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Hotels

Extended-Stay Boom Fuels Choice-Wyndham Competition

Wyndham's fast-growing extended-stay category intensifies the competitive dynamics of Choice Hotel's take-over bid as both companies vie for the increased business from construction workers and related trades.

Amina Niasse, Reuters | 5 months ago

Extended-Stay Boom Fuels Choice-Wyndham Competition

Hotels

All-Inclusive Resorts Are a Hot Frontier: This Week’s Top Hotel Stories

Inflation may stay higher for longer. That may fuel interest in all-inclusive resorts, which charge one upfront price.

Sean O'Neill | 7 months ago

All-Inclusive Resorts Are a Hot Frontier: This Week’s Top Hotel Stories

Hotels

Lifestyle Hotels Are Booming: This Week’s Top Stories

JLL has released an investor's guide to lifestyle hotels, a fast-growing category. Plus, other highlights from this week's news in hotel deals and development worldwide.

Sean O'Neill | 7 months ago

Lifestyle Hotels Are Booming: This Week’s Top Stories

Hotels

Top Stories in Hotels: Hyatt’s Growth, Thailand’s Ambition, and First Hospitality’s Big Buy

Hyatt plans to open about 30 hotels in the Americas before 2026, Thailand aims to return to record tourism next year, and First Hospitality acquires 17 hotels.

Sean O'Neill | 7 months ago

Top Stories in Hotels: Hyatt’s Growth, Thailand’s Ambition, and First Hospitality’s Big Buy

Hotels

Top Stories in Hotels: Hyatt, Maui, and Top Managers

After wildfires devastated Maui's western region, the island as a whole appeared to show resilience in hotel demand. Plus, optimism at Hyatt, North America's top hotel managers, and more news highlights.

Sean O'Neill | 7 months ago

Top Stories in Hotels: Hyatt, Maui, and Top Managers

News Blog

Four Seasons Names New EMEA President, Succeeding Simon Casson

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has named a new regional president: Adrian Messerli is now president of hotel operations for the EMEA region. He succeeds Simon Casson, who held the role since 2016 and announced his departure from the group earlier in the year for a to-be-confirmed new opportunity. Unlike Casson, who was regional VP…

Josh Corder | 7 months ago

Hotels

U.S. Hotels Likely to Finish Year Strong Thanks to Group Bookings

A top investment bank points to signs that augur well for fourth-quarter hotel company performance. One key factor is rising bookings for group events. Plus, other news in hotel deals and development worldwide.

Alan Woinski and Sean O'Neill, Skift | 8 months ago

U.S. Hotels Likely to Finish Year Strong Thanks to Group Bookings

Hotels

Speculation Blooms After KSL/Hersha Deal: Top Stories in Hotels

The biggest story in hotel deals and development this week was that KSL Capital Partners said on Monday it wants to take Hersha Hospitality Trust private. But it was just one of many that the Daily Lodging Report newsletter covered.

Sean O'Neill | 8 months ago

Speculation Blooms After KSL/Hersha Deal: Top Stories in Hotels

Hotels

Hilton’s Hampton Inn Leads in Revenue for Brands: Top Stories in Hotels

Hampton by Hilton led in 2022 with nearly $10.22 billion in room revenue, more than any other brand. Plus, the latest in junk fees, a lodging supply debate, and other hotel sector news worldwide.

Sean O'Neill | 8 months ago

Hilton’s Hampton Inn Leads in Revenue for Brands: Top Stories in Hotels

Hotels

Blackstone Is Back Buying Hotels in Japan: Top Stories in Hotels

Blackstone is once again looking to acquire Japanese hotels, IHG debuted its newest brand, and Hyatt gave details on its latest brand. Plus, other highlights from this week's news in hotel deals and development worldwide.

Sean O'Neill | 8 months ago

Blackstone Is Back Buying Hotels in Japan: Top Stories in Hotels