Companies Profiles

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Minor expands to Japan through JV
News / Management
Minor expands to Japan through JV
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 3, 2025
Deal with Royal Holdings creates new partnership with a goal of opening 21 luxury and lifestyle hotels in 10 years. ... Read More
ALIS video interview: Jimmy Merkel, Rockbridge
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ALIS video interview: Jimmy Merkel, Rockbridge
February 3, 2025
The co-founder and CEO of the owner-operator celebrating its 25th year talks about the macros, growth, new hires and opportunities in the near term.... Read More
Aimbridge’s mea culpa
News / Management
Aimbridge’s mea culpa
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 31, 2025
CEO Craig Smith said owners are more welcoming after the management giant admitted their mistakes and created balanced scorecards to address them. ... Read More
ALIS video interview: Mark Laport, Concord Hospitality
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ALIS video interview: Mark Laport, Concord Hospitality
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 31, 2025
The long-time leader of the owner-operator based in Raleigh, North Carolina, talked about the challenges of the previous year and where they are looking for growth in 2025.... Read More
ALIS video interview: Rebecca Cocchiola, Singerman Real Estate
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ALIS video interview: Rebecca Cocchiola, Singerman Real Estate
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 30, 2025
The senior vice president of the opportunistic real estate firm talks about plans for their latest fund and how she views today's M&A landscape.... Read More
More details about Starwood 2.0
News / Brands
More details about Starwood 2.0
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 29, 2025
Hotel Investment today talks to SH Hotels & Resorts CEO Raul Leal about plans for the reemergence of the iconic Starwood brand. ... Read More
ALIS video interview: Rob Smith, Stonebridge Companies
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ALIS video interview: Rob Smith, Stonebridge Companies
By Rob Schneider | January 29, 2025
The CEO of the Denver-based management company talks about further inroads into the luxury and resort segments, as well as its integration of Real Hospitality.... Read More
ALIS video interview: Sourav Ghosh, Host Hotels & Resorts
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ALIS video interview: Sourav Ghosh, Host Hotels & Resorts
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 28, 2025
The CFO of the biggest hotel REIT talked about Host's acquisition and disposition strategy, as well as the evolving environment for overall industry health and broader industry M&A.... Read More
As ALIS Week begins, brand companies show swagger
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As ALIS Week begins, brand companies show swagger
By Rob Schneider | January 28, 2025
As the investment community gathers in Los Angeles, brand companies tout their 2024 successes and what’s in the pipeline for 2025.... Read More
The 'greater fool' challenge behind Trinity's investments
News / Owners
The 'greater fool' challenge behind Trinity's investments
By Rob Schneider | January 24, 2025
CEO Sean Hehir discusses some of Trinity’s recent deals, his feelings on the broader investment market, rescue capital and why larger portfolio deals could be in the future.... Read More
City Express adds 4 countries in Latin America
News / Brands
City Express adds 4 countries in Latin America
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 23, 2025
Debuts in Argentina, Bolivia, Nicaragua, and Peru with eight properties expected to open over the next three years. ... Read More
Ovolo Group’s TriO Capital bets on Southeast Asia
News / Owners
Ovolo Group’s TriO Capital bets on Southeast Asia
By Raini H.R. | January 22, 2025
Through a combination of asset recycling and strategic acquisitions, Ovolo Group rebuilds its mandate through new vehicle TriO Capital.... Read More
Hyatt to add 13 new markets across EMEA
News / Brands
Hyatt to add 13 new markets across EMEA
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 22, 2025
Spain remains key growth market; new joint venture with Spanish Grupo Piñero drives all-inclusive growth. ... Read More
BWH Hotels looks east for expansion
News / Brands
BWH Hotels looks east for expansion
By Robert Cole | January 21, 2025
Hotels in Asia, the Middle East and Africa will account for most of the hoped-for growth.... Read More
Apart-hotel Kasa Living continues to grow
News / Brands
Apart-hotel Kasa Living continues to grow
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 17, 2025
Founder Roman Pedan talks about the flexible model’s timely problem-solving capabilities and Kasa’s current pipeline. ... Read More