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CBRE lowers 2025 RevPAR growth to 0.1%

By Rob Schneider | October 7, 2025

CBRE’s second-half global outlook sees stronger RevPAR growth outside the U.S., including Canada, CALA and the Middle East.... Read More

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Optimism for meetings sector hits five-year high

By Rob Schneider | October 7, 2025

The Amex GBT survey indicates that AI is viewed as an essential tool for driving creativity, content creation, and tracking attendee engagement.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Azora acquires Medplaya; $35M sale in Knoxville; first IHG in Iceland

By Rob Schneider | October 7, 2025

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

News / Owners

When converting a hotel to residential makes sense

By Rob Schneider | October 7, 2025

A partner at Hawkins Way Capital said it takes a special set of circumstances, but the PE firm will continue to employ this strategy.... Read More

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Optimism trumps uncertainty at Lodging Conference

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 7, 2025

With more than 3,000 in attendance and despite ongoing mixed emotions about what is coming next in the economy, panelists remain bullish.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Brookfield, Hawkins Way, NewcrestImage

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | October 2, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories was NewcrestImage's Mehul Patel talking about the implications of lost government business.... Read More

News / Owners

Why Hawkins Way sees Marriott’s Series as growth vehicle

By Rob Schneider | October 1, 2025

The California investor is converting five of its Found Hotels to Series by Marriott, which will mark the soft brand’s U.S. debut. More could be on the way.... Read More

News / Asset Management

Hoteliers adjust to US government slowdown

By Stefani C. O'Connor | September 26, 2025

With a possible shutdown next week, hoteliers already suffering from government-demand attrition talk about the impact and their responses. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Extendam buys in Portugal; shutdown impact; Grupo Hotusa adds 9 in Spain

By Rob Schneider | September 26, 2025

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

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Castle Peak, Revolution, IHG, LROH

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | September 25, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week was Castle Peak Holdings David Better talking about noticeable changes in U.S. inbound and outbound travel.... Read More

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Falling occupancy could mean ADR declines late in '25

By Rob Schneider | September 24, 2025

CBRE’s latest “U.S. Hotels State of the Union” report suggests a lack of positive momentum could mean even more softening.... Read More

News / Management

How Charlestowne holds revenue line for owners

By Rob Schneider | September 24, 2025

CEO Kyle Hughey said Charlestowne’s portfolio of mostly independent lifestyle hotels focuses on experiential and specializes in F&B.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Castle Peak exec optimistic about M&A, robust consumer

By Rob Schneider | September 23, 2025

David Better of Castle Peak Holdings thinks the transaction market is getting more liquid and discusses target customers.... Read More

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Costa Rica performance looks familiar

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 22, 2025

Higher-end hotels and resort areas have done well, while other areas have remained flat, STR reports.... Read More

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Mixed outlook for US business travel: Deloitte

By Elizabeth West | September 19, 2025

More than two-thirds of U.S.-based companies predicted their 2026 travel spend will outpace 2025 and with a slightly stronger increase of 23% on average. ... Read More

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