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Why Paris deal is key to expansion for Minor Hotels
News / Owners
Why Paris deal is key to expansion for Minor Hotels
By Rob Schneider | November 22, 2023
CEO Dillip Rajakarier said the deal is a “strong statement” for the Bangkok hotelier and will signal more expansion worldwide, including the U.S.... Read More
Deal activity: November 15-21, 2023
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: November 15-21, 2023
By Shawn Turner | November 21, 2023
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week is KWC Management’s acquisition of the Montage Kapalua Bay. ... Read More
Latest news: Standard's new brand; IHG adds in Malaysia; EMEA pipelines
News / Owners
Latest news: Standard's new brand; IHG adds in Malaysia; EMEA pipelines
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | November 21, 2023
Breaking news about development, M&A, data and more.... Read More
Choice's bounty not big enough for Wyndham's appetite
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Choice's bounty not big enough for Wyndham's appetite
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 21, 2023
New terms fall short on share offer price and termination fees, according to Wyndham, who also claims dirty pool by Choice in ongoing franchise development competition.... Read More
Latest news: KWC buys Montage Kapalua; big Wow in UAE; Thompson to Spain
News / Brands
Latest news: KWC buys Montage Kapalua; big Wow in UAE; Thompson to Spain
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 17, 2023
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Gaw Capital, Aimbridge Hospitality, TMGOC Ventures
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Gaw Capital, Aimbridge Hospitality, TMGOC Ventures
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | November 16, 2023
Some noteworthy quotes from the past week, including Gaw Capital Partners' Goodwin Gaw urging IHG to take its Regent luxury brand to new heights following the grand reopening of The Regent Hong Kong.... Read More
Gaw urges IHG to take Regent forward
News / Owners
Gaw urges IHG to take Regent forward
By Raini Hamdi | November 16, 2023
Regent is back in Hong Kong after “lots of sweat and tears,” not to mention a $1.2 billion price tag for Gaw Capital. At the grand opening, the owner urged IHG to expand its horizons with the luxury brand.... Read More
Latest news: Big refi in NYC; IHG adds Army hotel; Pebblebrook closes in SF
News / Brands
Latest news: Big refi in NYC; IHG adds Army hotel; Pebblebrook closes in SF
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 15, 2023
Breaking news on development, M&A, data and more.... Read More
Capture Gen Z travelers’ interest on social media
News / Insights
Capture Gen Z travelers’ interest on social media
By Morgan Hines | November 15, 2023
A discussion about what role “community” plays in social usage and travel, and what hospitality companies can do to insert themselves into the conversation.... Read More
Deal activity: November 6-14, 2023
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: November 6-14, 2023
By Shawn Turner | November 15, 2023
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week is General de Galerías’ acquisition of the 163-room Hotel NH Marbella, Spain, for a reported €20 million. ... Read More
What next for Aimbridge as it makes big c-suite changes?
News / Management
What next for Aimbridge as it makes big c-suite changes?
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 14, 2023
Aimbridge brings in former Choice CEO Steve Joyce to drive performance as search begins for a new CEO. ... Read More
Latest news: PwC's sluggish forecast; Biki Oberoi dies; Kempinski to Caribbean
News / Brands
Latest news: PwC's sluggish forecast; Biki Oberoi dies; Kempinski to Caribbean
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | November 14, 2023
Breaking news about development, M&A, people, data and more.... Read More
Top moments from HICAP – Asia’s premier investment conference
News
Top moments from HICAP – Asia’s premier investment conference
By Rob Schneider | November 13, 2023
Here is the best from the Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP), from executive interviews to awards to insights from top hospitality leaders.  ... Read More
Thanksgiving travel up; domestic hotel prices down
News
Thanksgiving travel up; domestic hotel prices down
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 13, 2023
AAA data suggests that during the holidays, travelers are generally going to pay less for domestic trips compared to last year and more for international vacations.... Read More
News briefs: Soft Q3 in US; Hilton takes Trump Waikiki; big trade coming in Egypt
News / Brands
News briefs: Soft Q3 in US; Hilton takes Trump Waikiki; big trade coming in Egypt
By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 10, 2023
Breaking news about development, M&A, data and more.... Read More