Companies Profiles

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News / Brands

Nazarian launches preventative medicine brand

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 16, 2024

Without offering any deal details, sbe and its partners said The Estate boasts a 15-resort/residence pipeline with the first four coming by 2026 in addition to an outlet at the Fairmont Century Plaza in LA.... Read More

News / Owners

Inside Damon Healey's passion for scale in extended-stay

By Rob Schneider | September 12, 2024

Damon Healey of Eternal Companies was the first owner in Choice’s reintroduced SOAR program. We talked to him about his company, the first deal and what he represents.... Read More

News / Owners

Driftwood’s ‘to infinity and beyond’ portfolio

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 11, 2024

The Miami-based firm has closed its “Space Coast” fund with a projected return north of 20% and a desire to hold the assets for a very long time.... Read More

News / Owners

Salter Brothers goes full-throttle in Japan

By Raini H.R. | September 9, 2024

The Australian fund manager is diving into Japan’s mid-market hotels, ryokans and luxury properties – a thrilling journey that can be challenging. ... Read More

News / Brands

Taylor Swift in Europe: a lodging love story

By Rob Schneider | September 9, 2024

Top executives at Hyatt and Marriott discussed the Taylor Swift effect, leisure demand and weakness in China at a lodging conference in New York City.... Read More

News / Brands

Accor names presidents for premium, midscale/economy brands

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 5, 2024

New leaders will lead and help further develop more than 20 brands and over 5,000 hotels across 100-plus countries.... Read More

News / Brands

Forte dynasty takes next steps

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 4, 2024

Charles Forte talks about investment from Saudi fund, pipeline and maintaining Rocco Forte Hotels’ classic luxury position.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Six-month turnaround plan for Selina

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 3, 2024

New owner Collective Hospitality plans to cut corporate costs, pay off some partnership debt and focus on driving occupancy with much more exhaustive distribution approach.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Collective Hospitality will attempt to revive Selina

By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 28, 2024

The Singapore-based experiential travel brand acquires a failed brand with 100 hybrid hotels/hostels.... Read More

News / Brands

A message of change from Kempinski CEO

By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 27, 2024

After several years of unclear direction, Barbara Muckermann aims to take a more defined and bold direction for Europe’s iconic luxury brand.... Read More

News / Owners

Bunkhouse developer likes upside of Hyatt-Standard deal

By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 26, 2024

Mountain Shore Properties plans to keep developing with Hyatt despite the franchise fees and sees a lower interest rate environment as a catalyst for more deals and development. ... Read More

News / Brands

Outrigger CEO Wagoner on Hawaii outlook, plans

By Christina Jelski | August 26, 2024

Travel Weekly asked about the rebound in Maui, the broader Hawaii market, and Outrigger’s outlook in Asia Pacific.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Hyatt buys Standard and adds its leader

By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 20, 2024

Hyatt buys Standard and adds its leader false Rumored deal announced with $150 million base price and up to $185 million more as Hyatt continues to build its lifestyle portfolio. Brought to you by 52813 0 74 News CHICAGO – Hyatt Hotels Corp. is b... Read More