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News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Peregrine Hospitality, Mohari Hospitality, Noble Investment

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | January 9, 2025

Among the more noteworthy quotes from the past week's stories was Greg Kennealey talking development plans with the relaunch of KSL Resorts as Peregrine Hospitality.... Read More

News / Debt and Equity

How the role of banks is changing hospitality lending

By Rob Schneider | January 9, 2025

Hotel finance experts say even a partial reentry from regional or institutional banks has helped compress credit spreads in the hospitality lending space.... Read More

News / EMEA

UK hotel investment on the rise

By Rob Schneider | January 9, 2025

The majority of activity in 2024 was driven by portfolio transactions, which returned to pre-COVID levels and accounted for 57% (£3.6 billion) of investment volumes.... Read More

News / Asset Management

Management challenges, changes for 2025

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 8, 2025

Addressing labor costs and retention, as well as F&B profitability top of mind for managers who are creating more incentive-based deals. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Will market optimism lead to more M&A in 2025?

By Rob Schneider | January 8, 2025

Deal and finance experts said 2024 was a slow year for acquisition financing, but many are optimistic that more capital will be ready to deploy this year and bring buyers and sellers back to the market.... Read More

News / Owners

Rates will continue to mute new development

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 7, 2025

Deals that are getting done built on relationships, track records; stabilizing construction costs aid mid-market, extended-stay developments. ... Read More

News / Financing

Why experts are optimistic about 2025 refi market

By Rob Schneider | January 7, 2025

Hotel refinance experts expect an uptick in hotel refinances in 2025 and are hearing optimism from their clients about what the new year can bring in terms of financing. ... Read More

News / Owners

New construction starting to pick up

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 6, 2025

While supply growth is expected to range only between 1% and 2%, some developers are just now starting to see more shovels in the ground. ... Read More

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Designers share 2025 trends to watch

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 2, 2025

There is a lot of consensus around maximalism and the further immersion into the experiential aspect of today’s stays, but don’t forget the more practical. ... Read More

News / REITs

Inside Ashford Trust’s pivot to growing its portfolio

By Rob Schneider | January 2, 2025

The CEO for Ashford Hospitality Trust talks about moving on from COVID debt, transitioning from selling to acquiring assets and the lessons he’s learned six months into the job.... Read More

News / Owners

Slicing, dicing latest trends in F&B profitability

By Stefani C. O’Connor | January 2, 2025

Upgrades in technology, strategic partnerships and improving efficiency can help improve or further accelerate food and beverage profitability.... Read More

News / Owners

Ohana exec on why he’s bullish for deals in 2025

By Rob Schneider | December 20, 2024

Eddie Yu, managing director for investments at Ohana Real Estate Investors, talked about the current market and why lower interest rates could open up the supply of deals in the coming year.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Hilton, Lark Hospitality, Oyo, Hotel Equities

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | December 19, 2024

Noteworthy quotes from this week's stories include Hilton's luxury brand head Dino Michael talking about his obligation to bring back the Waldorf Astoria New York just right.... Read More

News / REITs

Ashford moving on from debt with new revenue initiative

By Rob Schneider | December 18, 2024

The “GRO AHT” plan by the Dallas-based REIT aims to drive EBITDA and increase share value by cutting costs through layoffs and pay cuts, streamlining labor costs and adding new revenue streams.... Read More

News / Owners

Why Ohana’s latest acquisition is a ‘bullseye’

By Rob Schneider | December 17, 2024

An Ohana executive talks about why the 357-key Hyatt Regency in a Seattle suburb perfectly fits the company’s acquisition strategy.... Read More

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