Forecasts

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China pipeline bursts with record construction numbers
News / Asia Pacific
China pipeline bursts with record construction numbers
By Rob Schneider | September 25, 2024
Lodging Econometrics said China’s hotel construction pipeline stands at 3,815 projects, with an astounding 72% under construction.... Read More
Hotel construction booming in APEC
News / Asia Pacific
Hotel construction booming in APEC
By Rob Schneider | September 24, 2024
Asia Pacific, excluding China, has hit record highs for total projects, projects in the early planning stages and renovations and conversions, according to Lodging Econometrics.... Read More
Chesky on Airbnb's future in travel and beyond
News / Insights
Chesky on Airbnb's future in travel and beyond
By Morgan Hines | September 20, 2024
Stating Airbnb is not an alternative accommodations business, the co-founder and CEO hints at branching into new business disciplines but still starting with travel.... Read More
Why Sage Hospitality sees more apartment-hotels in its future
News / Brands
Why Sage Hospitality sees more apartment-hotels in its future
By Rob Schneider | September 19, 2024
The hospitality company that leans heavily into lifestyle and F&B is leveraging its strengths with a new Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy project in Savannah, Georgia. We dig into the details of the deal.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Peachtree, Gencom, Dusit, sbe
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Peachtree, Gencom, Dusit, sbe
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | September 19, 2024
Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week was Peachtree Group's Greg Friedman commenting on the impact of the Federal Reserves 50 bps rate cut.... Read More
Fed cuts 50bps. Is it ‘risk on’?
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Fed cuts 50bps. Is it ‘risk on’?
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 18, 2024
The Federal Reserve finally cut rates for the first time in a few years and they went big with a 50 bps move. What are the ramifications? We asked.... Read More
CBRE takes stock of ANZ owners, operators
News / Asia Pacific
CBRE takes stock of ANZ owners, operators
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 18, 2024
CBRE takes stock of ANZ owners, operators false As brands proliferate, more than half of the owners and operators in both top 10 lists have expanded their portfolios in the past year. Brought to you by 52813 0 74 News INTERNATIONAL REPORT – The... Read More
Dissecting the fragmented wellness market
News / Owners
Dissecting the fragmented wellness market
By Rob Schneider | September 12, 2024
RLA Global’s annual wellness report shows luxury properties rule in GOPPAR, while upper upscale has the stronger profit performance.... Read More
Quotes of the week: Hyatt, Driftwood Capital, Salter Brothers; and more
News / Insights
Quotes of the week: Hyatt, Driftwood Capital, Salter Brothers; and more
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | September 12, 2024
Noteworthy quotes from the week's stories, including Hyatt's Mark Hoplamazian on Taylor Swift impacting GDP growth.... Read More
Latest news: Motel One to Miami; LionGrove's big plan in Puerto Rico; IHG grows Vignette
News / Owners
Latest news: Motel One to Miami; LionGrove's big plan in Puerto Rico; IHG grows Vignette
September 12, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Openings keep growing in Europe: LE
News / EMEA
Openings keep growing in Europe: LE
By Rob Schneider | September 10, 2024
With almost half of Europe’s hotel pipeline currently under construction, Lodging Econometrics forecasts an increase in openings in the coming years.... Read More
Salter Brothers goes full-throttle in Japan
News / Owners
Salter Brothers goes full-throttle in Japan
By Raini H.R. | September 9, 2024
The Australian fund manager is diving into Japan’s mid-market hotels, ryokans and luxury properties – a thrilling journey that can be challenging.  ... Read More
Taylor Swift in Europe: a lodging love story
News / Brands
Taylor Swift in Europe: a lodging love story
By Rob Schneider | September 9, 2024
Top executives at Hyatt and Marriott discussed the Taylor Swift effect, leisure demand and weakness in China at a lodging conference in New York City.... Read More
Why Latin American pipeline is surging
News / Latin America
Why Latin American pipeline is surging
By Rob Schneider | September 9, 2024
The region’s construction pipeline has increased double digits year over year and is poised for even more growth, according to Lodging Econometrics.... Read More
Latest news: Marriott on China booking window; Maui leads Hawaii; Alterra’s $300M investment
News / Brands
Latest news: Marriott on China booking window; Maui leads Hawaii; Alterra’s $300M investment
By Rob Schneider | September 6, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More