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Quotes of the Week: Hilton, Wyndham, CapStar, Athens Group
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Hilton, Wyndham, CapStar, Athens Group
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | July 24, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week is Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta talking about a focus on building new brands.... Read More
Wyndham sees RevPAR declines in Q2
News / C Corps
Wyndham sees RevPAR declines in Q2
By Rob Schneider | July 23, 2025
While systemwide rooms grew and the company has a record pipeline, RevPAR declines 3% globally and 4% in the US.... Read More
Why Hilton is confident about NUG growth
News / C Corps
Why Hilton is confident about NUG growth
By Rob Schneider | July 23, 2025
Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta said the growth should come organically, adding that the company wants to add more brands this year.... Read More
Hilton reports RevPAR decline, but NUG still strong
News / C Corps
Hilton reports RevPAR decline, but NUG still strong
By Rob Schneider | July 23, 2025
CEO Chris Nassetta noted performance challenges in the second quarter but said net unit growth should be 6-7% “for the next several years.”... Read More
Constrained pipeline could present strategic openings for developers
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Constrained pipeline could present strategic openings for developers
By Rob Schneider | July 22, 2025
HVS’s new survey says while the development costs are still high, there is evidence that construction prices are stabilizing.... Read More
Latest news: Price fixing suit dismissed; Ready adds Ritz in Portland; historic reno in Cali
By Rob Schneider | July 22, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Opportunity Zones give incentives for patience
News / Financing
Opportunity Zones give incentives for patience
By Rob Schneider | July 21, 2025
Investors and developers say OZs are an essential tool for new development in an inflationary environment. Now they are permanent.... Read More
Las Vegas grapple with steep occupancy decline
News / Asset Management
Las Vegas grapple with steep occupancy decline
By Christina Jelski | July 21, 2025
The LVCVA has responded with a 30% boost in annual marketing spend. And some hotels are rolling out promotions of their own. ... Read More
Latest news: SI Resort for Nashville; new Wichita hotel; Charlestowne adds 2
News / Brands
Latest news: SI Resort for Nashville; new Wichita hotel; Charlestowne adds 2
By Rob Schneider | July 18, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Luxury more than a photo opp
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Luxury more than a photo opp
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 18, 2025
Principals at developer Athens Group talk about the evolution of luxury, new opportunities and the ins and outs of the process. ... Read More
Global construction up except Middle East, Africa
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Global construction up except Middle East, Africa
By Rob Schneider | July 18, 2025
Overall construction activity increased in Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Americas, while the overall pipeline decreased by 2.6% in the Middle East and Africa.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Arbor Lodging, Marriott, Hilton, Dalata
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Arbor Lodging, Marriott, Hilton, Dalata
July 17, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes of the week was Arbor Lodging's Vamsi Bonthala talking about how they evaluate acquisition opportunities differently right now.... Read More
US construction fell for 6th consecutive month
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US construction fell for 6th consecutive month
By Rob Schneider | July 16, 2025
The latest numbers from CoStar show that rooms under construction have hit a 20-quarter low and most are in the planning stages.... Read More
ALHI takes on esports, gaming
News / Owners
ALHI takes on esports, gaming
By Eli Massachi | July 16, 2025
Soft brand hopes to leverage 3.5 billion potential customers and the untapped possibilities it presents to its member properties.... Read More
Are San Francisco values bottoming out?
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Are San Francisco values bottoming out?
By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | July 14, 2025
Experts say there are great deals in the Bay Area, but they will require patience as the market makes its years-long recovery.... Read More