Companies Profiles

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Marriott will reach 1.8 million rooms by 2025
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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 after launching its 32nd brand focused on EMEA midmarket.... Read More
Marriott launches midscale brand for EMEA
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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 in Poland, Belgium and the UK.... Read More
BWH eyes APAC amid plans to 'transform' as global brand
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BWH eyes APAC amid plans to 'transform' as global brand
By Angelique Platas | September 25, 2023
India’s huge population but limited supply in the midscale tier represents the largest opportunity, especially considering India’s expanding middle class.... Read More
Update: The anatomy of Outbound Hotels
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Update: The anatomy of Outbound Hotels
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 15, 2023
Waterton EVP Matthew Mering shares the story behind the emerging brand targeting outdoor-focused markets positioned in a sweet spot to cash-in on the hottest trend.... Read More
Why this CEO says the smart money is in select-service
News / Franchising
Why this CEO says the smart money is in select-service
By Rob Schneider | September 14, 2023
At its annual conference, the world’s largest hotel franchising company is touting $275 million in technology upgrades and wants to capture the truckloads of revenue tied to $1.2 trillion in infrastructure work across the U.S.... Read More
Ovolo, Minor CEOs discuss what it takes to win
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Ovolo, Minor CEOs discuss what it takes to win
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 13, 2023
Two leaders with similar mindsets talk at HICAP ANZ about their commitment to the business and plans for growth.... Read More
Waterton launches Outbound Hotels
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Waterton launches Outbound Hotels
By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 12, 2023
With two conversion properties and two more under development, investor Waterton brings in Springboard Hospitality to launch outdoors-focused, community-driven brand.... Read More
Salter Brothers to open Singapore office, launch new fund
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Salter Brothers to open Singapore office, launch new fund
By Raini Hamdi | August 30, 2023
Salter Brothers has been busy snapping up hospitality assets in its home market Australia. It now has a big appetite for Asia as well and is hiring the right talent as a first step.... Read More
BH3 Co-CEO Freedman on Raleigh deal, lending dynamics
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BH3 Co-CEO Freedman on Raleigh deal, lending dynamics
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 24, 2023
Florida-based developer, investor, lender talks about why it is working with SHVO in Miami Beach, offers his perspective on hospitality lending trends and more.... Read More
Salter Brothers starts management company
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Salter Brothers starts management company
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 23, 2023
Australia-based owner-operator said it expects to double its platform in the next 24 months.... Read More
New business units diversify Dusit’s earnings
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New business units diversify Dusit’s earnings
By Raini Hamdi | August 22, 2023
There’s more to Bangkok-based Dusit International now than just rooms. In fact, its adjacent businesses are targeted to account for half of the company’s revenues in five years.... Read More
Choice beats on conversion strength, international rebound
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Choice beats on conversion strength, international rebound
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 8, 2023
Faster integration of Radisson platform adds to bullish growth and performance outlook by Choice International.... Read More
Ascott develops hybrid to pivot to demand fluctuations
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Ascott develops hybrid to pivot to demand fluctuations
By Jeffrey Weinstein | August 4, 2023
New hotel-in-residence concept enables Ascott to cater for varying lengths of stays and different guest profiles.  ... Read More
Hostmark pulls levers to gear up dual-brand hotel’s potential
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Hostmark pulls levers to gear up dual-brand hotel’s potential
By Mary Scoviak | August 3, 2023
The dual-branded Holiday Inn and Staybridge Suites near Chicago’s airport provides a best-practice case study in how to double the upside without doubling the costs.... Read More
Singapore brand making the industry take notice
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Singapore brand making the industry take notice
By Raini Hamdi | July 26, 2023
A chain once dismissed as “love hotels” has once again captured industry attention with its M&A moves and transformational journey as a formidable mid-tier contender.... Read More