Forecasts

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Full-service projects rebound, dominate global pipeline
News / Owners
Full-service projects rebound, dominate global pipeline
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 5, 2024
Lodging Econometrics’ 1Q24 report shows a 6% increase in projects, 3% increase in rooms, year-over-year. ... Read More
CEOs debate potential of AI
News / Asset Management
CEOs debate potential of AI
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 5, 2024
At an NYU conference CEO panel, opinions varied on how AI can be used today in the back- and front-of-house. Plus, takeaways on trending topics.... Read More
Where Sonesta thinks future growth will come from
News / Brands
Where Sonesta thinks future growth will come from
By Rob Schneider | June 4, 2024
Whether it be third-party management, international expansion or M&A, the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. has many options.... Read More
‘Bill Gates got it dead wrong’
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‘Bill Gates got it dead wrong’
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 3, 2024
Despite some near-term headwinds, industry leaders feel good about their prospects as investors gather in New York City for the NYU investment conference.... Read More
Hilton doubling lifestyle portfolio in next four years
News / Brands
Hilton doubling lifestyle portfolio in next four years
By Rob Schneider | June 3, 2024
Hilton doubling lifestyle portfolio in next four years false Hilton doubling lifestyle portfolio in next four years The company is growing organically and through M&A with recent acquisitions of the Graduate and NoMad brands. It’s also adding a global lifestyle president. The company is growi... Read More
Latest news: Marriott adds 3 luxury properties; Whitbread expands in Ireland; Aman adding Janu to UAE
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Latest news: Marriott adds 3 luxury properties; Whitbread expands in Ireland; Aman adding Janu to UAE
By Rob Schneider | June 3, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
STR, Tourism Economics downgrade hotel forecast
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STR, Tourism Economics downgrade hotel forecast
By Rob Schneider | June 3, 2024
Earlier, more robust projections for ADR and RevPAR have been adjusted to reflect a “bifurcation” in hotel performance as demand lowers for lower-priced hotels.... Read More
Cross-border investment surging: JLL
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Cross-border investment surging: JLL
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 31, 2024
Cross-border investment surging: JLL false Look for family offices from across Asia, private equity groups from the U.S., and Sovereign Wealth Funds from the Middle East to be increasingly acquisitive. Brought to you by 52813 0 74 News Global cr... Read More
Investors rediscover Bali, but deals are like needles in haystacks
News / Asia Pacific
Investors rediscover Bali, but deals are like needles in haystacks
By Raini H.R. | May 30, 2024
A strong Bali bounce-back rekindles investors’ interest in the island, but only the most ardent suitors will get somewhere. ... Read More
Latest news: Azora adds in Portugal; Coury adding 7; easyHotel funding
News / Owners
Latest news: Azora adds in Portugal; Coury adding 7; easyHotel funding
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 30, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Are US hoteliers headed toward ‘mediocre’ summer?
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Are US hoteliers headed toward ‘mediocre’ summer?
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 30, 2024
Truist Securities report suggests summer demand and pricing trends in the US are nothing to write home about, but group will carry the day. ... Read More
New York has biggest current construction numbers
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New York has biggest current construction numbers
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 29, 2024
LE forecasts 26 projects/2,910 rooms will open in New York for the rest of 2024.... Read More
How equity is filling the gap in the refinance market
News / Financing
How equity is filling the gap in the refinance market
By Rob Schneider | May 28, 2024
Berkadia’s Michael Weinberg talks about using equity to lower the cost of capital, lenders putting pressure on borrowers and how the capital stack is changing.... Read More
CEO spotlight: Ariane Gorin of Expedia Group
News / Insights
CEO spotlight: Ariane Gorin of Expedia Group
By Mitra Sorrells | May 28, 2024
New Expedia CEO shares her thoughts on AI, social commerce, the B2B business, Vrbo and OneKey, as well as opinions on Airbnb and the TikTok ban. ... Read More
Latest news: Marriott gets Pelican Hill; Reubens' big plans in P.R.; summer travel intentions
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Latest news: Marriott gets Pelican Hill; Reubens' big plans in P.R.; summer travel intentions
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 24, 2024
Breaking news on development, deals, data and more.... Read More