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Latest news: La Quinta $300M CMBS; Sonesta adds 6; sale in Fort Worth
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Latest news: La Quinta $300M CMBS; Sonesta adds 6; sale in Fort Worth
By Rob Schneider | December 17, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Starwood’s 1 Hotel brand heads to Cabo
News / Brands
Starwood’s 1 Hotel brand heads to Cabo
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 17, 2025
The 124-key hotel will open by early 2029 feeling organic, timeless, and deeply connected to the land... Read More
Marriott hits milestone with City Express
News / Brands
Marriott hits milestone with City Express
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 17, 2025
Midscale brand reaches 100 deals in U.S. and Canada; 10 properties should open in 2025. ... Read More
Deal activity: December 1-9, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: December 1-9, 2025
By Rob Schneider & Shawn Turner | December 16, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Ocean Properties’ acquisition of the Bobby Nashville... Read More
3 NYC-area casinos get final approval
News / Owners
3 NYC-area casinos get final approval
By Rob Schneider | December 16, 2025
The three projects involving Hard Rock, Genting-Resorts World and Bally’s received final approval and... Read More
Mix the proper elements for better event ROI
News / From Our Partners
Mix the proper elements for better event ROI
By Madeleine Bart | December 16, 2025
 How to plan, create and execute a successful event that engages, innovates and ensures ROI and... Read More
Why travelers are 'defecting' from preferred airline, hotel or OTA
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Why travelers are 'defecting' from preferred airline, hotel or OTA
By Phocuswright Research | December 16, 2025
Wanting to try something new is a top justification for using non-go-to brands within the last year... Read More
Brand leader named for Hyatt Essentials
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Brand leader named for Hyatt Essentials
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 16, 2025
Hyatt veteran Jason Ballard takes the reins as half of 2025 new signings for the portfolio represent... Read More
Latest news: $28M loan in N. Carolina; Louisiana portfolio sale; Park Hyatt adds Mexico
News / Financing
Latest news: $28M loan in N. Carolina; Louisiana portfolio sale; Park Hyatt adds Mexico
By Rob Schneider | December 16, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Increasing US deal volume has PwC optimistic
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Increasing US deal volume has PwC optimistic
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 16, 2025
Improving capital market conditions, strong sector fundamentals set the stage for 2026 M&A activity.... Read More