Quotes of the week: Hilton, Landingplace, Minor, Wyndham

QUOTES OF THE WEEK

“India’s economic growth, expanding middle class and rapid infrastructure development are reshaping the country’s travel landscape, creating significant opportunities for our brands. Our new strategic partnership with the Regenta Hotels Group demonstrates our commitment to working with established local operators, enabling us to scale our franchise footprint rapidly while maintaining the strength and consistency of Hilton’s brands.” — Alan Watts, Hilton Read story

“With regard to Omni, that’s just smoke and mirrors. That’s just absolutely no way. No way. There is no way that Omni is buying a part of The Greenbrier, going to run The Greenbrier.” —  Jim Justice, West Virginia Senator Read story

“Access to institutional-grade capital markets infrastructure allows us to approach acquisitions with discipline and scalability. Our goal is to build a small portfolio of corporate-owned properties that showcase the brand and create momentum for franchise growth across the system.” — Jeremy Bratcher, Landingplace Hotels Read story

“Mexico continues to be an important market for Wyndham, and our brands continue delivering the performance owners and strategic partners rely on. That momentum is opening doors for us to grow in high-potential locations across the country.” — Gustavo Viescas, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Read story

“Signing Anantara Kolkata as our first urban Anantara in India represents an important step in our growth in the country and reflects the brand’s versatility across both city and resort settings.” — William Heinecke, Minor Hotels Read story