Hotel Equities, Springboard Hospitality join together in strategic merger
Companies combine portfolios of branded select-, full-service hotels and lifestyle properties and resorts
Hotel Equities and Springboard Hospitality have merged operations and portfolios.
Marriott lowers its full-year outlook slightly over softening hotel demand concerns
Updated 50-basis-point drop 'does not incorporate a recession,' exec says
Marriott International reported a strong showing during the first quarter, but the hotel company, like many others in the hospitality industry, has lowered its full-year outlook du...
Pebblebrook lowers outlook over 'concerning signs' for demand in second half of 2025
After tough first quarter, Los Angeles hotels seeing demand return
Given today’s high level of economic uncertainty, there’s every reason to remain cautious about the second half of 2025, Pebblebrook Hotel Trust’s chief executive said.
Hotel demand holds, but potential for 'deteriorating lodging fundamentals' has grown, Host CEO says
REIT lowers outlook of total revenue per available room due to group lead volume
Though Host Hotels & Resorts outperformed expectations during the first quarter, executives said they are taking a cautious approach to the rest of the year.
5 things to know for May 1
Today's headlines: San Diego's higher hotel tax goes into effect; Rome hotel performance rises due to Pope Francis' funeral; Wyndham, Whitbread and MGM Resorts report earnings; Race to beat tariffs throws off economic data; US weekly jobless claims rise by 18,000
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MGM Resorts CEO expects a record April for Las Vegas properties
Partnership with Marriott International drives 440,000 room nights through April
MGM Resorts International’s business is “on solid footing” through the rest of 2025, the company’s chief executive said.
Valor Hospitality expects more growth in Middle East as hotel owners turn to third-party operators
Owners expect more out of their properties, managing partner says
BERLIN — The growing interest hotel owners in the Middle East have in third-party managers has opened a wide range of opportunities for Valor Hospitality Partners.
Marriott's branded residences 'provide a community,' exec says
Once a necessity for hotel project financing, now branded residences can stand on their own
BERLIN — The role of branded residences in hospitality has evolved over the years from helping make deals pencil to a real estate project that can stand on its own.
Leisure travelers in 'wait-and-see mode,' Hilton CEO says
Nassetta believes economic risk weighted too far to the downside
While the first quarter started out strong, economic disruptions led to softening hotel performance, Hilton’s chief executive said.
Marriott will buy lifestyle brand CitizenM for $355 million
36 hotels across 20 cities in US, Europe and Asia-Pacific will join portfolio
Marriott International will buy lifestyle brand CitizenM for $355 million, adding 36 hotels to its global portfolio.
Wyndham partners with Soliteight to bring 40 hotels to Spain, Portugal
Deal will debut Super 8 brand in both countries
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is partnering with Soliteight Hotel Projects to debut the Super 8 hotel brand in Spain and Portugal with a 40-hotel deal.
Outlook not so good?
Earnings reports leading up to hotel companies' calls paint a concerning picture
Earnings calls give us a peek into both the publicly traded company giving the report and the behavior of consumers buying goods and services. They tell us about what has already h...
5 things to know for April 24
Today's headlines: KHP Capital Partners closes $300 million hotel fund; Florida law to allow demolition of two historic Miami hotels; Cost control and revenue a focus at select-service hotels; American Airlines pulls full-year outlook; US weekly jobless claims rise by 6,000
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Asset managers focus on 'what can be controlled' in select-service hotels
Sticking with operational models, cutting costs and finding ancillary revenue key strategies
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Due to their operating model, select-service hotels tend to be more resilient to different economic pressures while drawing in demand by being a more affordable ...
Hyatt builds on years of growth in Europe and the Middle East
Executive Nuno Galvao Pinto explains company's expansion strategy of focusing on consumers, brand portfolio
BERLIN — Europe and the Middle East are strategic focuses for Hyatt Hotels Corp. as the brand company has significantly grown its presence in both regions in recent years.
5 things to know for April 23
Today's headlines: American traveler satisfaction declines across all sectors; Green Bay hotels positioned to score big with NFL draft; Driftwood Capital closes $1.2 billion consolidation deal; Markets jump after Trump eases worries over Fed chair, tariffs; Credit card companies prepare for a worse economy
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Breaking down the hotel guest online invasion of privacy lawsuit in California
Awareness of presence and use of tracking pixels critical, attorney says
An online privacy lawsuit filed against Accor Management through the Fairmont Hotels & Resorts brand should have hoteliers reviewing their online booking policies, according to a p...
Hotel CEOs say employee retention, property upkeep are key priorities
Despite global uncertainties, executives optimistic about near-term performance outlook
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — All of the economic uncertainty and travel disruption in recent weeks has many wondering about the overall impact on U.S. hotel demand.
Aimbridge EMEA sees further growth in Europe with eye on Middle East
Region president says third-party management company 'follows the money' for hotel contract opportunities
BERLIN — The role of third-party hotel management is becoming more recognized across Europe, a development that Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA is acting on.
5 things to know for April 21
Today's headlines: Nearly quarter of Americans not planning a summer trip; China warns other countries over US trade deals; The state of the H-2B visa program with US hotels; German tourists deported from Hawaii; Venice continues visitor's tax for second year
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