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TLC notebook, Part 1: DEI, third-party buyers’ remorse, net buyers
TLC notebook, Part 1: DEI, third-party buyers’ remorse, net buyers
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 15, 2024
In bare bones conversations with operators, developers and industry advisors, the mood is starting to... Read More
Latest news: HAMA members weigh in; Marriott gains in Denmark; Azul grows in Reno
Latest news: HAMA members weigh in; Marriott gains in Denmark; Azul grows in Reno
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 15, 2024
Breaking news on deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Latest news: Diplomat rebranding; Accor adds in Tokyo; new WTTC data
Latest news: Diplomat rebranding; Accor adds in Tokyo; new WTTC data
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 14, 2024
Breaking news on deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Marriott will pay $52M, improve cybersecurity to settle multiple data breaches
Marriott will pay $52M, improve cybersecurity to settle multiple data breaches
By Mitra Sorrells | October 10, 2024
The settlements resolve a case with 49 states and come with an FTC directive to implement a “robust... Read More
Latest news: Ritz-Carlton returns to Cancun; DC area hotel sells; Euro deals up
Latest news: Ritz-Carlton returns to Cancun; DC area hotel sells; Euro deals up
By Rob Schneider | October 10, 2024
Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More
Indian hotel icon Tata dies at 86
Indian hotel icon Tata dies at 86
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 10, 2024
Ratan Tata led the Tata Group and Indian Hotels Co. Ltd. for many years and is remembered for his... Read More
Marriott expanding City Express into US, Canada
Marriott expanding City Express into US, Canada
By Rob Schneider | October 8, 2024
The conversion-friendly brand will be Marriott’s entry into the “affordable midscale transient”... Read More
Inside Veranó’s ‘city house’ concept for Puerto Rico
Inside Veranó’s ‘city house’ concept for Puerto Rico
By Rob Schneider | October 7, 2024
The company is introducing a new luxury lifestyle brand by opening the Veranó San Juan next spring.... Read More
Choice conversion encore: Lobby in a Box
Choice conversion encore: Lobby in a Box
By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 7, 2024
 After rolling out Kitchen in a Box to help drive faster and cheaper conversions to their... Read More
Wyndham creates new accelerator for diverse developers
Wyndham creates new accelerator for diverse developers
By Rob Schneider | October 7, 2024
The Accelerator Circle will help with peer-to-peer connections and mentorship for Wyndham’s Black... Read More