels.... Read More

News / C Corps

Bullish Hoplamazian talks AI, 2026 pace, more

By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 11, 2025

On third-quarter earnings call, the Hyatt CEO talks about their favored positioning, reorganization and how they are testing AI, other metrics.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Cooper buys in Florida; HEI adds in Miami; Atlantis to Maldives

By Rob Schneider | November 11, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / From Our Partners

Hotels turn to AI, automation to drive profitability

By Cathy Walsh | November 7, 2025

Leaders increasingly are betting on technology, led by AI and automation, as both a buffer against disruption and a catalyst for long-term competitive advantage.... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: AEG bids in downtown LA; Sawgrass sells; Como to Saint-Tropez

November 7, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Highgate, Gaw Capital, Marriott, Choice

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | November 6, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories is Highgate's Richard Russo talking about their new complementary alliance with Kessler Collection.... Read More

News / C Corps

Here’s why Choice’s CEO is optimistic about economy

By Rob Schneider | November 6, 2025

Choice Hotels CEO Patrick Pacious pointed to green shoots indicating a recovery for economy hotels and discussed what he loves about their pipeline.... Read More