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Hyatt 1Q24 earnings a mixed bag
News / C Corps
Hyatt 1Q24 earnings a mixed bag
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 9, 2024
Hyatt misses expectations on earnings but reports record for gross fees and pipeline, as well as significant progress on asset disposition.... Read More
Choice CEO on Wyndham merger: ‘Strategic rationale still makes sense’
News / C Corps
Choice CEO on Wyndham merger: ‘Strategic rationale still makes sense’
By Rob Schneider | May 8, 2024
During Choice Hotels International’s earnings call, CEO Patrick Pacious spoke about M&A, the value of new franchises and RevPAR trends.... Read More
Deal activity: May 1-8, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: May 1-8, 2024
By Shawn Turner | May 8, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Related Companies selling the W Fort Lauderdale to Blackstone for $97.6 million.... Read More
Playa’s Wardinski’s message of love
News / Asset Management
Playa’s Wardinski’s message of love
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 8, 2024
Great explanation about ‘service from the heart’ approach to business from CHRIS-HOLA Lifetime Achievement Award winner.... Read More
Choice’s earnings mixed bag: RevPAR down, pipeline up
News / C Corps
Choice’s earnings mixed bag: RevPAR down, pipeline up
By Rob Schneider | May 8, 2024
In its first earnings since failed Wyndham bid, RevPAR and fees were down but EBITDA and pipeline were up.... Read More
Jumeirah refreshes identity to drive development
News / Brands
Jumeirah refreshes identity to drive development
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 7, 2024
Dubai-based luxury brand attempts to create a new perception to drive growth and meet 2030 expectations.... Read More
Latest news: Braemar sells in La Jolla; historic KC hotel sells; LATAM pipeline surges
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Latest news: Braemar sells in La Jolla; historic KC hotel sells; LATAM pipeline surges
By Rob Schneider | May 7, 2024
Latest news: Braemar announces sale; historic KC hotel sells; Latin America pipeline surging false Latest news: Braemar announces sale; historic KC hotel sells; Latin America pipeline surging Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more Breaking news about M&A, development, data a... Read More
More than 50% of investors will buy more in '24: CBRE
News / Mergers and Acquistions
More than 50% of investors will buy more in '24: CBRE
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 6, 2024
Hotel assets remain in vogue, but investors cite borrowing costs (52%), labor costs (44%), and construction costs (26%) as biggest challenges. ... Read More
Latest news: Extended-stay takes hit; Charlottesville deal; Accor soft brand to SF
News / Owners
Latest news: Extended-stay takes hit; Charlottesville deal; Accor soft brand to SF
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 6, 2024
Breaking news about M&A, development, data and more.... Read More
‘Scale matters’: Why appetite for M&A is still there for Choice
News / Franchising
‘Scale matters’: Why appetite for M&A is still there for Choice
By Rob Schneider | May 3, 2024
Choice Hotels International CEO Patrick Pacious talks about M&A, moving up segments and the success of its extended-stay brands.... Read More
Gains outside the Americas drive IHG’s growth
News / C Corps
Gains outside the Americas drive IHG’s growth
By Rob Schneider | May 3, 2024
The company said while its global RevPAR increased 2.6% in the first quarter, gains in the Americas were slightly down. But RevPAR growth elsewhere increased at a more robust pace.... Read More
11 insightful quotes of the week: Marriott, sbe, L+R, CHTA and more
News / Insights
11 insightful quotes of the week: Marriott, sbe, L+R, CHTA and more
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | May 2, 2024
Noteworthy quotes from our stories over the past week include a consultant in India discussing how prolonged timelines must be addressed to get deals done in burgeoning India.... Read More
Latest news: Is Accor buying Habitas?; dual-brand in NOLA, W Fort Lauderdale trade
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Latest news: Is Accor buying Habitas?; dual-brand in NOLA, W Fort Lauderdale trade
By Jeffrey Weinstein | May 2, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Choice relaunching brand in ‘premium value’ space
News / Franchising
Choice relaunching brand in ‘premium value’ space
By Rob Schneider | May 2, 2024
The relaunched Park Inn by Radisson conversion brand sits between economy and midscale. Choice is optimistic about its growth.... Read More
Deal activity: April 23-29, 2024
News / Transactions Lists
Deal activity: April 23-29, 2024
By Shawn Turner | May 2, 2024
Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was the Schwartz Family Company’s acquisition of the Leura Gardens Resort in New South Wales, Australia, for $25 million.... Read More