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News / Brands

Airbnb’s Stephenson on expansion beyond the core and AI

By Linda Fox | March 13, 2024

Chief business officer discusses growth opportunities and the role AI can play to widen their market. ... Read More

News / Brands

Could H World be Asia’s first global hotel behemoth?

By Raini H. R. | March 12, 2024

Western chains go beyond their home base and become huge global players. Why not Asian chains? Could H World be first as it ramps up international expansion with brands such as Ji Hotel? ... Read More

News / Owners

Latest news: PEG Companies grows in Utah; Lightstone explores M&A; Aspen refi

By Rob Schneider | March 11, 2024

The latest on development, M&A, data and more, including news from Braemar, AHLA, Ennismore, Investrade and more.... Read More

News / Brands

Hilton expands into EMEA with Home2 Suites

By Stefani C. O'Connor | March 11, 2024

Two deals already inked for ‘untapped market;’ greater brand awareness, deals across multiple countries and opportunities for adaptive reuse, conversions in the mix.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

It's over! Choice walks away from Wyndham deal

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 11, 2024

Support from Wyndham stockholders tendering into the exchange offer by Friday's deadline was not enough to move forward with the contentious offer. ... Read More

News / Brands

Accor's Bailly on how AI can enhance luxury experiences

By Mitra Sorrells | March 8, 2024

As opposed believing AI is a risk to luxury hotelkeeping, Bailly called it a "digital enabler” for hotel staff to create an enhanced, more emotional connection with guests.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Meyer Jabara, Hyatt, Matthews Southwest

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | March 7, 2024

Among our top quotes from the past week was new Meyer Jabara CIO Ian McAuley talking about new deal development. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Is Choice signaling plan to walk away from Wyndham?

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 5, 2024

After Choice reminded Wyndham shareholder to tender their shares by Friday, analysts published mixed reports and signals about the state of the hostile takeover bid.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Choice Hotels urges Wyndham stockholders to tender shares

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 5, 2024

Choice statement suggest tender before the March 8 deadline will send a message to Wyndham’s board to reengage and make a deal. ... Read More

News / Management

Update: Hyatt deal showcases its flexibility in China

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 4, 2024

Hyatt, HTTG, Dragon Group deal will lead to 60 new hotels and builds on US giant’s adaptability and commitment to growth in China. ... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Latest news: Accor timeshare deal closes; CL Hotels buys in Miami; Marriott adds in D.R.

By Rob Schneider | March 4, 2024

The latest on development, M&A, data and more, including news from Megaworld, Marcus, Marriott, Mishari, GHA and more.... Read More

News / Insights

One week until HIT webinar: Maximizing conversion upside

March 4, 2024

News / Insights

Quotes of the week: Aimbridge, Hotel Equities, Wyndham, JRK

By Rob Schneider & Jeffrey Weinstein | February 29, 2024

Among our top quotes from the past week was new Aimbridge CEO Craig Smith on why he came out of retirement to take the top spot at the hotel operator.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Follow up: Sircle pushes the boundaries

By Robert Cole | February 29, 2024

Cash infusion and public offering will give one of Europe’s preeminent lifestyle hotel operators the opportunity to triple its size in familiar markets.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Latest news: Ashford sells in Boston; big Travelodge deal closes; Casa Cipriani refinance

By Rob Schneider | February 29, 2024

The latest on development, M&A and more, including news from Ascott Ltd., Accor, PPHE, Choice, Minor and Marriott.... Read More

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