Corporate/Finance

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    Yotel taps new COO, strengthens senior leadership team

    Paul Harnedy will oversee the company’s commercial operations as it works on a long-term goal of reaching 100 hotels by 2031.

    By • June 4, 2026
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    Hotel CEOs talk the economy, travel demand and AI at NYU IHIF 2026

    Leaders from Hilton, Hyatt, Accor and more discussed international travel ahead of the FIFA World Cup and how technology could impact hotel operations at NYU’s International Hospitality Investment Forum.

    By • June 3, 2026
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    People Inc. plots $18B go-private bid for MGM Resorts

    Barry Diller, owner of People Inc., said MGM represents a “rare kind of business: one with real world assets that AI cannot easily replicate or disintermediate and exceptional digital growth opportunities.”

    By Lara Ewen • June 2, 2026
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    CoStar, Tourism Economics upgrade US RevPAR forecast for 2026

    At the NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum, the companies announced they now anticipate 2.8% year-over-year growth. However, geopolitical strife could threaten that outlook.

    By • June 2, 2026
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    Hilton officially launches Undergraduate, furthering its push into college markets

    Following months of speculation, Hilton has unveiled the new upper midscale brand, a flexible, scalable complement to its Graduate offering.

    By • June 1, 2026
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    Caesars, Fertitta make big bet, but are all the cards on the table?

    Fertitta Entertainment is expected to acquire Caesars in a deal valued at $17.6 billion, but under a “go-shop” stipulation, the Las Vegas resort operator could pursue even better offers.

    By • May 29, 2026
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    Caesars acquired by Fertitta Entertainment in $17.6B deal

    The combination would bring Caesars’ iconic resort portfolio and digital gaming platform under the same roof as Fertitta’s Golden Nugget Hotels & Casinos and Landry’s restaurant brand.

    By • May 28, 2026
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    Deep Dive

    ‘We’re holding our breath’: What hotels are expecting from the FIFA World Cup

    While hotel booking data for the tournament is tracking below initial forecasts, analysts and hotel operators remain optimistic about a boost from the event.

    By • May 28, 2026
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    Accor CEO Sébastien Bazin to step down

    During the French hotel company’s annual shareholder meeting, Bazin announced he will depart Accor no later than 2028, saying now is the time to “lay the groundwork” for succession planning.

    By • May 27, 2026
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    To protect profits, hotels must scale IT infrastructure

    By upgrading to stronger, more resource-efficient infrastructure, hotels can power the artificial intelligence initiatives that will protect their profitability today, writes Kevin Cochrane, chief marketing officer at Vultr.

    By Kevin Cochrane • May 22, 2026
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    Choice Hotels International CEO Patrick Pacious exits

    The company has appointed Dominic Dragisich, chief growth and strategy officer, as interim CEO.

    By • May 20, 2026
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    2026’s top meeting hotels and destinations in North America: Cvent

    Texas’ JW Marriott Austin took the top spot, while Gaylord-branded and Las Vegas-based properties had a strong showing on this year’s ranking.

    By • May 20, 2026
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    Applebee’s offers free delivery to Wyndham Rewards members

    The partnership could expand Applebee’s off-premise channel, which grew by 3.5% to make up nearly 24% of sales during the first quarter.

    By Julie Littman • May 19, 2026
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    Wyndham taps new chief accounting officer, provides CEO health update

    Christopher Androski will succeed Nicola Rossi as chief accounting officer this summer, per an SEC filing, which also detailed that CEO Geoff Ballotti is undergoing cancer treatment.

    By • Updated May 18, 2026
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    Marriott CIO talks enterprisewide AI deployment strategy

    Global Chief Information Officer Naveen Manga said during a virtual event that 2026 is “a year for scale,” as the company continues a multiyear technology transformation with “ambition and caution.”

    By • May 18, 2026
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    Four Seasons appoints Robert Fritz as executive chairman

    Fritz, a longtime executive at Cascade Investment, will guide the brand’s long-term strategy, while founder Isadore Sharp will become chairman emeritus.

    By • May 15, 2026
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    Luxury trades drove US hotel transaction uptick in Q1: JLL

    Total transaction volume rose 14.4% in the first quarter, driven in part by private equity and a “favorable financial environment,” per a new report.

    By • May 14, 2026
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    Hyatt taps new head of Americas following recent leadership changes

    The company named Adam Rohman to the role, succeeding Pete Sears, after appointing other key executives across its Essentials and Luxury portfolios.

    By • May 13, 2026
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    Ashford Hospitality Trust to offload 6 hotels for nearly $155M

    The real estate investment trust has closed seven hotel sales so far this year as it looks to improve leverage, liquidity and cash flow, per CEO Stephen Zsigray.

    By • May 13, 2026
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    Hotels post brighter performance in Q1 as travel demand improves

    In the first quarter of the year, hotel companies saw widespread U.S. RevPAR growth, hit development milestones and leveraged AI in new ways.

    By • May 11, 2026
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    Wynn Resorts reports 10% RevPAR uptick in Vegas as market strengthens

    Following the Q1 gains, CEO Craig Billings said he feels optimistic about Las Vegas operations for the remainder of 2026 as performance trends positively.

    By • May 8, 2026
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    IHG posts Q1 US RevPAR growth, citing ‘robust’ demand fundamentals

    CEO Elie Maalouf said he feels “confident” about full-year performance, particularly with momentum observed in the company’s signings and openings. 

    By • May 7, 2026
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    G6 Hospitality enters midscale extended stay with new leadership appointment

    Former Wyndham executive Krishna Paliwal has been named president of midscale extended stay, “establishing the foundation for the segment’s long-term growth.”

    By • May 7, 2026
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    Wyndham, Choice Hotels debut new AI-powered tools

    Wyndham launched a native ChatGPT app to assist travelers in hotel search and booking, while Choice rolled out a slate of solutions to improve operational efficiency for owners.

    By • May 7, 2026
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    Marriott posts solid Q1 RevPAR growth, raises 2026 guidance

    The first-quarter gains were buoyed by resilient travel demand, CEO Anthony Capuano shared. Marriott also made strides on the development and technology fronts.

    By • May 6, 2026