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November 27, 2024 | By Sean McCracken and Emmy HiseWhat hoteliers have to be thankful for in 2024

Interest rate declines, post-election clarity top the list

The U.S. hotel industry is seemingly ending the year on a positive note, giving hoteliers a good chance to take stock of what they're grateful for this holiday season.

November 27, 2024 | BY SEAN MCCRACKEN AND EMMY HISE
November 27, 2024 | By Terence BakerEurope hotel pulse: No quick solutions to combat overtourism

Mohari Hospitality purchases Venice’s iconic Bauer Hotel for €300 million

Each week, Hotel News Now features a news roundup from a different region of the world. This week’s compilation covers Europe.

November 27, 2024 | BY TERENCE BAKER
November 26, 2024 | By Terence BakerDublin once again takes center stage for hotel investors

Archer Hotel Capital, Dalata Hotel Group made acquisitions in Ireland's capital city this year

Ireland's capital city Dublin is back in the spotlight for hotel investors and industry analysts as transactions have started to heat up in the city.

November 26, 2024 | BY TERENCE BAKER
November 26, 2024 | By Sean McCrackenDeals, 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.

November 26, 2024 | BY SEAN MCCRACKEN
November 22, 2024 | By Bryan WrotenAimbridge Hospitality focuses on profit with new commercial model

Exec Allison Handy outlines new strategy to unify sales, marketing and revenue management

Commercial has been a buzzword in the hotel industry for a while, but Aimbridge Hospitality is one of a handful of companies that have taken the jump.

November 22, 2024 | BY BRYAN WROTEN
November 21, 2024 | By Bryan WrotenValor Hospitality expands portfolio despite slower deals, development environment

Management company growing in US, Saudi Arabia, UK, Ireland

At a time when new hotel projects are few and far between and the transaction pace is slow, Valor Hospitality Partners is busy with new prospects around the world.

November 21, 2024 | BY BRYAN WROTEN
November 20, 2024 | By Bryan WrotenThe labor law changes US hoteliers can expect under a second Trump administration

Attorney outlines likely developments with Department of Labor, NLRB and more

With President-elect Donald Trump preparing to take office for a second time, some clear signs are emerging of what U.S. hoteliers can expect in terms of changes to labor rules and...

November 20, 2024 | BY BRYAN WROTEN
November 20, 2024 | By Terence BakerTravel experts hope for solutions to imbalance of overtourism throughout Europe

Hospitality, travel companies wait for government policy to improve infrastructure in high-demand markets

LONDON — Parts of Europe are grappling with an overtourism crisis, but that's not the case everywhere.

November 20, 2024 | BY TERENCE BAKER
November 13, 2024 | By Bryan WrotenAsia-Pacific hotel pulse: India's hotels see increased interest from travelers, investors

Russia's hotels struggle to find workers; Japanese hotel deals on the rise; and more.

Read the latest news from around the Asia-Pacific region.

November 13, 2024 | BY BRYAN WROTEN
November 12, 2024 | By Sean McCrackenThe 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.

November 12, 2024 | BY SEAN MCCRACKEN
November 7, 2024 | By Sean McCrackenGrowth avenues and the 'war for talent': An expert's takeaways on a wave of hotel management mergers

Former Chesapeake, Remington exec dissects several recent deals

The hotel industry has seen a recent wave of mergers and acquisitions among hotel management companies. Putting these types of deals together takes a considerable amount of work an...

November 7, 2024 | BY SEAN MCCRACKEN
November 6, 2024 | By Terence BakerEurope, Middle East and Africa hotel deals and developments: Hilton, Taiba Investments to open Waldorf Astoria in Saudi Arabia in 2028

IHG Hotels & Resorts sign two Italian hotels with owner Gruppo Statuto

This roundup features the latest hotel deals and developments in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region.

November 6, 2024 | BY TERENCE BAKER
November 6, 2024 | By Terence BakerTaj Hotels owner acquires majority stake in India’s Tree of Life hotel brand

Seller Ambuja Neotia has a long history of development and ownership with Taj

Hotel owner and operator Indian Hotels Company Limited, whose holdings include luxury brand Taj Hotels & Resorts and economy brand Ginger Hotels, acquired the majority stake in Ind...

November 6, 2024 | BY TERENCE BAKER
November 5, 2024 | By Sean McCrackenHotel operator Pyramid merges European division with Axiom

Deal adds 30 hotels to Pyramid's portfolio

Pyramid Global Hospitality announced a "strategic merger" of its European division — Hamilton Pyramid Europe — and London-based Axiom Hospitality.

November 5, 2024 | BY SEAN MCCRACKEN
November 5, 2024 | By Vladislav VorotnikovDespite steady domestic demand, Russian hotels feel weight of major labor shortage

Russia growing inbound international tourism from Asia, Middle East

Russia has spent more than two and a half years at war and in isolation from much of the Western world. While its hotels see a steady wave of domestic demand, Russia's hospitality ...

November 5, 2024 | BY VLADISLAV VOROTNIKOV
November 5, 2024 | By Bryan WrotenHospitality America plans for major portfolio growth over next 10 years

New business intelligence department will help improve on-property efficiency

PHOENIX — Since being appointed as the chief executive of Hospitality America earlier this year, Ben Campbell and his team have been eyeing serious growth over the next 10 years.

November 5, 2024 | BY BRYAN WROTEN
November 4, 2024 | By Stephanie RiccaKSL Capital Partners sells Davidson Hospitality Group to Nautic Partners

Davidson will continue to manage for KSL

KSL Capital Partners sold management company Davidson Hospitality Group to private equity firm Nautic Partners after nearly a decade of ownership.

November 4, 2024 | BY STEPHANIE RICCA
November 4, 2024 | By Trevor SimpsonMeyer Jabara president on recent merger, deals environment

Management and ownership company's portfolio to reach 50 hotels by first quarter 2025

PHOENIX — Amid a tough deals and development environment with more uncertainty on the horizon, Meyer Jabara Hotels is focused on controlling what it can as it pursues more deals an...

November 4, 2024 | BY TREVOR SIMPSON
November 1, 2024 | By Bryan WrotenWith a main focus on lifestyle hotels, Coury Holdings sees opportunities in brands

Engagement with locals helps hotels be 'the living room for the community'

When it comes to managing independent, lifestyle hotels and branded hotels, Coury Holdings is enjoying the best of both worlds.

November 1, 2024 | BY BRYAN WROTEN
October 30, 2024 | By Tamara ThiessenThailand growing as hotspot of Hilton’s Southeast Asia expansion

Franchising is a growing option in the market

Thailand welcomed 17.5 million foreign visitors during the first half of 2024, according to the country’s Ministry of Tourism & Sports, and hotel firms such as Hilton are taking no...

October 30, 2024 | BY TAMARA THIESSEN
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