Companies Profiles

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Big family effort in Idaho
News / Owners
Big family effort in Idaho
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 4, 2025
First-time hospitality investor, the Navarro family, is all in on reviving the once troubled Tamarack Resort.... Read More
CEO pushes go button on Sofitel, luxury cohorts
News / Brands
CEO pushes go button on Sofitel, luxury cohorts
By Stefani C. O'Connor | December 3, 2025
Accor’s Maud Bailly discusses branding refreshes, pipeline pushes for four brands under her guidance.... Read More
Acquisitive Tortuga Resorts hires CEO
News / Owners
Acquisitive Tortuga Resorts hires CEO
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 2, 2025
Leo Schlesinger joins from Norte 19 as the CALA-focused platform acquires 15 all-inclusives from Hyatt. ... Read More
Waterford, Maverick merge management
News / Management
Waterford, Maverick merge management
By Jeffrey Weinstein | December 1, 2025
Strategic partnership creates a 57-hotel portfolio and a cultural fit between two like-minded businesses.... Read More
Ashford fills president's role
News / Asset Management
Ashford fills president's role
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 25, 2025
Sanchez steps in after serving as CEO of subsidiary Premier and head of real estate development for Ashford; new COO named, as well. ... Read More
PPHE considers sale, capital infusion
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
PPHE considers sale, capital infusion
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 24, 2025
European operator has appointed Rothschild & Co as its financial adviser for the strategic review and sale process.... Read More
Waterton-Barings deal recaps two Outbound Hotels
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Waterton-Barings deal recaps two Outbound Hotels
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 19, 2025
This marks the second deal between the two firms after they acquired a property in Sedona last year.... Read More
Amar Lalvani talks lifestyle truths
News / On the Money
Amar Lalvani talks lifestyle truths
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 17, 2025
The president and creative director for Hyatt lifestyle brands talks about how to differentiate and even admits what it took to save the Standard brand.... Read More
Exclusive: BodyHoliday grows outside St. Lucia
News / Owners
Exclusive: BodyHoliday grows outside St. Lucia
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 14, 2025
Project in Portugal, big additions to executive team signal the destination wellness resort company’s intent to expand.... Read More
Bullish Hoplamazian talks AI, 2026 pace, more
News / C Corps
Bullish Hoplamazian talks AI, 2026 pace, more
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 11, 2025
On third-quarter earnings call, the Hyatt CEO talks about their favored positioning, reorganization and how they are testing AI, other metrics.... Read More
Sonder initiates Chapter 7 liquidation
News / Debt and Equity
Sonder initiates Chapter 7 liquidation
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 11, 2025
Apartment-style rental company couldn't find a financial solution and partially blames poor Marriott integration for its business failure.... Read More
Inside Chimera’s ‘sniper-like’ approach to deals
News / Owners
Inside Chimera’s ‘sniper-like’ approach to deals
By Rob Schneider | November 7, 2025
The newly formed family firm announced its first acquisition last week. Deno Yiankes talks about the firm’s targeted approach to growth.... Read More
Host beats on better top-line performance
News / REITs
Host beats on better top-line performance
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 6, 2025
Rebounds in big markets like Maui, San Francisco and New York City help drive strong third-quarter results; guidance raised.... Read More
Hyatt beats on luxury and fee strength
News / C Corps
Hyatt beats on luxury and fee strength
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 6, 2025
Full-year guidance now has RevPAR growth of 2.0%-2.5%; Playa asset sales set to close by year-end.... Read More
Highgate explains Kessler partnership
News / Management
Highgate explains Kessler partnership
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 5, 2025
Principal Richard Russo said both firms can focus on their strengths and Highgate gains an extra edge as a real estate investor... Read More