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Choice hits upper end of guidance with 2024 numbers
News / C Corps
Choice hits upper end of guidance with 2024 numbers
By Rob Schneider | February 20, 2025
Choice Hotels International reported systemwide net room growth of 3.3% and a net income increase of 16% for 2024 as part of its fourth quarter and full-year 2024 earnings.... Read More
Latest news: Hyatt adds in Cincy; Design Hotels to China; global pipeline surging
News / Brands
Latest news: Hyatt adds in Cincy; Design Hotels to China; global pipeline surging
By Rob Schneider | February 19, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
IHG acquires 20th brand in Ruby hotels
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
IHG acquires 20th brand in Ruby hotels
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 18, 2025
The seller will continue to operate the hotels and plans call for adding more than 120 hotels in the next 10 years, including a move to the U.S. ... Read More
How owners get the best ROI from renovations
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How owners get the best ROI from renovations
By Rob Schneider | February 14, 2025
At an ALIS DESIGN+ panel, execs discuss best practices for getting ROI from new developments, conversions, or brand-mandated PIPs.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Marriott, Numa Group, Peachtree
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Marriott, Numa Group, Peachtree
By Rob Schneider | February 14, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Big fire at Balazs hotel; Gaw Capital's default; Sonder-Marriott deal info
News / Financing
Latest news: Big fire at Balazs hotel; Gaw Capital's default; Sonder-Marriott deal info
By Rob Schneider | February 14, 2025
Latest news: Gaw Capital defaults on loan; US hotel profits grew; Sonder-Marriott deal false Latest news: Gaw Capital defaults on loan; US hotel profits grew; Sonder-Marriott deal Breaking news about deals, development, data and more. Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Why M&A will ‘calm down’ for Hyatt after busy year
News / C Corps
Why M&A will ‘calm down’ for Hyatt after busy year
By Rob Schneider | February 13, 2025
During Hyatt’s Q4 earnings call, CEO Mark Hoplamazian discussed the company’s latest acquisition of Playa Hotels & Resorts and why no property is off-limits as it continues to go asset-light.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Marriott, Beaumier, Pontiac Land, JLL
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Marriott, Beaumier, Pontiac Land, JLL
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | February 13, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from stories of the past week, JLL's Dan Peek talked about equity's conviction to lean into the hotel market.... Read More
Latest news: Ashford pays off financing; Radisson Berlin rebirth; Schroders adds in Milan
News / Financing
Latest news: Ashford pays off financing; Radisson Berlin rebirth; Schroders adds in Milan
By Rob Schneider | February 13, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Hyatt expects to be 90% asset light by 2027
News / C Corps
Hyatt expects to be 90% asset light by 2027
By Rob Schneider | February 13, 2025
Hyatt had an acquisitive 2024 following deals for Standard and Bahia Principe (not to mention its recent $2.6 billion Playa deal). The company also says it will sell an additional $2 billion in assets by the end of 2027.... Read More
Deal activity: February 4-11, 2025
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: February 4-11, 2025
By Shawn Turner | February 13, 2025
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was HSL Properties’ acquisition of two hotels in Mesa, Arizona, from Power Hotel Group for $50.25 million.... Read More
Wyndham reports record annual openings, retention
News / C Corps
Wyndham reports record annual openings, retention
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 12, 2025
Fourth quarter earnings reflect 4% net rooms growth and 5% pipeline growth to a record 252,000 rooms. ... Read More
Latest news: Lodging Dynamics adds in Cali; Amangani renovations; IHG’s first Vignette in France
News / Financing
Latest news: Lodging Dynamics adds in Cali; Amangani renovations; IHG’s first Vignette in France
By Rob Schneider | February 12, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
How Mint House is using M&A to grow its business
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
How Mint House is using M&A to grow its business
By Rob Schneider | February 11, 2025
Fresh off its acquisition of Locale, Mint House CEO Christian Lee discusses why the deal was a good fit, the stakes in an early-stage hospitality space and how international clients could help the company grow.... Read More
Latest news: Spark’s 100th; Crowne Plaza's refresh; Sonesta adds 23 in Q4
News / Brands
Latest news: Spark’s 100th; Crowne Plaza's refresh; Sonesta adds 23 in Q4
By Rob Schneider | February 11, 2025
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