Articles by Rob Schneider

Southern markets drive US hotel construction
News / North America
Southern markets drive US hotel construction
By Rob Schneider | January 29, 2026
According to Lodging Econometrics, the Dallas pipeline remains the leader, with several familiar... Read More
IREFAC: ‘Boring’ stability, controlling costs, bountiful Bay Area
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IREFAC: ‘Boring’ stability, controlling costs, bountiful Bay Area
By Rob Schneider | January 29, 2026
Investors at ALIS are bullish on the industry’s long-term prospects and say the focus should be on... Read More
ALIS: Brands v independents — franchising, outperforming
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ALIS: Brands v independents — franchising, outperforming
By Rob Schneider | January 28, 2026
Hotel development experts discuss how the luxury customer has changed, luring independents and... Read More
ALIS: Conversions, bifurcation, the joy of fuzzy slippers
News / Management
ALIS: Conversions, bifurcation, the joy of fuzzy slippers
By Rob Schneider | January 27, 2026
Top hotel CEOs kicked off Day 1 of ALIS with a lively discussion between big brand companies and... Read More
Latest news: Dallas foreclosure; Evolution adds in Florida; Corinthia to Como
News / Debt and Equity
Latest news: Dallas foreclosure; Evolution adds in Florida; Corinthia to Como
By Rob Schneider | January 26, 2026
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
US pipeline steady as conversions hit record
News / North America
US pipeline steady as conversions hit record
By Rob Schneider | January 26, 2026
According to Q4 data from Lodging Econometrics, renovations and conversions hit a new record with... Read More
Choice touts 2025 international growth
News / Franchising
Choice touts 2025 international growth
By Rob Schneider | January 26, 2026
Portfolio outside the U.S. grows to nearly 160,000; extended-stay leads the way in U.S.... Read More
Hotel executive moves: Driftwood, Noble, Ohana, Peregrine
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: Driftwood, Noble, Ohana, Peregrine
By Rob Schneider | January 25, 2026
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Why ALIS starts hotel investment year
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Why ALIS starts hotel investment year
By Rob Schneider | January 23, 2026
This week the investment community gathers in Los Angeles to boast about successes, tout future growth... Read More
Quotes of the Week: Hilton, Starwood, Aimbridge, Noble
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: Hilton, Starwood, Aimbridge, Noble
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | January 22, 2026
Among the noteworthy quotes of the week is Noble Investment's Dustin Fisher talking about the value... Read More
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