Luxury

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STR projects July 4 holiday performance
News
STR projects July 4 holiday performance
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 23, 2025
Occupancy pacing about 1% ahead of last year with most of the growth coming at the start of the week. ... Read More
Latest news: Blackstone's $1B refi; Procaccianti plan approved; rough week in Vegas
News / Owners
Latest news: Blackstone's $1B refi; Procaccianti plan approved; rough week in Vegas
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | June 20, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Aparium, Essex, Noble, Spark GHC
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Aparium, Essex, Noble, Spark GHC
By Rob Schneider | June 20, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Brand USA aims to rekindle inbound travel
News / North America
Brand USA aims to rekindle inbound travel
By Johanna Jainchill | June 19, 2025
'America the Beautiful' campaign sends clear message: the USA is open for business.  ... Read More
Deal activity: June 11-17, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: June 11-17, 2025
By Shawn Turner | June 18, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Apple Hospitality REIT’s acquisition of the Homewood Suites by Hilton Tampa-Brandon from Trimont Real Estate Advisors.... Read More
Latest news: DoveHill investment in Savannah; $550M San Diego renovation; $230M Nashville loan
News / Owners
Latest news: DoveHill investment in Savannah; $550M San Diego renovation; $230M Nashville loan
By Rob Schneider | June 18, 2025
Breaking news on deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Conley, Castle Peak, HEI, Hyatt
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Conley, Castle Peak, HEI, Hyatt
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | June 18, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week is hotelier Chip Conley waxing about the pending closing of his original Phoenix Hotel in San Francisco.... Read More
Hyatt completes Playa acquisition; no word on asset sales
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Hyatt completes Playa acquisition; no word on asset sales
By Rob Schneider | June 17, 2025
The acquisition expands Hyatt’s reach in all-inclusive. There is no word yet on any asset sales that are expected to happen after the deal.... Read More
How LA is preparing for its moments on the world stage
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How LA is preparing for its moments on the world stage
June 17, 2025
With events like the World Cup and Olympics coming, hospitality and tourism experts discuss how LA will tackle opportunities and challenges in a webinar on June 23.... Read More
CapStar’s McCaslin talks M&A environment
News / Insights
CapStar’s McCaslin talks M&A environment
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 17, 2025
Experienced dealmaker who has partnered with Paul Whetsell to represent and advise owners and operators talks all things deals during NYU. ... Read More
Latest news: Houston hotel expands; 100th Days Inn in China; Paradox debuts in Australia
News / Owners
Latest news: Houston hotel expands; 100th Days Inn in China; Paradox debuts in Australia
By Rob Schneider | June 17, 2025
Breaking news on deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Six Playa properties convert to Hyatt
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Six Playa properties convert to Hyatt
By Rob Schneider | June 16, 2025
In a prelude to Hyatt’s completed $2.6 billion acquisition of Playa Hotels & Resorts later this week, six of Playa’s properties are already listing under a Hyatt flag.... Read More
Latest news: Will NYC’s Pierre sell?; refis in NYC, Hawaii; Autograph debuts in South Asia
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Will NYC’s Pierre sell?; refis in NYC, Hawaii; Autograph debuts in South Asia
By Rob Schneider | June 16, 2025
Breaking news on deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Trump whiplash on ICE raids at hotels
News / North America
Trump whiplash on ICE raids at hotels
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 16, 2025
Days after offering a reprieve, the administration has changed its tone and said raids – including on hotels, restaurants and farms – would continue.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Hilton, Meyer Jabara, Peregrine, Remington
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Hilton, Meyer Jabara, Peregrine, Remington
By Rob Schneider | June 16, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More