5 things to know for Dec. 12
Today's headlines: European Central Bank makes fourth rate cut of 2024; LA approves minimum wage hike for tourism workers; The growth of franchising in Australia; Approval for hotel in Central California sparks controversy; Economists surprised by jump in US jobless claims
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American Hotel & Lodging Association outlines US lame-duck legislation wish list
Hotel lobbying organization pushing for national rate transparency law
A recent open letter to the U.S. Congress outlines the American Hotel & Lodging Association's wish list for legislation during the current lame-duck session, headlined by the organ...
5 things to know for Dec. 11
Today's headlines: Strikes expected to disrupt travel in Europe; A look at Delano's planned expansion, revamp in Miami; How hoteliers are reacting to the UK budget; Consumer prices jumped in November; JetBlue's plan to soar back
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Hotel News Now podcasts tackle top headlines of November
Headlines include: How a second Trump administration will impact labor; 2025 hotel demand expectations; Why hoteliers should feel thankful; The importance of networking for young hoteliers; Wyndham's expections for francising growth across Europe
The latest episode of the Hotel News Now podcast recaps five top moments from across the Hotel News Now podcast network in November.
5 things to know for Dec. 10
Today's headlines: Small business optimism spikes; Union pushes for JPMorgan to move San Francisco conference; A look at the hotel impact from the Eras Tour; Boeing resumes some production, announces layoffs; LVMH invests in French hotel firm
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5 things to know for Dec. 9
Today's headlines: UN declares international travel fully recovered; A look at the Hotel Del Coronado restoration; Construction lending still difficult for hotels; Malaysian REIT buys two hotels in Kuala Lumpur; Chinese officials plan for more stimulus
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5 things to know for Dec. 6
Today's headlines: US jobs numbers come in higher than expected; Strikes could affect holiday travel; A look at holiday season cocktails; Brookfield invests in Brisbane hotel ahead of Olympics; Former MGM head now chair of Resorts World board
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Rates up as demand slows for Las Vegas' second F1 weekend
2024 event doesn't keep pace with its 2023 debut
Much like the rest of America, the Thanksgiving holiday seemed to slow down Las Vegas during the second running of the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix — a reality that is seemingly ...
Hoteliers' gift this holiday season is clarity
We should all appreciate having the election in the rearview mirror
Last month, I teamed up with CoStar's Emmy Hise for a podcast where we talked about the things we both think hoteliers have to be thankful for heading into the Thanksgiving holiday...
Middle East and Africa Hotel Pulse: Conflicts complicate air travel
South Africa looks to boost travel from India; and more
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Should hoteliers be worried about Singapore and Malaysia?
Key Asian markets see slow down
While there is still some hopes that the market can finish the year strong, weak average daily rates are proving to be a challenge in key Asian markets like Singapore and Malaysia.
US hotel deals: Nexgen buys pair of properties
Crowne Plaza North Augusta trades; Noble buys Indianapolis portfolio; and more
This roundup features the latest hotel transactions in the U.S. hotel industry.
Deals, labor environment featured in recent Hotel News Now podcasts
Topics include shifts in a new Trump administration, hotel management consolidation, and more
From presidential politics to hotel management mergers and acquisitions, November and October saw a flurry of news that is likely to impact the broad hotel industry.
5 things to know for Nov. 22
Today’s headlines: War causes close calls for air travelers in the Middle East; US travelers face flight issues ahead of Thanksgiving; How Aimbridge restructured its commercial teams to emphasize profits; Striking Las Vegas casino workers arrested; Forbes highlights 2025 travel and design trends
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5 things to know for Nov. 21
Today’s headlines: Mohari, Omnam close €300 million Bauer Hotel purchase; Strikes could expand in San Francisco; Valor grows across the globe; LA City Council delays hotel wages vote; The newest hotel amenity: flight simulators
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5 things to know for Nov. 20
Today’s headlines: San Francisco Hilton could convert to apartments; Companies try to get ahead of Trump tariffs; How second Trump term will affect labor environment; UK inflation moving in the wrong direction; American workers feel stagnant
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How hotel brand companies stack up with net unit growth
Executives see improving conditions for hotel development
Falling interest rates and better overall conditions for construction have set up the global hotel brand companies for a new wave of growth heading into 2025, and many brand execut...
5 things to know for Nov. 19
Today’s headlines: Minor to spin off REIT; Taj parent plans roughly $600 million in CapEx; Outbound Chinese travelers have changed; Airbnb lobbying against Spain's short-term rental crackdown; Hilton to open 150 Spark properties in India
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The 'war for talent' rages on
Finding good people is still a hotel company's top task
In roughly the past week and a half, we've published two podcasts at HNN taking an inside look at hotel operator mergers and acquisitions.
The emotional side of hotel company mergers and acquisitions with Prism founder Steve Van
Exec shares personal experiences navigating change amid wave of deals
Steve Van never intended to sell Prism Hotels & Resorts — a company he founded and ran for nearly four decades — until executives at Aimbridge Hospitality came calling.