Luxury

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Deal activity: January 16-23, 2024
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Deal activity: January 16-23, 2024
By Shawn Turner | January 25, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week is Blackstone's sale of the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix to U.K.-based Henderson Park for $705 million. ... Read More
ALIS video interview: Daniel del Olmo, Sage Hospitality Group
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ALIS video interview: Daniel del Olmo, Sage Hospitality Group
By Rob Schneider | January 25, 2024
 Hotel Investment Today talked to the president of the owner-operator company about growth, brand extensions, F&B trends and what continues to inspire him.  ... Read More
Fontainebleau, Moxy/AC are top developments at ALIS Awards
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Fontainebleau, Moxy/AC are top developments at ALIS Awards
By Rob Schneider | January 24, 2024
The awards, including David Kong winning for lifetime achievement, were announced at ALIS in Los Angeles.... Read More
Being authentic beats out being perfect: Hyatt’s Hoplamazian
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Being authentic beats out being perfect: Hyatt’s Hoplamazian
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 24, 2024
 Arne Sorenson Social Impact Leadership Award winner talked to ALIS crowd about leadership and what the industry can share to help increase diversity in the c-suite.  ... Read More
What’s keeping industry leaders awake at night
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What’s keeping industry leaders awake at night
By Juliana Shallcross | January 24, 2024
 Leaders from different industry segments discussed what lies ahead with AI, adaptability and next gen travelers as key issues to watch.  ... Read More
Latest news: Marriott expands Apartments; ground-up from Sonesta; Margaritaville in KC
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Latest news: Marriott expands Apartments; ground-up from Sonesta; Margaritaville in KC
By Rob Schneider | January 24, 2024
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
ALIS video interview: Amy King, Hilton
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ALIS video interview: Amy King, Hilton
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 24, 2024
Hotel Investment Today talked to Hilton’s vice president of luxury development to learn more about their growth plans, which will soon include the launch of a lifestyle brand.  ... Read More
ALIS video interview: Sam Nazarian, Marc Anthony, sbe
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ALIS video interview: Sam Nazarian, Marc Anthony, sbe
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 24, 2024
 Hotel Investment Today sat down at ALIS with new business partners Nazarian and Anthony to talk about their plans to develop HQ Hotels & Residences.  ... Read More
Why steady, consistent is good news in 2024
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Why steady, consistent is good news in 2024
By Rob Schneider | January 23, 2024
STR and Tourism Economics released a revised hotel growth projection on Day 1 of ALIS. We take a deeper dive into the numbers and what they mean.... Read More
Big brands use ALIS to recap pipelines, accomplishments
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Big brands use ALIS to recap pipelines, accomplishments
By Rob Schneider | January 23, 2024
Here is a summary of what the biggest brands boasted about in the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Arizona Biltmore sells for $705M; Dallas dominates pipeline; Marriott to add big in China
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Latest news: Arizona Biltmore sells for $705M; Dallas dominates pipeline; Marriott to add big in China
By Rob Schneider | January 23, 2024
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
ALIS video interview: Ferit Ferhangil, Waramaug Hospitality
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ALIS video interview: Ferit Ferhangil, Waramaug Hospitality
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 23, 2024
Hotel Investment Today talked to the new CEO of the nationwide ownership group about the potential impact on pending interest rate cuts, development tailwinds and headwinds, and more.  ... Read More
ALIS video interview: Gilda Perez-Alvarado, Accor
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ALIS video interview: Gilda Perez-Alvarado, Accor
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 23, 2024
Hotel Investment Today talked to Accor’s new group strategy officer and CEO of the Orient Express brand at ALIS about growth, what she expects in the M&A market and more.... Read More
Disruptors dish at ALIS on latest in development
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Disruptors dish at ALIS on latest in development
By Rob Schneider | January 23, 2024
A quartet of hotel executives talked about extended-stay, luxury, technology and public-private partnerships as part of a “Development Disruptors” panel on the first day of ALIS.... Read More
Focus on topline; don’t expect too much distress selling: ALIS strategists
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Focus on topline; don’t expect too much distress selling: ALIS strategists
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 23, 2024
Experienced Day 1 panel shares their opinions on what will drive bottom lines and tries to explain the ongoing dearth of deals.... Read More