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Latest news: Conrad sells in Seoul; Blackstone pursues Village Hotels; Reverb for Scottsdale
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Latest news: Conrad sells in Seoul; Blackstone pursues Village Hotels; Reverb for Scottsdale
By Rob Schneider | June 5, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data from Marriott, Archipelago, Four Seasons, Hyatt, IHG and more.... Read More
Full-service projects rebound, dominate global pipeline
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Full-service projects rebound, dominate global pipeline
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 5, 2024
Lodging Econometrics’ 1Q24 report shows a 6% increase in projects, 3% increase in rooms, year-over-year. ... Read More
CEOs debate potential of AI
News / Asset Management
CEOs debate potential of AI
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 5, 2024
At an NYU conference CEO panel, opinions varied on how AI can be used today in the back- and front-of-house. Plus, takeaways on trending topics.... Read More
Marriott reveals some info about new midscale brand
News / Brands
Marriott reveals some info about new midscale brand
By Christina Jelski | June 5, 2024
Project Mid-T by Marriott conversions will cost between $15-30K per room with a “low bundled fee” of 10.5%. ... Read More
Where Sonesta thinks future growth will come from
News / Brands
Where Sonesta thinks future growth will come from
By Rob Schneider | June 4, 2024
Whether it be third-party management, international expansion or M&A, the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. has many options.... Read More
Latest news: Ashford Hospitality Trust sells two; Raines adds 16 in Texas; Pendry expands in Mexico
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Latest news: Ashford Hospitality Trust sells two; Raines adds 16 in Texas; Pendry expands in Mexico
By Rob Schneider | June 4, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
‘Bill Gates got it dead wrong’
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‘Bill Gates got it dead wrong’
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 3, 2024
Despite some near-term headwinds, industry leaders feel good about their prospects as investors gather in New York City for the NYU investment conference.... Read More
Hilton doubling lifestyle portfolio in next four years
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Hilton doubling lifestyle portfolio in next four years
By Rob Schneider | June 3, 2024
Hilton doubling lifestyle portfolio in next four years false Hilton doubling lifestyle portfolio in next four years The company is growing organically and through M&A with recent acquisitions of the Graduate and NoMad brands. It’s also adding a global lifestyle president. The company is growi... Read More
Breaking: sbe announces first two HQ properties
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Breaking: sbe announces first two HQ properties
By Jeffrey Weinstein | June 3, 2024
Detroit and Montreux conversions will launch the ‘smart lifestyle’ brand as 15 team members added to spearhead growth.... Read More
Latest news: Chatham buys in Phoenix; Crescent grows in Vegas; Leonardo grows in UK
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Latest news: Chatham buys in Phoenix; Crescent grows in Vegas; Leonardo grows in UK
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 31, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Cross-border investment surging: JLL
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Cross-border investment surging: JLL
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 31, 2024
Cross-border investment surging: JLL false Look for family offices from across Asia, private equity groups from the U.S., and Sovereign Wealth Funds from the Middle East to be increasingly acquisitive. Brought to you by 52813 0 74 News Global cr... Read More
People on the Move: Rob Smith new CEO at Stonebridge
News / Management
People on the Move: Rob Smith new CEO at Stonebridge
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 31, 2024
News about former Aimbridge division president joining Stonebridge Companies in July and other executive moves this week. ... Read More
José Andrés names Bakhshandehpour Global CEO
News / Brands
José Andrés names Bakhshandehpour Global CEO
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 30, 2024
RockCreek makes significant investment to grow hospitality and media company. ... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Host, Hyatt, TMGOC, Berkadia
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Host, Hyatt, TMGOC, Berkadia
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | May 30, 2024
Among the more noteworthy quotes from stories this week is Host Hotels James Risoleo talking about how they plan to rebrand the Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu to a Ritz-Carlton.... Read More
Latest news: Azora adds in Portugal; Coury adding 7; easyHotel funding
News / Owners
Latest news: Azora adds in Portugal; Coury adding 7; easyHotel funding
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 30, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More