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Why Aprirose is gearing up for more UK acquisitions
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Why Aprirose is gearing up for more UK acquisitions
By Rob Schneider | November 11, 2024
The London-based real estate investment firm has been selling hospitality assets and wants to double its entire UK portfolio in the coming years. Here’s how.... Read More
US RevPAR decreased in September: STR
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US RevPAR decreased in September: STR
By Rob Schneider | November 11, 2024
The calendar had unfavorable shifts, but group demand still tops a 2019 comp. The top 25 markets helped push growth while the planning phases of the pipeline remained strong.... Read More
Latest news: Novum adds Garners; big deal in Thailand; China's record pipeline
News / Owners
Latest news: Novum adds Garners; big deal in Thailand; China's record pipeline
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 11, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Latest news: Turnberry refi; IHCL takes Claridges; Airbnb reports
News / Management
Latest news: Turnberry refi; IHCL takes Claridges; Airbnb reports
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 8, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: PM Hotel Group, JLL, Noble, Davidson
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: PM Hotel Group, JLL, Noble, Davidson
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | November 7, 2024
Among the more noteworthy quotes of the week was PM Hotel Group's Joseph Bojanowski talking about the rash of management company mergers in the past two weeks.... Read More
Will falling interest rates lead to cap rate compression?
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Will falling interest rates lead to cap rate compression?
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 7, 2024
JLL research suggests it should, leading to a narrowing of the bid-ask spread and higher valuations for sellers.... Read More
Host earnings impacted by Florida hurricanes, Maui fire
News / REITs
Host earnings impacted by Florida hurricanes, Maui fire
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 6, 2024
Biggest hotel REIT maintains guidance at the midpoint as it bets on continued recovery in Maui and overall steady demand trends.... Read More
The ‘secret sauce’ in Noble’s dealmaking
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
The ‘secret sauce’ in Noble’s dealmaking
By Rob Schneider | November 6, 2024
Fresh off more hotel acquisitions, Noble Investment Group’s Chief Investment Officer Ben Brunt talks about sourcing deals, what’s in the company’s pipeline and targeting “stressed” opportunities.... Read More
Why IHCL said timing was right to acquire Tree of Life
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Why IHCL said timing was right to acquire Tree of Life
By Rob Schneider | November 6, 2024
India’s largest hotel company, Indian Hotel Co. Ltd., acquired a 55% stake in experiential leisure operator Tree of Life Resorts & Hotels, which wants to expand.... Read More
Choice’s pipeline more valuable than what it’s replacing
News / C Corps
Choice’s pipeline more valuable than what it’s replacing
By Rob Schneider | November 4, 2024
During the company’s third-quarter earnings calls, CEO Patrick Pacious discussed what that premium pipeline means for Choice’s future.... Read More
Latest news: Davidson expands portfolio; Loews reports loss; Hilton adds in Italy
News / Financing
Latest news: Davidson expands portfolio; Loews reports loss; Hilton adds in Italy
By Rob Schneider | November 4, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Marriott focusing on enhanced efficiencies
News / C Corps
Marriott focusing on enhanced efficiencies
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 4, 2024
On the eve of an impactful election, the third quarter earnings call highlights new initiative to cut G&A expenses, find savings for owners. ... Read More
Group continues to drive Marriott performance
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Group continues to drive Marriott performance
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 4, 2024
Higher G&A creates slight earnings miss but performance continues to beat as the year winds down.... Read More
Slowing RevPAR growth impacts brand selection: CBRE
News / Brands
Slowing RevPAR growth impacts brand selection: CBRE
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 1, 2024
New report suggests with only 30% of brands examined achieving above-average RevPAR growth over the past five years, brand selection even more critical. ... Read More
Hyatt CEO explains reasons for lowering net room guidance
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Hyatt CEO explains reasons for lowering net room guidance
By Rob Schneider | November 1, 2024
Mark Hoplamazian talked about how brand standards and higher attrition played a role in NUG revision; further analysis of Grupo Piñero and pursuit of an asset-light strategy.... Read More