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Latest news: Lodging Dynamics adds in Cali; Amangani renovations; IHG’s first Vignette in France
News / Financing
Latest news: Lodging Dynamics adds in Cali; Amangani renovations; IHG’s first Vignette in France
By Rob Schneider | February 12, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
JLL’s Peek offers insight into deal dearth
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
JLL’s Peek offers insight into deal dearth
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 12, 2025
Getting used to the new cost of capital and equity investors trying to pick their lanes has slowed deal flow, but Peek sees light.... Read More
How Mint House is using M&A to grow its business
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
How Mint House is using M&A to grow its business
By Rob Schneider | February 11, 2025
Fresh off its acquisition of Locale, Mint House CEO Christian Lee discusses why the deal was a good fit, the stakes in an early-stage hospitality space and how international clients could help the company grow.... Read More
Latest news: Spark’s 100th; Crowne Plaza's refresh; Sonesta adds 23 in Q4
News / Brands
Latest news: Spark’s 100th; Crowne Plaza's refresh; Sonesta adds 23 in Q4
By Rob Schneider | February 11, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Marriott off to good start in January
News / C Corps
Marriott off to good start in January
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 11, 2025
Earnings call touches on results, forecasts and hot topics, ranging from key money and debt capital to the timing on China’s recovery.... Read More
Record for new deals highlights Marriott earnings
News / C Corps
Record for new deals highlights Marriott earnings
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 11, 2025
Global RevPAR increases 5%, driven by 4.1% in U.S. and Canada and 7.2% in international markets. ... Read More
China’s pipeline holds steady at 3,779 projects
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China’s pipeline holds steady at 3,779 projects
By Rob Schneider | February 10, 2025
The upper midscale and upscale chain scales account for 70% of China's projects: Lodging Econometrics. ... Read More
Shanghai, London, Dubai will lead in room openings
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Shanghai, London, Dubai will lead in room openings
By Rob Schneider | February 10, 2025
Where do EMEA, Asia Pacific and the Americas stand in global hotel pipeline delivery as projects in the final planning stages decline.... Read More
Latest news: Baywood $35.5M refi; Hilton back to Atlantic City; Mint House buys Locale
News / Financing
Latest news: Baywood $35.5M refi; Hilton back to Atlantic City; Mint House buys Locale
By Rob Schneider | February 10, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
NYC will open 5,700-plus rooms this year
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NYC will open 5,700-plus rooms this year
By Rob Schneider | February 7, 2025
 The latest data from CoStar shows the New York City market opening almost double the number of rooms of its nearest competitor. ... Read More
How Hilton is ‘defying gravity’ in challenging market
News / C Corps
How Hilton is ‘defying gravity’ in challenging market
By Rob Schneider | February 6, 2025
Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta sounds off on his optimism for 2025, why his company has more construction starts than any other brand, and why Hilton is also getting disproportionate financing.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: ALIS commentary, SH Hotels, Aimbridge, JLL
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: ALIS commentary, SH Hotels, Aimbridge, JLL
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | February 6, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes of the week was SH Hotels & Resorts' Raul Leal talking about the rebrand to Starwood Hotels and the new growth plan.... Read More
Hilton shows strong RevPAR, NUG growth in Q4
News / Brands
Hilton shows strong RevPAR, NUG growth in Q4
By Rob Schneider | February 6, 2025
CEO Chris Nassetta said the RevPAR growth was driven by strong trends in leisure occupancy and continued gains in business transient and group.... Read More
Inside the drivers behind LA’s golden sports moment
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Inside the drivers behind LA’s golden sports moment
By Rob Schneider | February 5, 2025
 At an ALIS DESIGN+, leaders for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympic Games discuss the impact and legacy that both events will have on LA’s hospitality industry and the region.... Read More
IREFAC at ALIS: Talking M&A, REIT consolidation, big picture
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IREFAC at ALIS: Talking M&A, REIT consolidation, big picture
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 4, 2025
Deal activity expected to be robust but perhaps discreet, while REIT consolidation might be a non-event, according to investment leaders. ... Read More