Upscale

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Quotes of the week: Marriott, Shaner Hotels, Urban Villages
News / Insights
Quotes of the week: Marriott, Shaner Hotels, Urban Villages
By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | December 11, 2024
Among the noteworthy quotes of the week is Shaner Hotels President Plato Ghinos on Shaner’s Italia division’s recently announced partnership with The First Group for hotel management and development.... Read More
Behind Shaner’s move into the Middle East
News / Management
Behind Shaner’s move into the Middle East
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 11, 2024
A Penn State connection leads to deal that will see Shaner, The First Group look to expand HMAs in Middle East, North Africa, Greece and Cyprus. ... Read More
Latest news: Dean Group to Florida; AJ buys in N. Ireland; A-1 partners with Delta Inn
News / Owners
Latest news: Dean Group to Florida; AJ buys in N. Ireland; A-1 partners with Delta Inn
By Rob Schneider | December 11, 2024
Breaking news on deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Cleveland NFL project will include two hotels
News / Owners
Cleveland NFL project will include two hotels
By Rob Schneider | December 10, 2024
The 176-acre mixed-use development, which will be anchored with a new NFL stadium, will ultimately include two upscale hotels, 1,100 apartments and 300,000 sq. ft. in retail space.... Read More
F&B is driving labor cost growth in 2024: STR
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F&B is driving labor cost growth in 2024: STR
By Rob Schneider | December 10, 2024
The research found that while room labor makes up the highest proportion of staffing expenses, an increase in F&B labor costs is driving most of the increase.... Read More
Clarion Partners refinances 52-hotel portfolio
News / Debt and Equity
Clarion Partners refinances 52-hotel portfolio
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 10, 2024
A $677 million deal for 7,677 keys comes after $500 million in capex over the past 20 years, including $257 million over the past five years.... Read More
Latest news: Pierre on market again?; update on Sunstone rumor; Azul grows Red Cliffs
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Pierre on market again?; update on Sunstone rumor; Azul grows Red Cliffs
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 10, 2024
Breaking news on deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Beyond net zero design to carbon-positive hotels
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Beyond net zero design to carbon-positive hotels
By Tamara Thiessen | December 9, 2024
Beyond net zero design to carbon-positive hotels false Beyond net zero design to carbon-positive hotels With the U.S. lagging on regulating net-zero commitments, hospitality pioneers are opting for sustainable design certification for new green hotels and green retrofits and say green pays. With... Read More
Longevity: The next big opportunity to drive revenue growth
News / Contributed Perspectives
Longevity: The next big opportunity to drive revenue growth
By Judith Cartwright | December 9, 2024
With wellness tourism booming, the longevity movement offers hotels a chance to shake things up and stand out in an increasingly crowded market.... Read More
Latest news: Loan for Cali hotel; Ashford converts in Florida; Lore converts Mondrian
News / Financing
Latest news: Loan for Cali hotel; Ashford converts in Florida; Lore converts Mondrian
December 9, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
After Olympic surge, secondary French markets still golden
News / EMEA
After Olympic surge, secondary French markets still golden
By Tamara Thiessen | December 6, 2024
Global chains and local investors are targeting France’s secondary cities such as Nice, Lyon and Marseille bolstered by bleisure travel demands and regional dynamism.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Beaumier, Doyle Collection, Rosen Hotels
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Beaumier, Doyle Collection, Rosen Hotels
By Rob Schneider | December 6, 2024
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Fontainebleau refi; Brookfield buys in Brisbane; Vegas arena hotel
News / Financing
Latest news: Fontainebleau refi; Brookfield buys in Brisbane; Vegas arena hotel
By Rob Schneider | December 6, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Evolving role of the competitor set
News / Contributed Perspectives
Evolving role of the competitor set
By Dimitris Mittas | December 6, 2024
How comparing yourself to others helps you adapt pricing strategy and can really make you better.... Read More
Covivio, AccorInvest finalize almost €800M deal
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Covivio, AccorInvest finalize almost €800M deal
By Rob Schneider | December 5, 2024
Covivio now owns 43 hotels in France, Belgium, and Germany and sells 16 hotels to AccorInvest in the same regions. Several management firms are also involved to help accelerate the repositioning plan.... Read More