Economy Hotel

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News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: January 29-February 3, 2025

By Shawn Turner | February 6, 2025

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Select M City Ltd.’s acquisition of the Radisson Blue Dubai Media City in Dubai from an undisclosed seller for more than AED200 million ($54.4 million).... Read More

News / C Corps

How Hilton is ‘defying gravity’ in challenging market

By Rob Schneider | February 6, 2025

Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta sounds off on his optimism for 2025, why his company has more construction starts than any other brand, and why Hilton is also getting disproportionate financing.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: ALIS commentary, SH Hotels, Aimbridge, JLL

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | February 6, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes of the week was SH Hotels & Resorts' Raul Leal talking about the rebrand to Starwood Hotels and the new growth plan.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Maybourne coming to Paris; Bvlgari adds Bahamas; Wyndham's 25 for Europe

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 6, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Brands

Hilton shows strong RevPAR, NUG growth in Q4

By Rob Schneider | February 6, 2025

CEO Chris Nassetta said the RevPAR growth was driven by strong trends in leisure occupancy and continued gains in business transient and group.... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: Super Bowl rooms sparse; Dreamscape adds 3; Nikki Beach founder dies

By Rob Schneider | February 5, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

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Inside the drivers behind LA’s golden sports moment

By Rob Schneider | February 5, 2025

At an ALIS DESIGN+, leaders for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympic Games discuss the impact and legacy that both events will have on LA’s hospitality industry and the region.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Mesa hotels sells; Waldorf condos selling; extended-stay gains

By Rob Schneider | February 4, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

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IREFAC at ALIS: Talking M&A, REIT consolidation, big picture

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 4, 2025

Deal activity expected to be robust but perhaps discreet, while REIT consolidation might be a non-event, according to investment leaders. ... Read More

News / Contributed Perspectives

From Econolodge to lifestyle visionaries

By Yvette Jong | February 4, 2025

The untold story of the continuing rise of next-gen Indian American hotel owners. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Notable Hyatt Regencys for sale; Hyatt extends talks with Playa

By Rob Schneider | February 3, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

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How tech can help hotels grow by cutting costs

By Rob Schneider | February 3, 2025

At an ALIS panel, hotel executives discuss how technology can affect ROI, the growth of private credit in the capital stack and how regulatory cutbacks can help.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: OHS sells in Florida; HQ adds in Brazil; volunteering at ALIS

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 31, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Coury, Hilton, Rockbridge, Sage

By Rob Schneider | January 31, 2025

Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: January 21-27, 2025

By Shawn Turner | January 31, 2025

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was McWhinney’s acquisition of the Thompson Denver from T2 Hospitality for an undisclosed amount.... Read More

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