Hotel industry CEOs see potential in new Trump administration
Chief executives want focus on economic agenda, immigration reform
LOS ANGELES — Hotel industry CEOs said it’s too early to know the full impact of any executive order announced by President Donald Trump, but they’re hopeful he stays focused on th...
US hotel industry heads into 2025 with fewer unknowns
Deals environment expected to improve throughout the year
LOS ANGELES — While headwinds remain for the U.S. hotel industry as 2025 kicks off, many executives believe they have a better handle on the challenges they face — along with a ren...
Hotel execs remain hopeful as 2025 market conditions come into view
Labor challenges, other woes still weigh on hospitality industry
LOS ANGELES — The U.S. hotel industry is chugging along with a generally brighter outlook as executives and dealmakers meet at this year's Americas Lodging Investment Summit.
Rockbridge appoints Mike Deitemeyer to executive team
Former Aimbridge CEO will lead Rockbridge's luxury lifestyle development
Rockbridge Holdings has appointed Mike Deitemeyer to serve in several executive roles and lead its luxury lifestyle development efforts.
Time to take the hotel industry's temperature
ALIS provides a chance to see how hoteliers feel about the new year
New year, new industry?
5-year flashback: Revisiting hotel industry predictions from 2020
HNN reviews its hotel industry predictions from five years ago
No crystal ball is going to reveal the future — just ask any revenue manager — but the Hotel News Now team took a crack at it anyway back in early 2020.
5 things to know for Jan. 21
Today's headlines: California AG warns landlords, hotels over price gouging; Fire in Turkish ski resort kills 66; Buyers of European hotels weigh portfolios versus single properties; Minor Hotels names new CEO for Europe, Americas; UK job market weakened in late 2024
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Aimbridge's new debt deal 'takes weight off our shoulders,' CEO says
Craig Smith talks about path forward with new ownership
The conversion of more than $1.1 billion of debt into equity ownership for a group of its lenders gives Aimbridge Hospitality the space it needs to do its job, CEO Craig Smith said...
How DC hotel demand is trending ahead of Trump's second inauguration
Length of stay, ability to drive rates more diminished compared to non-pandemic inaugurations
Occupancy on the books at Washington, D.C.-area hotels is strong in the immediate days leading up to Inauguration Day on Jan. 20, but the demand pickup is coming later than usual, ...
Lenders take majority ownership of Aimbridge in debt restructuring deal
Deal will convert more than $1.1 billion of debt into equity with an additional $100 million in new capital
Aimbridge Hospitality, the world's largest third-party hotel management company, has reached a new deal with its first lien lenders. They will become Aimbridge's majority owners as...
California hotel openings hit lowest point since 2014
Atlas Hospitality survey reports 35 new hotels in 2024
California hotel development reached its lowest point in about 10 years in 2024.
Mocktails, non-alcoholic drinks can elevate experiences for many hotel guests
Olympia Hospitality's director of food and beverage talks about the value of providing more menu choices
The point of having zero-proof drinks on the menu isn’t to give guests a binary choice but to give guests multiple options while dining or having a night out, said Karl McElligott,...
Asia-Pacific hotel pulse: India's Nifty Tourism Index highlights hospitality sector
South Korea remains a popular destination despite recent troubles; Oyo parent closes G6 deal; and more
Read the latest news from around the Asia Pacific region.
5 things to know for Jan. 10
Today's headlines: Death toll of LA wildfires rises to 10; Ace Hotel Group names new CEO; Owner of Omni Nashville refinances with $300 million loan; Carolinas families may lose FEMA hotels ahead of snowstorm; US employers added 256,000 jobs in December
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Omni Hotels owner refinances Nashville property for $300 million
JLL assisted TRT Holdings secure fixed-rate, seven-year loan
TRT Holdings, owner of Omni Hotels & Resorts, has refinanced the Omni Nashville Hotel with a new $300 million loan.
Ways to support Los Angeles wildfire relief
Cost of fires estimated to reach $57 billion
If you're like us, you've been following the news of the out-of-control wildfires around the Los Angeles area.
5 things to know for Jan. 9
Today's headlines: LA wildfires continue to spread, kill 5; Highgate sued over data breach; Singapore sees wave of new hotel development; Vail Resorts reaches tentative deal with ski patrol union; US weekly jobless claims drop by 10,000
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5 things to know for Jan. 8
Today's headlines: Los Angeles-area wildfires force thousands to evacuate; KSL Resorts rebrands to Peregrine Hospitality; Accor's Gilda Perez-Alvarado talks luxury brands, Orient Express; Justice Department sues major landlords over alleged rent scheme; US services sector activity increased in December
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5 things to know for Jan. 7
Today's headlines: Eurozone inflation rises in December; US winter storm disrupts travel for millions; Peachtree's Greg Friedman on 2025's lending environment; Uber and Lyft return to driverless options; Real ID deadline looms again
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5 things to know for Jan. 6
Today's headlines: Paris Marriott Champs-Élysées owner refinances hotel; Major winter storm hits US Midwest and mid-Atlantic; Hotel labor environment improving but still faces headwinds; Manhattan's congestion pricing begins; Ski patrollers on strike at Park City Mountain
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