Companies Profiles

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Choice touts 2025 international growth
News / Franchising
Choice touts 2025 international growth
By Rob Schneider | January 26, 2026
Portfolio outside the U.S. grows to nearly 160,000; extended-stay leads the way in U.S.... Read More
IHG, Ruby Group launch Ruby brand in US
News / Brands
IHG, Ruby Group launch Ruby brand in US
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 26, 2026
The first U.S. Ruby Hotel is coming to Chicago via an historic conversion, builds on the brand’s global urban growth.... Read More
Big dogs barking at ALIS
News / Brands
Big dogs barking at ALIS
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 26, 2026
As ALIS opens in Los Angeles, Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt thump their chests recapping big growth numbers in 2025.... Read More
Why ALIS starts hotel investment year
News
Why ALIS starts hotel investment year
By Rob Schneider | January 23, 2026
This week the investment community gathers in Los Angeles to boast about successes, tout future growth and make deals.... Read More
Wyndham adds 2,000 rooms with Choctaws
News / Brands
Wyndham adds 2,000 rooms with Choctaws
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 22, 2026
Four Choctaw Casino & Resort properties affiliate with Wyndham Grand and Trademark Collection brands.... Read More
Hilton's Nassetta discusses Minnesota, organic growth
News / Brands
Hilton's Nassetta discusses Minnesota, organic growth
By Christina Jelski | January 22, 2026
During a roundtable, Nassetta spoke about hotels that temporarily closed in St. Paul, defended their decision to cut ties with another hotel and talked 'organic growth.'... Read More
Minor’s 2026 growth focuses on franchising, new brands
News / Brands
Minor’s 2026 growth focuses on franchising, new brands
By Rob Schneider | January 20, 2026
After a record year of signings, the Bangkok-based operator is focused on diversification and asset-light growth.... Read More
Soho House go-private deal saved
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Soho House go-private deal saved
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 15, 2026
A venture created by MCR Chairman Tyler Morse and Morse's MCR bring $100 million to the table, while debt financing was upsized and rollovers were amended.... Read More
Hilton partners with Placemakr on apartments
News / Brands
Hilton partners with Placemakr on apartments
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 15, 2026
Hilton will initially add about 3,000 apartment-style units and look to grow with its new partner and multi-family owners.... Read More
Armani partners for hotel expansion
News / Brands
Armani partners for hotel expansion
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 14, 2026
Exclusive 20-year deal with the Emirates’ Symphony Group call for selective growth in top global destinations.... Read More
Exclusive: Kasa enters all-equity combo with Mint House
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Exclusive: Kasa enters all-equity combo with Mint House
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 14, 2026
Apart-hotel brand Kasa will add more than 10 properties to first be operated under the Mint House by Kasa brand.... Read More
Why this Thai investor is doubling down
News / Owners
Why this Thai investor is doubling down
By Raini H.R. | January 13, 2026
Forget headlines of arrivals decline in Thailand – an active year lies ahead for Boutique Corp.... Read More
Whitestone scales up deals amid shifting economics
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Whitestone scales up deals amid shifting economics
By Rob Schneider | January 13, 2026
The owner has completed $362M in transactions since 2022, launched a management division, and says discipline will guide future growth.... Read More
New co-CEOs at Sonesta
News / Franchising
New co-CEOs at Sonesta
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 12, 2026
Pierce and Leer to replace retiring Murray on April 1 to lead franchise-focused growth strategy for 1,000 hotel business.... Read More
Warburg Pincus further invests in India’s Lemon Tree
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Warburg Pincus further invests in India’s Lemon Tree
By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 12, 2026
Reorganization will create distinct operating and ownership companies with growth-oriented structures prepared to scale.... Read More