Articles by Rob Schneider

Avana’s co-founder on how private credit has changed
News / Financing
Avana’s co-founder on how private credit has changed
By Rob Schneider | April 4, 2025
Sanat Patel talks about loans Avana writes in hospitality, how that mix could change and lender... Read More
Hotel executive moves: First Hospitality, Island, Starwood Capital
News / Owners
Hotel executive moves: First Hospitality, Island, Starwood Capital
By Rob Schneider | April 4, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the top hotel executive moves of the past week.... Read More
Latest news: Second Hoxton to Chicago; Waldorf debuts in Japan; USTOA advises after tariffs
News / Brands
Latest news: Second Hoxton to Chicago; Waldorf debuts in Japan; USTOA advises after tariffs
By Rob Schneider | April 4, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Quotes of the Week: IHG, Olympia, Gencom, Hyatt
News / Insights
Quotes of the Week: IHG, Olympia, Gencom, Hyatt
By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | April 3, 2025
Among the noteworthy quotes from this week's stories was R.W. Baird's Michael Bellisario estimating... Read More
Latest news: Refi in SF; US hotels up last week; Olympia adds 4 in Virginia
News / Financing
Latest news: Refi in SF; US hotels up last week; Olympia adds 4 in Virginia
By Rob Schneider | April 3, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Why IHG, Avana partnered on construction finance program
News / Financing
Why IHG, Avana partnered on construction finance program
By Rob Schneider | April 2, 2025
The $250 million program is a “borrower-friendly alternative” for franchisees for four of IHG’s brands... Read More
Latest news: Deals in Texas, Indiana; Z selling London hotel; Fairmont’s Japan debut
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: Deals in Texas, Indiana; Z selling London hotel; Fairmont’s Japan debut
By Rob Schneider | April 2, 2025
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
With college niche, Olympia plans selective growth
News / Owners
With college niche, Olympia plans selective growth
By Rob Schneider | April 1, 2025
John Schultzel of Olympia Hospitality said the company has found a niche in the college hotel space,... Read More
Latest news: AJ Capital buys in Boulder; Accor sees big US travel cuts; Archer €567M refi
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Latest news: AJ Capital buys in Boulder; Accor sees big US travel cuts; Archer €567M refi
By Rob Schneider | April 1, 2025
 Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Europe investment to ramp up in 2025
News / Mergers and Acquisitions
Europe investment to ramp up in 2025
By Rob Schneider | March 31, 2025
Cushman & Wakefield report also finds that 70% of investors expect European hotel values to rise in... Read More
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