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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
HAMA members expect better fourth quarter
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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
Latest news: AHT sells in SD; business travel rebound?; HE grows in Canada
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
Quotes of the Week: Ad Altius, Blackstone, Noble House
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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
AI: Service upgrade or system error?
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
Institutional capital buying into ultraluxury
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
Why the ability to hold rate encourages Marriott CEO
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
Quotes of the Week: JLL, LARC, Axe Management Partners, Ovolo
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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
Who are the likely buyers for Braemar’s portfolio?
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
Latest news: Cain hires ex-Six Senses CEO; Mohari, Omnam €280M refi; sale of historic Boston asset
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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
US holiday travel plans steady, but cost conscious
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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