North America

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Webinar: Maximizing conversion upside
News / Insights
Webinar: Maximizing conversion upside
February 27, 2024
Conversion madness remains the growth story in lodging, but not every investor will maximize the upside. Learn the conversion secrets every owner should know. ... Read More
How Indian Hotel Co.’s alliance with Tree of Life could grow
News / Owners
How Indian Hotel Co.’s alliance with Tree of Life could grow
By Rob Schneider | February 27, 2024
Right now, the strategic partnership is fee-based, but IHCL CEO Puneet Chhatwal talked about how it could expand in the future.... Read More
Duo on the 'attack' with Trailborn brand launch
News / Owners
Duo on the 'attack' with Trailborn brand launch
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 27, 2024
Emerging American outdoors-inspired concept has savvy owner-operators who plan to outhustle their potential competitors to the best deals in the best locations.... Read More
Hilton partners with outdoor brand AutoCamp
News / Brands
Hilton partners with outdoor brand AutoCamp
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 27, 2024
 It’s still not a deal to acquire the Graduate brand, but the move increases inventory for Hilton Honor members, coming not long after a partnership with Small Luxury Hotels.  ... Read More
Montage's Herthel on new resorts in New Jersey, beyond
News / Brands
Montage's Herthel on new resorts in New Jersey, beyond
By Christina Jelski | February 26, 2024
Yes, New Jersey! The luxury player’s COO talks about plans for both brands and the next phase of growth.... Read More
Inside the deal that gave Dallas its second Ritz-Carlton
News / Owners
Inside the deal that gave Dallas its second Ritz-Carlton
By Rob Schneider | February 26, 2024
Sean Hehir at Trinity Investments talks about transforming the historic property from a Four Seasons and all of the projected ROI surrounding the $55 million renovation.... Read More
JLL on elevated levels of $1 million per key US trades
News / Mergers and Acquistions
JLL on elevated levels of $1 million per key US trades
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 26, 2024
JLL said record-high pricing for full-service hotels in the U.S. is indicative of rising investor demand, as evidenced by the elevated levels of $1 million per key trades.... Read More
Latest news: Jumeirah CEO out; Mercedes residences coming to US; investment for Montage
News / Owners
Latest news: Jumeirah CEO out; Mercedes residences coming to US; investment for Montage
By Rob Schneider | February 26, 2024
The latest on development, M&A and more, including news from Whitbread, IHG, Marriott and Hyatt.... Read More
ALIS DESIGN+ announces 2025 dates, location
News / Insights
ALIS DESIGN+ announces 2025 dates, location
February 23, 2024
The event will return to the JW Marriott/Ritz-Carlton Los Angeles L.A. LIVE on January 30-31, 2025.... Read More
Hyatt reports record fees; continues push for asset-light
News / C Corps
Hyatt reports record fees; continues push for asset-light
By Rob Schneider | February 23, 2024
During its delayed Q4 and 2023 earnings, Hyatt announced selling 80% of its Unlimited Vacation Club, which will lead to “simplified” financial reporting for the future.... Read More
Latest news: Former Trump in DC struggles; Playa reports strong demand; Club Med updates pipeline
News / Brands
Latest news: Former Trump in DC struggles; Playa reports strong demand; Club Med updates pipeline
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 23, 2024
Breaking news about development, M&A, earnings, data and more.... Read More
JRK sees growth opportunity with foray into Puerto Rico
News / Owners
JRK sees growth opportunity with foray into Puerto Rico
By Stefani C. O'Connor | February 23, 2024
Measured, opportunistic are watchwords for hospitality fund deployment.... Read More
CoStar, hoteliers sued for colluding on rates
News / Asset Management
CoStar, hoteliers sued for colluding on rates
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 22, 2024
A class-action suit accuses operators of using CoStar/STR data to inflate prices in multiple major markets.... Read More
Wyndham chairman: I am out of patience with Choice falsehoods
News / Mergers and Acquistions
Wyndham chairman: I am out of patience with Choice falsehoods
By Jeffrey Weinstein | February 22, 2024
Wyndham Chairman Stephen Holmes writes to shareholders to address what he terms false comments made by Choice Hotels about its engagement with the hostile bidder.... Read More
Hotel executives moves: Hyatt, Kempinski, B&B
News / Owners
Hotel executives moves: Hyatt, Kempinski, B&B
By Rob Schneider | February 22, 2024
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More