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News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Six Playa properties convert to Hyatt

By Rob Schneider | June 16, 2025

In a prelude to Hyatt’s completed $2.6 billion acquisition of Playa Hotels & Resorts later this week, six of Playa’s properties are already listing under a Hyatt flag.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Will NYC’s Pierre sell?; refis in NYC, Hawaii; Autograph debuts in South Asia

By Rob Schneider | June 16, 2025

Breaking news on deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Owners

Hotel executive moves: Hilton, Meyer Jabara, Peregrine, Remington

By Rob Schneider | June 16, 2025

Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More

News / Brands

Latest news: Millennium NYC rebrand; Marriott converts in Puerto Rico; Capella’s Europe debut

By Rob Schneider | June 13, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Brands

Hilton names new CDO

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 13, 2025

Jacobs stepping back from his development role as Hilton alumnus returns, reporting to CEO Nassetta. ... Read More

News / Franchising

How Pan Pacific competes with just three brands

By Rob Schneider | June 13, 2025

CEO Peng Sum Choe spoke at the HICAP virtual event about competing against the big hotel companies, international growth and the importance of asset light. ... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Blue Flag Capital, Reade Hotel Capital, Hyatt

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | June 12, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week was Blue Flag Capital's Jason Brown talking about where they are investing in luxury assets.... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: June 3-10, 2025

By Shawn Turner | June 12, 2025

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Certares’ acquisition of Hilton New Orleans St. Charles from Sunstone Hotel Investors for $47 million.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Certares buys in NOLA; Colliers’ optimistic report; US RevPAR down last week

By Rob Schneider | June 12, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Management

Growing Blue Flag Capital acts on management needs

By Rob Schneider | June 12, 2025

Collared Martin Hospitality was launched to operate Blue Flag’s $1B portfolio of luxury and lifestyle hotels in high-barrier-to-entry markets. Both companies have big growth plans. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Apple buys in Tampa; 2 SF hotels file for bankruptcy; Ryman completes deal

By Rob Schneider | June 11, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Contributed Perspectives

Are your KPIs evolving or staying the same?

By Judith Cartwright | June 10, 2025

The future belongs to properties that master KPIs that don’t stop at room rates but dive into every revenue stream... Read More

News / On the Money

Maki Bara: ‘Invest in yourself’

By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 10, 2025

The co-founder of deal sponsor Chartres Lodging talks about an “aha” moment when she launched the company with Rob Kline and discusses ins and outs of today’s deal market.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Latest news: Hyatt deal for Playa proceeds; 100th voco opens; Janu comes to Americas

By Rob Schneider | June 10, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquisitions

Asset sales after Hyatt’s Playa deal will be key

By Rob Schneider | June 9, 2025

If everything goes according to plan, Hyatt expects to own Playa next week. But the real estate sales announced after will have everyone’s attention. ... Read More

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