5 Things To Know for May 17
Today's Headlines: Wyndham Appoints New Chief Development Officer as Ohlsson Steps Down; Weekly Jobless Claims Fall to 222,000; Hotel Brand Execs Outline Pipeline Growth Expectations; Flights Grounded Amid Deadly Houston Storms; Iberostar Group's Marine Biologist Scales Sustainability
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Execution, Innovation Drive Growth for Hyatt's Latin America and Caribbean Region
All-Inclusive Segment Still Lacks Investment From Institutional Players
CORAL GABLES, Florida — More competition in the all-inclusive resort space is forcing brands such as Hyatt Hotels Corp. to improve all its offerings.
5 Things To Know for May 15
Today's Headlines: Waldorf Astoria Washington DC Faces Foreclosure Auction; Qatar To Build Off World Cup Demand; Volume of US Hotel Deals To Pick Up; Hotels Are Getting By With Fewer Workers; TUI Shifts Investment Strategy on Canary Islands
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5 Things To Know for May 14
Today's Headlines: Chinese Travelers Show Price Sensitivity Amid Labour Day; Luxury Hotels Go Next-Level on Offerings; Local Politics Hold More Weight in Investment Decisions; Wyndham Partners With Decameron All Inclusive Hotels & Resorts; Las Vegas Hotel Workers End Strike
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US Hotel Deals: Hotels Trade in Nashville, San Antonio
A Dual-Branded Marriott Property Sells for $73 Million
This roundup features the latest hotel transactions in the U.S. hotel industry.
5 Things To Know for May 13
Today's Headlines: Arizona Biltmore Sells for $705 Million; European Commission Cracks Down on Booking.com, X; Hotel Execs Encouraged by Future Demand; Disney's Swan & Dolphin Resort Refinances for $735 Million; AAA Projects Nearly 44 Million Memorial Day Travelers
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Hotel Executives Dismiss Weak First Quarter, Encouraged by Future Demand
Group Bookings Pace Strong in Key Markets Including Nashville
Hotel metric performance in the first quarter was softer for some companies due to tough year-over-year comparisons, unfavorable weather patterns in ski-focused and wine country ma...
Choice Hotels Shifts Focus to Opening New Hotels, Global Expansion
Company Relaunched Park Inn by Radisson Brand
Much of Choice Hotels International's focus in the past year was its pursuit of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, which ultimately fell apart. Now, executives are turning their focus to op...
Hilton's Debut of More Brands in Latin America Fuels Confidence for Growth
17 Hotels To Open in Region Through Remainder of 2024
CORAL GABLES, Florida — Hilton is coming off a strong year of growth in the Caribbean and Latin America region, much of which is resulting in expansion to new markets.
Americas Hotel Pulse: Host CEO Declares Nashville the 'Market of the Future'
Latin American Hoteliers Show More Interest in International Brands; Hilton Grows Luxury Lifestyle Portfolio; and More
Read the latest hotel industry news from around the Americas region.
Braemar To Sell Hilton Torrey Pines for $165 Million
Sale Is Part of REIT's Shareholder Value Creation Plan
Dallas-based real estate investment trust Braemar Hotels & Resorts is making strategic moves to further create long-term value for its shareholders.
New Investors Enter Latin America Seeking Luxury Resort, Branded Residential Deals
The Pros and Cons of Adding Branded Residences After a Hotel Is Built
CORAL GABLES, Florida — An uptick in luxury development — including boutique hotels and branded residences — across Latin America is driving new players to enter the scene.
Sunstone Still Has Cash To Spend From Boston Park Plaza Sale
CEO Says Additional Hotel Acquisition, Share Buybacks Part of Plan
Sunstone Hotel Investors is doubling down on its three key objectives of recycling capital, investing in its portfolio and returning capital to shareholders.
Under New Leadership, DiamondRock Refines Investment Strategy
Appetite for Lifestyle Resorts, Urban Hotels Remains at the Core
Real estate investment trust DiamondRock Hospitality Company is under new leadership but it's mostly staying true to its original investment strategy led by its previous CEO of 20 ...
Consumers Continue To Book Premium Airline Seats, Higher-Tiered Hotels
Delta's Premium Revenue Up 10% Year Over Year
Transportation Security Administration counts this year continue to outperform 2023 results despite interruptions in February from winter storms.
Several Issues Make Brand-Required Renovations More Difficult at Caribbean Hotels
Supply Chain, Weather, Financing, Regulations Top Factors Affecting Projects
CORAL GABLES, Florida — Property-improvement plans can be laborious for any hotel owner, but it’s a whole different set of hurdles for hotels in the Caribbean.
Latin America Hotel Investors Ramp Up Appetite for International Brands
Conversions Gain Popularity
CORAL GABLES, Florida — Hotels affiliated with international brands used to be few and far between across Latin America, but that's now shaking up as investor appetite for conversi...
The Consumer Trends Shaping Caribbean Hotel Investment
Travelers Seek Value, Wellness and Trusted Brands
CORAL GABLES, Florida — Significant trends shaping the hospitality landscape in the Caribbean today are all-inclusive resorts, more brands entering the region and wellness, accordi...
How Hotel Marcel's Owners Turned Historic Property Into a Zero-Emissions Hotel
Property Features Solar Panels, Power-Generating Elevator and Electric Kitchen
The team at Connecticut's Hotel Marcel took a risk when it set out to be the country's first 100% electric hotel, operating free of fossil fuels. Nearly two years after opening, th...
5 Things To Know for April 19
Today's Headlines: Ashford Trust CEO To Step Down; EU Proposes New Travel Agreement; Accor's Bazin on Noise, Lack of Leadership; Big Banks Brace for CRE Loans; United Nations Calls for Sustainable Tourism
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