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Quotes of the Week: Brookfield, Hawkins Way, NewcrestImage
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
Why Hawkins Way sees Marriott’s Series as growth vehicle
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
Hoteliers adjust to US government slowdown
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
Latest news: Extendam buys in Portugal; shutdown impact; Grupo Hotusa adds 9 in Spain
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
Quotes of the Week: Castle Peak, Revolution, IHG, LROH
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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
Falling occupancy could mean ADR declines late in '25
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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
How Charlestowne holds revenue line for owners
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
Castle Peak exec optimistic about M&A, robust consumer
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
Costa Rica performance looks familiar
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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
Mixed outlook for US business travel: Deloitte
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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
Quotes of the Week: Certares, CapStar Advisors, Tarsadia Capital
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Quotes of the Week: Certares, CapStar Advisors, Tarsadia Capital
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | September 18, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories was Certares' Nolan Hecht talking about buying ahead of the crowd and rate cuts.... Read More
What will become of pressured REITs?
News / REITs
What will become of pressured REITs?
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 18, 2025
Two former REIT CEOs talk about structure limitations and how that could lead to more M&A, consolidation and take-privates.... Read More
Majority of hoteliers scaling back development: AHLA
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Majority of hoteliers scaling back development: AHLA
By Rob Schneider | September 17, 2025
Majority of hoteliers scaling back development: AHLA false Majority of hoteliers scaling back development: AHLA Rising costs and softening demand are leading to a pullback, according to the AHLA member survey. Rising costs and softening demand are leading to a pullback, according to the AHLA me... Read More
Airbnb to launch hotel interface
News / Brands
Airbnb to launch hotel interface
By Morgan Hines | September 17, 2025
CEO Brian Chesky said the company is “getting serious” about hotels and will be adding a hotel interface to its app.... Read More
Why exiting Miami investment early made sense for Certares
News / Owners
Why exiting Miami investment early made sense for Certares
By Rob Schneider | September 15, 2025
Senior Managing Director Nolan Hecht discussed how a friendship that formed at Cornell has continued into one of the more successful investment collaborations. ... Read More