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News / Insights

Live from Hunter: strong balance sheets should help weather storms

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 21, 2023

Despite economic uncertainty, hoteliers and economists speaking at the Hunter Investment Conference believe performance will stay strong. Here are some of the reasons why. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Latest HITs: Azora buys in Madrid; KHP Capital Partners buys from Host

March 17, 2023

The latest hotel development and M&A news from around the world.... Read More

News / Insights

6 quotes you need to read

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Mary Scoviak | March 16, 2023

Talk about the impact of bank failures gave us some of the more interesting quotes this week. Read our favorites and then read the entire stories.... Read More

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Earnings calls recap: The good, the bad, the best guesses for 2023

By Mary Scoviak | March 14, 2023

Analysts chart takeaways from 2022 year-end performance and 2023 guidance.... Read More

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Banking crisis makes it even harder to transact

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 14, 2023

Industry leaders weigh in on how the failure of a few U.S. regional banks will impact the availability of debt to make and close deals. ... Read More

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Hotel development guides shifts in travel patterns

By Mary Scoviak | March 2, 2023

Smart dealmaking uses deep industry and market knowledge to draw guests to the brand’s properties rather than guessing at the next hot spot.... Read More

News / Owners

Select U.S. market development activity: Lodging Econometrics

February 28, 2023

Even with so many headwinds, all stages of the U.S. New Hotel Construction Pipeline have increased. ... Read More

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Peachtree’s Friedman lays out multi-layered strategy

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 28, 2023

The multidimensional developer, buyer, manager and lender is leaning into available debt opportunities right now but expects to be active on the acquisition front later this year. ... Read More

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Standard International serves notice with headline New York buy

By Mary Scoviak | February 27, 2023

While many of its lifestyle competitors are seeking the security and scale of big brands, this boutique group is making its mark with robust global development plans and a few surprises for consumers.... Read More

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Marriott’s thought leaders forecast the future of luxury, labor, $34 bagels

By Mary Scoviak | February 24, 2023

Changes in the 5-star business mix, tech-driven design innovations and shifts in service menu must-haves open new top-line revenue opportunities.... Read More

News / C Corps

Latest HITs: Aspen; Auberge; earnings; GBTA on Europe

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 23, 2023

A roundup of the latest news, 4Q earnings and much more on a busy news day in the hotel world.... Read More

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Accor earnings: Bazin has 'serenity' now

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 23, 2023

Ongoing recovery across the portfolio and potential of Asia Pacific rebound has Chairman and CEO Sébastien Bazin looking at the future with "serenity."... Read More