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Today's podcast looks at Choice's latest courting move, Canada's Chinese tourist problem, and flight attendant discontent in the U.S.
Rashaad Jorden | 4 months ago
Think of it this way: Choice's love affair with Wyndham has gone unrequited, and now Choice is pleading with the parents for an arranged marriage.
Sean O'Neill | 4 months ago
Today's podcast looks at travel brands leaving Twitter, Choice’s latest Wyndham move, and questions about tourism in the Middle East.
Choice Hotels has made yet another, more assertive move in its hostile takeover bid of rival Wyndham. It looks like shareholders will be voting on a potential merger when they consider board elections in May.
Today's podcast discusses pilot mental health, Wyndham's Choice rejection, and Trip.com’s strong earnings.
Daily Lodging Report
Short of taking out a billboard or skywriting, we have no idea how much more Wyndham Hotels & Resorts can do to tell Choice Hotels to go away on its bid.
4 months ago
Wyndham is playing very hard to get. And unless lovestruck Choice is equipped to sweeten its offer, it may view this target forever as the one who got away.
Dennis Schaal | 4 months ago
Wyndham Grand Bangsar Kuala Lumpur announced its grand opening. The former Pullman Kuala Lumpur Bangsar was converted to Wyndham Grand, marking the first Wyndham Grand hotel in Malaysia.
5 months ago
Today's podcast discusses Choice Hotels' growth, Amadeus and Microsoft's AI, and Inspirato's losses.
Rashaad Jorden | 5 months ago
Choice Hotels is seeing weakness in its hotel development pipeline. That may not improve much if it remains distracted by pursuing a merger with Wyndham.
Sean O'Neill | 5 months ago