Forecasts

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Hong Kong rebounding; private investors drive M&A
News / Asia Pacific
Hong Kong rebounding; private investors drive M&A
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 26, 2024
CBRE launches a series of Asia Pacific Hotels & Hospitality Market Update with the inaugural issue focused on Hong Kong SAR.... Read More
Why conversions will continue to fuel growth for brands
News / Brands
Why conversions will continue to fuel growth for brands
By Rob Schneider | March 26, 2024
JLL’s Zach Demuth talks about why brands still gravitate heavily toward conversions in 2024 to increase net unit growth.... Read More
The Big 5 dominate African pipeline
News / Brands
The Big 5 dominate African pipeline
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 26, 2024
W Hospitality releases its annual report on activity in Africa, noting strong growth in both North and sub-Saharan Africa, and increased development in the resort sector.... Read More
Accor cooks up new F&B value
News / Brands
Accor cooks up new F&B value
By Raini H.R. | March 22, 2024
The new way to an owner’s heart is through the stomach. Watch Accor's huge appetite to refresh F&B for its Premium, Midscale and Economy brands in Asia and the Middle East. ... Read More
Hilton Investor Day reinforces path to 6-7% NUG
News / Brands
Hilton Investor Day reinforces path to 6-7% NUG
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 21, 2024
Analysts weigh in on what they heard at Hilton’s show and came away predicting upside on unit growth and performance expected to match expectations. ... Read More
HICAP Update session covers rebounding markets, M&A trends
News / Asia Pacific
HICAP Update session covers rebounding markets, M&A trends
By Stefani C. O'Connor | March 21, 2024
Panelists offer their take on Hong Kong’s slow rebound and how interest rates are impacting the transaction market.... Read More
Why Aimbridge’s founder is optimistic about the company’s recent changes
News / Owners
Why Aimbridge’s founder is optimistic about the company’s recent changes
By Rob Schneider | March 19, 2024
Dave Johnson discusses what he thinks about the recent changes at Aimbridge and why big is better, no matter what others might say.... Read More
Choice received nearly 14% of Wyndham shares in exchange
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Choice received nearly 14% of Wyndham shares in exchange
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 18, 2024
While Choice has walked away from the Wyndham deal for now, R.W. Baird wrote on Monday that its share exchange bid garnered more than expected and draws a line in the sand for the future.  ... Read More
What a US TikTok ban could mean for the travel industry
News / Insights
What a US TikTok ban could mean for the travel industry
By D.J. Catron | March 18, 2024
Even if a ban becomes law and withstands a legal challenge, experts it to be sold or for creators to find other ways to use TikTok to market to consumers.... Read More
Amex report on why people traveling today
News
Amex report on why people traveling today
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 18, 2024
Insights into what travelers want from providers, trends driving travel decisions and how they are purchasing differently. ... Read More
HICAP returns to Hong Kong; leaders weigh in
News / Brands
HICAP returns to Hong Kong; leaders weigh in
By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 15, 2024
Back in Hong Kong for the first time since 2019, The BHN Group led discussions about opportunities in Asia Pacific, including this plenary session with top leaders from the region.... Read More
OTAs set new record for marketing spend in 2023
News / Asset Management
OTAs set new record for marketing spend in 2023
By Mitra Sorrells | March 15, 2024
In the war for direct bookings, OTAs use their war chests to leverage their way to ongoing success.... Read More
Airbnb’s Stephenson on expansion beyond the core and AI
News / Brands
Airbnb’s Stephenson on expansion beyond the core and AI
By Linda Fox | March 13, 2024
Chief business officer discusses growth opportunities and the role AI can play to widen their market. ... Read More
European M&A: Hurdles lower, triggers pulled
News / Mergers and Acquistions
European M&A: Hurdles lower, triggers pulled
By Robert Cole | March 13, 2024
Experts at an HVS-led webinar suggest there is more deal activity at hand with a ‘meeting-in-the-middle’ around values to quench strong investor demand.... Read More
Only one direction to go for stifled European deal market
News / EMEA
Only one direction to go for stifled European deal market
By Rob Schneider | March 12, 2024
The HVS 2024 European Hotel Valuation Index report showed that hotel values slightly increased in 2023 but are still below 2019. The consultancy also predicts transaction volume for the continent to increase in 2024.... Read More