Upper Upscale

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News / Management

Aimbridge Hospitality moves to improve model

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 5, 2024

Biggest third-party manager announces plans to split into two operating divisions, create owner relations team and redeploy above-property operations by geographies.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Hilton eyeing Graduate? Fosun marketing Club Med stake; Isrotel grows in Europe

By Rob Schneider | February 5, 2024

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

News / Asset Management

Brand extensions that drive profitability

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 5, 2024

ALIS DESIGN+ panel offered a number of examples that not only break the traditional mold but drive profits. ... Read More

News / Owners

‘We’re optimistic’: Why capital constraints aren’t stifling these execs

By Rob Schneider | February 2, 2024

At an ALIS panel, four top hospitality executives discuss asset values and their larger impact on the hospitality industry.... Read More

News / Brands

New boutique brand launches in UK

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 2, 2024

Everly Hotel Collection from pub and brewery company Greene King will develop F&B-driven properties across the region.... Read More

News / Brands

It’s all about the NUG for Marriott’s Capuano

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 2, 2024

It’s really more than the net unit growth, but at a Marriott press breakfast during ALIS, the Marriott CEO joked about his epitaph and talked about ecosystem expansion to capture 100 cents of guest dollars.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Third party to manage Hyatts in China; CapitaLand divests; group drives U.S. growth

By Rob Schneider | February 2, 2024

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

News / Management

Red Sea Global hires luxury hotelier to lead operations

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 2, 2024

Sébastien Carre comes from Four Seasons to spearhead operations as properties continue to come on line. ... Read More

News / Owners

Design investment v. ROI: ‘Every dollar must have a return’

By Rob Schneider | February 1, 2024

Four top hotel executives on the ALIS DESIGN+ stage discussed the value of design in relation to return on investment.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: January 17-29, 2024

By Shawn Turner | February 1, 2024

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week is AccorInvest selling the Sofitel Lisboa Liberdade to an undisclosed buyer for €75 million.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: New Auberge partners; Marriott to Turks and Caicos; travel intent data

By Rob Schneider | February 1, 2024

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

News / Insights

Quotes of the week: Glencove Capital, Travel + Leisure Co., GOCO Hospitality

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | February 1, 2024

Among the noteworthy quotes from this week was Travel + Leisure Co.’s Michael Brown explaining why his company acquired Accor Vacation Club. ... Read More

News / Owners

IREFAC Part 2: Brands, owners weigh in on growth, new platforms

By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 1, 2024

In Part 2 of our report on the ALIS IREFAC panel, Marriott, Brookfield, Accor and Morgan Stanley offer particularly interesting commentary about leveraging opportunities in adjacent spaces. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Why acquiring Accor Vacation Club made sense for Travel + Leisure

By Rob Schneider | January 31, 2024

The $48.4M deal creates a new line of business for T+L, which has been an active player in launching hospitality ventures with notable brand affiliations.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

IREFAC, Part 1: M&A projections, “The Great PIP Problem”

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 31, 2024

Some of the industry’s most high-profile players gathered at ALIS to speak frankly about the day’s biggest challenges and opportunities. Here is Part 1 of their candid conversation.... Read More

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