Daily Lodging Report Weekly Highlights

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.

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.

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.

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.

Analysts did an uneven job of predicting hotel company performance. Vietnam's hotel market is slumping. Plus, other highlights from this week's news in deals and development.

The TUI Group has kickstarted investment via its hotel fund, launched last year with Luxembourg-based Hansainvest, to acquire the 5-star "Emerald Zanzibar Resort & Spa" on Zanzibar in Tanzania.

Hotel companies seem bullish on the recovery and are acting aggressively to expand their presence. Plus, more highlights from this week's news in hotel deals and development worldwide.

Earnings results were broadly good for Hilton, Accor, and Wyndham. Plus, more highlights from this week's news in hotel deals and development worldwide.

Hotel owners have balked at doing deals as interest rates have risen. But the deal drought may end soon. Plus, more from this week's news about hotel development worldwide.

Choice Hotels issued a positive business update in a seemingly random way. That fueled speculation it plans to do something newsy. Plus, other worldwide headlines in hotel deals and development.