Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week is New York Governor Kathy Huchel talking about the revenue that will be generated by three approved casinos.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“The three approved casinos will generate billions of
dollars for the [Metro Transportation Authority] and education, create tens of
thousands of jobs and deliver real benefits to their surrounding communities. Each
of the projects made significant commitments to their communities and to New
York State, and the Gaming Commission was clear that they will hold these
projects accountable and make sure they keep their promises.” – Kathy Hochul, Governor,
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“The Hoxton, Poblenou reinforces our platform’s ability to
execute in dynamic, creative urban neighborhoods. With The Standard London and
Park Hyatt Zurich, this investment forms a deliberate multi-segment approach
that will drive long-term value for our platform and our investors.” – Ryan Donn,
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“Bringing these brands together isn’t about getting bigger;
it’s about being more useful, more relevant, and more attuned to people’s
lives. It’s a business designed to grow with its customers, and a philosophy
centered on how people choose to spend their most finite resource: time.” –
James Henderson, The Exclusive Collective and Exclusive Resorts Read story
“DFW continues to be the number one location for investors
nationwide. It's the number one market where people want to be, no matter
what's happening with the convention center.” – Brian Nordahl, CBRE Hotels Read story
“[New York City] is having one of the greatest runs of Q4
that we've seen in a long time, and we're still, when you look at the
International visitation penetration level, below our historic highs.” – Mark
Owens, Colliers Read story
“Hyatt is hyper-focused on elevating the guest experience
within the Essentials portfolio and deepening engagement with our 61 million
World of Hyatt members to deliver a best-in-class experience each time they
walk through our doors. In this next chapter, I’m proud to lead a talented team
driving our select-service growth strategy—designed to deliver high-owner
returns and trusted brand experiences—through more markets and more stay
occasions to members.” – Jason Ballard, Hyatt Hotels Corp. Read story
“1 Hotel Cabo will capture the spirit of Baja in a way that
feels organic, timeless, and deeply connected to the land and culture.” – Barry
Sternlicht, Starwood Capital Read story
“City Express by Marriott continues to demonstrate
incredible momentum in the U.S. and Canada, with this milestone occurring just
over a year after we introduced the midscale brand to the region. Reaching 100
signings for City Express by Marriott reflects the strong appetite for midscale
in the market, and we’re thrilled to offer owners a new opportunity to join the
Marriott Bonvoy ecosystem while providing guests with more ways to travel with
us.” – Noah Silverman, Marriott International
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