Upper Midscale

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Wyndham cuts full-year RevPAR guidance in Q2 earnings
News / C Corps
Wyndham cuts full-year RevPAR guidance in Q2 earnings
By Rob Schneider | July 24, 2024
The company updated its RevPAR growth outlook to essentially flat year-over-year but didn’t change adjusted EBITDA guidance.... Read More
Deal activity: July 16-24, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: July 16-24, 2024
By Shawn Turner | July 24, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was JRK Property Holdings’ acquisition of the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines in La Jolla, California, from REIT Braemar Hotels & Resorts for $165 million.  ... Read More
Bifurcation continues in US deal market
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Bifurcation continues in US deal market
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 24, 2024
Size, ongoing performance generates 10 percentage point demand increase for select and extended-stay hotels. ... Read More
Latest news: Fattal refis in London; Park Hyatt adds in China; AHLA law database
News / Brands
Latest news: Fattal refis in London; Park Hyatt adds in China; AHLA law database
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 24, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Latest news: Trinity's strategic hire; Sonesta's first in Mexico; Valencia's big deal
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Latest news: Trinity's strategic hire; Sonesta's first in Mexico; Valencia's big deal
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 23, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data, people and more.... Read More
Northstar rebrands Caribbean, Latin America events as ALIS CALA
News / Insights
Northstar rebrands Caribbean, Latin America events as ALIS CALA
July 23, 2024
Formerly called CHRIS and HOLA, the newly introduced ALIS CALA event will utilize the appeal of the ALIS portfolio of events in the Americas to provide more networking and deal-making opportunities. ... Read More
Business travel spending could hit $1.48T
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Business travel spending could hit $1.48T
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 23, 2024
Boosted by economic stability, pent-up demand and recovery momentum, spending is projected to surpass $2 trillion by 2028, according to the GBTA. ... Read More
Selina Hospitality collapsing in insolvency
News / Debt and Equity
Selina Hospitality collapsing in insolvency
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 22, 2024
Once valued at $1.2 billion, the “digital nomads” lifestyle brand will be delisted from the Nasdaq. ... Read More
Americas, APAC pipelines most robust
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Americas, APAC pipelines most robust
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 22, 2024
New 2Q24 data shows increased year-over-year activity with U.S. and China construction numbers leading the way. ... Read More
Latest news: Raffles gets Tokyo; Marriott residences growth; Taj first residence
News / Management
Latest news: Raffles gets Tokyo; Marriott residences growth; Taj first residence
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 22, 2024
Latest news: Marriott residences growth; Amex on T&E spending; Taj's first residence false Breaking news about development, deals, data and more. Brought to you by 0 0 74 News AHLA comments on NYC hotel license bill. On July 18, New York Cit... Read More
Big bump in price, number of trades in the US
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Big bump in price, number of trades in the US
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 22, 2024
Year-over-year comparisons for 2Q24 from LWHA shows 36% increase in number of deals over $10 million and 63% bump in dollar volume. ... Read More
Latest news: Shinola to Indy; Minor brands add China; big investment in Indonesia
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Latest news: Shinola to Indy; Minor brands add China; big investment in Indonesia
By Jeffrey Weinstein | July 22, 2024
Breaking news about development, deals, data and more.... Read More
Certares' Hecht on M&A disconnect, finding pockets
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Certares' Hecht on M&A disconnect, finding pockets
By Rob Schneider | July 19, 2024
Certares’ Nolan Hecht talks about hotel M&A, “pocket” neighborhoods and what's surprising him about group travel this summer.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: First Hospitality, Hotel Equities, Choice, Wyndham
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Hotel executive moves: First Hospitality, Hotel Equities, Choice, Wyndham
By Rob Schneider | July 19, 2024
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: JRK closes in La Jolla; Virgin, Preferred partner; new Perry in Florida
News / Owners
Latest news: JRK closes in La Jolla; Virgin, Preferred partner; new Perry in Florida
By Rob Schneider | July 18, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More