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Quotes of the week: Marriott, JLL, The Ascott Ltd.
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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... Read More
Lowe buys Hyatt business to renew vacation rental development
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Lowe buys Hyatt business to renew vacation rental development
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 28, 2023
Hyatt to launch a new brand in the same space, using Lowe’s new assets to seed the business.... Read More
Marriott will reach 1.8 million rooms by 2025
News / 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... Read More
Choice Hotels highlights value of change in conversions
News / From Our Partners
Choice Hotels highlights value of change in conversions
September 28, 2023
With reflagging reaching record levels, Choice Hotels' Tom Nee details how hotel owners can transform... Read More
Latest HITs: Bunkhouse growth; Extendam to Belgium; IHG's Smith wins Castell award
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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
Deal activity: September 20-25, 2023
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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... Read More
Security, processes drive online booking abandonment
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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... Read More
Marriott launches midscale brand for EMEA
News / 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... Read More
Breakthrough O’Connor Approach cuts hotel property taxes
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Breakthrough O’Connor Approach cuts hotel property taxes
By Andrew Choy | September 26, 2023
Hotel management companies are calling in property tax expert to stop overpayments, boost hotel... Read More
M&A: Three hurdles and triggers
News / 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... Read More