Midscale

Owners

Latest news: CBRE on potential recession; Driftwood refi; Chicago foreclosure

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | September 29, 2023

Curated news briefs about development, M&A, data and more.... Read More

Insights

Quotes of the week: Marriott, JLL, The Ascott Ltd.

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | September 28, 2023

Insightful quotes from some of our top stories of the past week, including a comment about corporate culture from a leader at The Ascott Ltd., Singapore.... Read More

Brands

Marriott will reach 1.8 million rooms by 2025

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 28, 2023

During investor day presentations, industry giant models unit growth and performance through 2025 after launching its 32nd brand focused on EMEA midmarket.... Read More

Brands

Latest HITs: Bunkhouse growth; Extendam to Belgium; IHG's Smith wins Castell award

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 27, 2023

The latest news about M&A, development, new data and more.... Read More

Transactions Lists

Deal activity: September 20-25, 2023

By Shawn Turner | September 27, 2023

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week is Stockdale Capital Partners’ acquisition of the InterContinental Houston.... Read More

Security, processes drive online booking abandonment

By Linda Fox | September 27, 2023

Research shows half of all travelers have abandoned a booking because of a bad experience, rising to almost three-quarters for Gen Z and 60% for millennials.... Read More

Brands

Marriott launches midscale brand for EMEA

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 27, 2023

Four Points Express by Sheraton has signed three deals in the UK and Türkiye and has signed LOIs in Poland, Belgium and the UK.... Read More

Mergers and Acquistions

M&A: Three hurdles and triggers

By Robert Cole | September 26, 2023

Hurdles include bid-offer spreads, the interest rate plateau and relative reality checks. Triggers may come in the form of debt deadlines, ROI reviews and icebreaker action.... Read More

Owners

5 hottest US hotel development markets

By Rob Schneider | September 26, 2023

Data from Lodging Econometrics shows Dallas leads the way at the end of Q2 2023 with a surprising number of new construction projects.... Read More

JLL bullish on impact of NYC short-term rental ban

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 25, 2023

Expect a shift in New York City’s short-term rental demand, resulting in hotels gaining up to 2.2 million room nights in 2024.... Read More

Brands

BWH eyes APAC amid plans to 'transform' as global brand

By Angelique Platas | September 25, 2023

India’s huge population but limited supply in the midscale tier represents the largest opportunity, especially considering India’s expanding middle class.... Read More

Brands

Latest HITs: CRE debt relief bill; Houston InterCon sells; Ennismore's all-inclusive

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 25, 2023

The latest on development, M&A and more from the investment community.... Read More

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Owners

By Rob Schneider | September 25, 2023

Resort or destination fees are profitable for owners but under attack from legislators and consumer groups. We shine a light on the practice and proposed solutions.... Read More

Owners

TLC notebook: TPG, Dimension, Peachtree, Dellisart

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 22, 2023

Market conditions dictate more patience, creativity to drive growth at these medium-size firms.... Read More

Franchising

‘Our core customer’: Why Wyndham is betting big on $1.5T in infrastructure work

By Rob Schneider | September 22, 2023

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts thinks the two U.S. infrastructure bills represent a $3.3 billion opportunity in additional room revenue for its franchisees. Here’s how the company is trying to capture it.... Read More

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