Cameron Sperance

Cameron is Skift’s Boston-based hospitality reporter. A Memphis native, he’s never dropped his use of y’all. He previously covered commercial real estate and is a fan of indie bookshops, his dog, and hosting dinner parties.

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IHG CEO Banks on Newer Hotel Brands to Drive Profit Momentum

Holiday Inn Express is still the bread and butter at IHG, but newer brands like Avid and Voco are vaulting up the charts to account more for future expansion at the company.

Cameron Sperance | 2 years ago

IHG CEO Banks on Newer Hotel Brands to Drive Profit Momentum

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IHG Returns to Profitability After Dropping Laggard Hotels

Last year was a rebuilding one for IHG, as the company trimmed off underperforming Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza hotels from its portfolio.

Cameron Sperance | 2 years ago

IHG Returns to Profitability After Dropping Laggard Hotels

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U.S. Hotel Companies Largely Rebound to Profitability

Marriott, Hilton, Choice Hotels, and Wyndham all swung to profitability last year, per earnings reports this week. Even if Hyatt didn't, the other reports mostly amounted to a strong sign of recovery well under way for hotel companies with a significant presence in the U.S.

Cameron Sperance | 2 years ago

U.S. Hotel Companies Largely Rebound to Profitability

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Why Profits Eluded Hyatt Last Year

Hyatt might have improved performance from a year ago, but having to still report losses while others are touting a return to profits has to sting. Waning Omicron cases in 2022 are pointing to better days. Investors are hoping that's the case.

Cameron Sperance | 2 years ago

Why Profits Eluded Hyatt Last Year

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Choice Hotels CEO Lays Out the Plan to Buy More Upscale Hotels

These aren’t going to be transformative deals for Choice Hotels like Starwood was for Marriott, but an upscale, extended stay brand would provides another option for business travelers. Meanwhile, a higher-end, full service brand would just help round out the overall portfolio.

Cameron Sperance | 2 years ago

Choice Hotels CEO Lays Out the Plan to Buy More Upscale Hotels

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Hilton Looks Beyond Omicron to Double Down on China Growth Plans

Global hotel companies like Hilton are quick to say China’s stretched-out lockdown measures aren’t deterring them from developing new projects there. Too much money is riding on these potentially lucrative deals to happen.

Cameron Sperance | 2 years ago

Hilton Looks Beyond Omicron to Double Down on China Growth Plans

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Wyndham Vaults Back to Full Recovery on Leisure Travel and Essential Workers

Affordable hotels and a focus on resilient, on-the-road business travel segments like infrastructure accounts throttled Wyndham back to pre-pandemic performance levels. Maintaining focus on its strengths sets it apart from direct competitor Choice Hotels.

Cameron Sperance | 2 years ago

Wyndham Vaults Back to Full Recovery on Leisure Travel and Essential Workers

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Marriott Rode Leisure Travel Trends to a $1 Billion Profit Last Year

The U.S. recovery fueled Marriott's profitable fourth quarter and entire 2021. But weaker performance in China isn't deterring the company from wanting to have more hotels there and other international markets. Real estate is a long-term play.

Cameron Sperance | 2 years ago

Marriott Rode Leisure Travel Trends to a $1 Billion Profit Last Year

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Marriott’s Executive Chairman J.W. Marriott to Retire in May

Truly an end of an era: Bill Marriott is why the world's largest hotel company exploded beyond the restaurant business into a global force in hospitality.

Cameron Sperance | 2 years ago

Marriott’s Executive Chairman J.W. Marriott to Retire in May

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U.S. and China Developments Will Dominate Hotel Earnings Season

Omicron soured hotel recovery momentum at the end of last year, but high daily rates for U.S. hotels and groundbreakings in China offer two growth narratives amid the pandemic setback.

Cameron Sperance | 2 years ago

U.S. and China Developments Will Dominate Hotel Earnings Season