Corporate/Finance


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    Retrieved from 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge on November 06, 2026
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    Host Hotels & Resorts buys 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, Renaissance Plano

    The acquisitions, totaling roughly $374 million combined, help the REIT expand its foothold in New York as well as enter the Dallas-Fort Worth market.

    By Lara Ewen • Nov. 6, 2026
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    Wynn reaches deal with striking Boston union workers, posts Q3 results

    Encore Boston Harbor workers ratified a new collective bargaining agreement Thursday after a monthslong strike, the same day Wynn reported widespread third-quarter declines.

    By • Nov. 6, 2026
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    Column

    Lodging Lowdown: Remington names CTO, Hersha sells Boston Hilton

    Plus, Peachtree Group opened a dual-branded Marriott hotel in Dallas amid its broader development push in Texas.

    By • Nov. 6, 2026
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    Marriott focuses on AI, loyalty as tech enhances experiences

    AI is changing how travelers discover travel options, while the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program deepens the brand’s relationships with guests, CEO Anthony Capuano said.

    By Bryan Wassel • Nov. 5, 2026
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    Gencom plots European growth following first luxury buy in region

    After acquiring Rosewood London, the Miami-based firm plans to expand its luxury portfolio across Europe, using a similar investment approach as in the U.S., Chief Investment Officer Alessandro Colantonio shared. 

    By • Nov. 5, 2026
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    Gencom acquires InterContinental Miami from Strategic Hotels & Resorts

    The firm grows its luxury hotel portfolio with the 653-key waterfront resort, following other recent investments in New York City and Miami.

    By • Nov. 3, 2026
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    Choice Hotels cites extended stay as ‘key growth driver’ in Q3

    The company saw U.S. RevPAR increase 3.8% YOY in the quarter, driven in part by infrastructure-related demand and other encouraging travel trends, CEO Dom Dragisich said.

    By • Nov. 2, 2026
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    Marriott saw strong RevPAR, development gains in Q3

    The quarterly results reflect “remarkably robust” travel demand this year, said CEO Anthony Capuano, who also touted momentum on the loyalty and technology fronts.

    By • Nov. 2, 2026
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    Lodging Lowdown: Trailborn names new CFO, Wyndham Rewards expands with vacation rentals

    Plus, Sixth Street acquired the Four Seasons Scottsdale in Arizona from Braemar for $372 million, and Sage Hospitality Group is expanding in the Pacific Northwest.

    By • Oct. 30, 2026
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    Luxury drives Hyatt’s Q3 RevPAR growth above expectations

    The company also saw “exceptionally strong development activity” in the third quarter, as it looks to expand its brand presence across the U.S., said CEO Mark Hoplamazian.

    By • Oct. 29, 2026
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    MGM Resorts amends deal with People Inc., shares Q3 results

    Hours before reporting revenue and adjusted EBITDA declines for the quarter, MGM announced it amended its existing Voting Agreement with its largest shareholder.

    By • Oct. 29, 2026
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    Caesars posts Q3 Las Vegas declines as Fertitta takeover looms

    Caesars did not host an earnings call to address its systemwide earnings results for the third quarter, citing the $17.6 billion go-private deal.

    By • Oct. 28, 2026
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    Hilton raises full-year RevPAR outlook after ‘strong’ Q3 results

    Systemwide RevPAR increased 5.8% year over year during the quarter, driven by strength in demand and “favorable macro trends,” CEO Chris Nassetta said.

    By • Oct. 27, 2026
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    BWH Hotels rebrands to WorldHotels in ‘comprehensive transformation’

    The “strategic evolution” brings more than 4,000 hotels under the WorldHotels name and introduces a new guest experience, a unified loyalty program and new digital infrastructure.

    By • Oct. 27, 2026
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    Opinion

    What hotels worldwide can learn from the UAE’s resilience

    Hotels in the Middle East have adapted their operations, used a team-first leadership approach and held onto market faith to weather challenging times, writes a hospitality VP.

    By Sahiti Gaddam • Oct. 26, 2026
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    IHG reports Q3 RevPAR growth driven by ‘strength of US economy’

    In the U.S., RevPAR grew by 6.9% YOY in Q3, while CEO Elie Maalouf predicts 2026 to be “another year of record development activity.”

    By • Oct. 22, 2026
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    Hilton offers loyalty members option to pay with points during digital checkout

    Pay with Points allows Hilton Honors members to apply loyalty points toward their bill during digital checkout, a first for a major hotel brand, Hilton claims.

    By • Oct. 22, 2026
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    Wyndham posts Q3 US RevPAR gains amid ‘healthier’ demand trends

    The company also saw its global system size and development pipeline grow year over year in the third quarter, with continued momentum expected for the remainder of 2026.

    By • Oct. 22, 2026
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    Hilton to move stock listing to Nasdaq

    The hotel giant plans to switch from the NYSE to Nasdaq, marking a milestone in its evolution as an “innovative” hospitality leader.

    By • Oct. 21, 2026
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    Hotel execs share what’s top of mind at 2026’s Lodging Conference

    At the annual fall event, hotel leaders addressed challenges the industry is facing, development opportunities, how AI is changing the search landscape and more.

    By • Oct. 20, 2026
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    Sandpiper Hospitality to bring 12-plus hotels under management

    The hotel management company is scaling its U.S. portfolio by adding four new brands as well as hotels under existing extended stay flags.

    By • Oct. 20, 2026
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    4 key takeaways from 2026’s Lodging Conference

    At the event, hotel executives discussed the state of the industry, how AI is changing distribution, and opportunities in the outdoors and luxury segments.

    By • Oct. 19, 2026
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    Hotel asset managers anticipate RevPAR growth for full-year 2026: survey

    Despite concerns about demand and wages, asset managers are optimistic about the RevPAR landscape, per new findings from the Hospitality Asset Managers Association.

    By • Oct. 19, 2026
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    Column

    Lodging Lowdown: Hotel Equities, Indigo Road Hospitality make leadership appointments

    Plus, PM Hotel Group expands its portfolio near Portland, Oregon, with three additional hotels.

    By • Oct. 15, 2026
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    Retrieved from Dreamscape Hospitality on October 14, 2026
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    Dreamscape names Adam Patenaude president and CEO

    Having served as president of the hotel management company for the past two years, Patenaude adds chief executive to his title.

    By • Oct. 14, 2026