Independent Hotel

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Quotes of the Week: IHG, Hotel Equities, Remington
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: IHG, Hotel Equities, Remington
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | May 8, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this is week is IHG's Elie Maalouf talking about the group's ongoing confidence in meeting 2025 profit expectations.... Read More
IHG the bigger bull in the room
News / C Corps
IHG the bigger bull in the room
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 8, 2025
CEO Maalouf says IHG on track for the year as it takes advantage of its heavily weighted domestic stay occasions.... Read More
Finding the ‘commonality’ for CALA investments
News
Finding the ‘commonality’ for CALA investments
By Rob Schneider | May 7, 2025
Regional experts discuss investments, cruises and sustainability during ALIS CALA panel.... Read More
Latest news: Blackstone acquires in NYC; Wynn delays renovations; Hilton to double in India
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Blackstone acquires in NYC; Wynn delays renovations; Hilton to double in India
By Rob Schneider | May 7, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
‘Steady as she goes’ for Marriott
News / C Corps
‘Steady as she goes’ for Marriott
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 6, 2025
Not yet assuming a recession scenario, Marriott leaders continue to see strong net rooms growth and solid demand with some weakness in the U.S. and Canada. ... Read More
Latest news: Caliber developing 15 for Hyatt; San Antonio sale; Sunstone earnings
News / Franchising
Latest news: Caliber developing 15 for Hyatt; San Antonio sale; Sunstone earnings
By Rob Schneider | May 6, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Why some refinances fail in 2025
News / Financing
Why some refinances fail in 2025
By Rob Schneider | May 6, 2025
Experts talk about the pace of refinance deals in 2025 and what the typical debt stack looks like now.... Read More
Hotel Equities, Springboard Hospitality merge
News / Management
Hotel Equities, Springboard Hospitality merge
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 6, 2025
The merger combines HE's branded portfolio with Springboard's more indie- and resort-focused properties.... Read More
Marriott beats in 1Q25 with modest guidance trim
News / C Corps
Marriott beats in 1Q25 with modest guidance trim
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 6, 2025
International RevPAR growth of 5.9% leads the way; citizenM deal should result in 5% NUG.... Read More
Change at top doesn’t impact Remington trajectory
News / Management
Change at top doesn’t impact Remington trajectory
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 5, 2025
Chief Development Officer Keith Oltchick said organic growth, not acquisition, remains the strategy in the U.S. and CALA.... Read More
CALA experts discuss brand affiliation vs. independent
News
CALA experts discuss brand affiliation vs. independent
By Rob Schneider | May 5, 2025
At ALIS CALA, experts on stage discuss what is “discussable” in negotiations and what owners want with brand affiliation.... Read More
ALIS CALA video: Mullen Real Estate Capital's Jeff Mullen
News
ALIS CALA video: Mullen Real Estate Capital's Jeff Mullen
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 5, 2025
The founders of Apple Leisure Group remain very active developers in the CALA region and Mullen Real Estate Capital President and CEO Jeff Mullen talks strategy at ALIS CALA.... Read More
Strong growth in Latin America pipeline
News / Latin America
Strong growth in Latin America pipeline
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 5, 2025
Upscale chains have the biggest pipelines with Mexico having the most projects.... Read More
Latest news: NoMad debut in APAC; Vegas struggles; Wage battle in LA
News / Brands
Latest news: NoMad debut in APAC; Vegas struggles; Wage battle in LA
By Rob Schneider | May 5, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Crisis readiness: What to do before sirens sound
News / Contributed Perspectives
Crisis readiness: What to do before sirens sound
By Edward Mady | May 5, 2025
Crisis isn’t a one-time test. It’s a daily measure of readiness. The hotels that thrive aren’t reacting, they’re preparing.... Read More