Forecasts

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The wisdom of Barry Sternlicht
News / Insights
The wisdom of Barry Sternlicht
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 4, 2025
Making a rare appearance at a hotel investment conference, the chairman of Starwood Hotels talked about thinking outside the box, service, AI and more. ... Read More
Major wellness hotels stage top-line comeback
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Major wellness hotels stage top-line comeback
By Rob Schneider | June 3, 2025
The annual report from RLA Global and HotStats said major wellness hotels had more than twice as much TRevPAR as hotels with no wellness program.... Read More
Latest news: Four Seasons adds in Charleston; Choice international growth; Miraval residences in KSA
News / Brands
Latest news: Four Seasons adds in Charleston; Choice international growth; Miraval residences in KSA
By Rob Schneider | June 3, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more... Read More
CEOs at NYU focus on marketplace resilience
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CEOs at NYU focus on marketplace resilience
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 2, 2025
Despite near-term challenges, big brand CEOs say travel continues to trump, becoming more of a need than a want. ... Read More
CoStar, Tourism Economics downgrade US hotel forecast
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CoStar, Tourism Economics downgrade US hotel forecast
By Rob Schneider | June 2, 2025
Q1 underperformance and macroeconomic concerns led to lowered forecasted growth rates across top-line metrics for 2025 and 2026.... Read More
Latest news: $250M San Diego adaptive reuse; Marriott's first StudioRes; G6 Hospitality CDO leaving
News / Franchising
Latest news: $250M San Diego adaptive reuse; Marriott's first StudioRes; G6 Hospitality CDO leaving
By Rob Schneider | June 2, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hilton, Ford partner on NoMad Detroit
News / Brands
Hilton, Ford partner on NoMad Detroit
By Rob Schneider | June 2, 2025
The signing comes as Hilton reaches the 1,000th-hotel milestone in luxury and lifestyle.... Read More
Exclusive: LARC forecast turns from dove to hawk, maybe
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Exclusive: LARC forecast turns from dove to hawk, maybe
By Rob Schneider | May 29, 2025
The revised U.S. forecast features downward revisions to RevPAR, EBITDA and hotel values amid economic uncertainty from policy changes.... Read More
Latest news: Equinox adding Nashville; Noble buys 16; Peace Hotel becoming Raffles
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Equinox adding Nashville; Noble buys 16; Peace Hotel becoming Raffles
By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | May 28, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Latest news: Faraway's new management co.; Hyatt extends Playa offer; Choice deal in China
News / Management
Latest news: Faraway's new management co.; Hyatt extends Playa offer; Choice deal in China
By Rob Schneider | May 27, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Ryman, Remington, IHG, Sensei
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Quotes of the Week: Ryman, Remington, IHG, Sensei
May 22, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories is Ryman Hospitality Properties' Mark Fioravanti talking about their acquisition of the JW Marriott Desert Ridge.... Read More
Why Wyndham CEO thinks they can weather economic storms
News / Franchising
Why Wyndham CEO thinks they can weather economic storms
By Rob Schneider | May 21, 2025
At Wyndham's annual conference, CEO Geoff Ballotti discussed outperforming the industry during previous recessions, mitigating tariffs and still betting big on infrastructure.... Read More
Prioritize sustainability to future-proof APAC investment
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Prioritize sustainability to future-proof APAC investment
By YouRee Park, JLL | May 20, 2025
By incorporating future climate scenarios into governance structures, owners can promote forward-thinking decision-making and address potential risks.... Read More
Why Mexico, Caribbean all-inclusives are thriving
News / Caribbean
Why Mexico, Caribbean all-inclusives are thriving
By Christina Jelski | May 20, 2025
 Amid econmic uncertainty, all-inclusives are outperforming U.S. hotels, according to Hyatt.  ... Read More
Latest news: Wynn pulls out of NYC; Grand Lucayan plans; Tru refresh
News / Brands
Latest news: Wynn pulls out of NYC; Grand Lucayan plans; Tru refresh
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 20, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More