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HAMA members expect better fourth quarter

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 15, 2025

Relative optimism prevails with a majority expecting some RevPAR growth in 4Q25, with similar sentiment carrying into 2026. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: AHT sells in SD; business travel rebound?; HE grows in Canada

September 12, 2025

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

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Ad Altius, Blackstone, Noble House

September 11, 2025

Among the top quotes from stories this week is Ad Altius' Thomas Brown talking about institutional capital pursuing ultraluxury assets as it recognizes the value of scarcity.... Read More

News / Asset Management

AI: Service upgrade or system error?

By Patricia Wee | September 10, 2025

From robots to RPA, hoteliers weigh AI’s promises and pitfalls at Singapore Hotel Association event. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Institutional capital buying into ultraluxury

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 8, 2025

Recognizing the value of scarcity, new equity players pursue the creme and lift valuations for potential sellers.... Read More

News / Brands

Why the ability to hold rate encourages Marriott CEO

By Rob Schneider | September 5, 2025

Anthony Capuano discussed bifurcation, the current development environment and challenges in China at BofA conference.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: JLL, LARC, Axe Management Partners, Ovolo

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | September 4, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week include JLL's Lauro Ferroni talking about better deal dynamics ahead.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Who are the likely buyers for Braemar’s portfolio?

By Rob Schneider | September 3, 2025

Analysts say private equity or high-net-worth individuals or groups are the most likely buyers for the luxury assets. But will they sell as a portfolio or in pieces?... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: Cain hires ex-Six Senses CEO; Mohari, Omnam €280M refi; sale of historic Boston asset

By Rob Schneider | September 3, 2025

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

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US holiday travel plans steady, but cost conscious

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 3, 2025

PwC report finds that overall holiday spending is set to decline by 5% -- the first notable drop since 2020.... Read More

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Why Axe Management Partners is bullish on Japan

By Rob Schneider | September 2, 2025

CEO Gary Kwok discusses the company’s value-add strategy and how it uses IHG’s Garner brand to create a lifestyle midscale segment in Japan. ... Read More

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2026 likely tale of two cities

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 2, 2025

LARC forecast suggests location will heavily impact results; expects values to increase 2% over the next five years.... Read More

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Rise of HNWI deals good news for hotels

By Rob Schneider | August 29, 2025

JLL’s Lauro Ferroni and Dan Peek discuss why the data is pointing to increased transaction activity in 2025, especially from high-net-worth individuals.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Trinity, Outrigger, Aimbridge, EVT

By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 28, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories is R.W. Baird analyst Michael Bellisario analyzing Braemar Hotels & Resorts decision to sell its assets.... Read More

News / Asset Management

Booking.com, hotels increasingly go their separate ways

By Matthew Parsons | August 28, 2025

Ongoing marketing efforts by hoteliers to boost direct sales has OTA bookings down to 22% from 30%, according to a recent study. ... Read More

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