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Aimbridge Hospitality names William Davenport CFO
The finance executive previously served as CFO at restaurant chain Velvet Taco and sports entertainment company Topgolf.
By Noelle Mateer • June 5, 2024 -
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STR, Tourism Economics ‘significantly’ downgrade US hotel forecast for 2024-25
Higher cost of living is reducing lower-to-middle-income households’ ability to travel, and increased operating expenses are impacting hotel profit margins, according to the latest forecast.
By Noelle Mateer • June 4, 2024 -
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More hoteliers will sell than refinance as loan maturity nears: JLL
High interest rates, rising insurance costs and other financial challenges will push hotel owners to consider transacting to repay debt that’s coming due by the end of 2024.
By Jenna Graber • June 3, 2024 -
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REIT bets on Phoenix with $43M Hilton extended stay buy
Chatham Lodging Trust acquired the downtown Home2 Suites hotel hoping to capitalize on strong demand from multiple traveler segments.
By Jenna Graber • June 3, 2024 -
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Stonebridge names Rob Smith president and CEO
The hotel industry veteran jumps ship from management company Aimbridge Hospitality to assume the leadership position.
By Jenna Graber • May 31, 2024 -
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Host Hotels buys Hawaii’s Turtle Bay Resort for $725M
The 450-room resort will be rebranded under Marriott's Ritz-Carlton flag amid high travel demand on Oahu.
By Noelle Mateer • May 30, 2024 -
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Hotel Equities names Eric McCarthy-Zink CFO
The hospitality industry veteran will work to “streamline processes to enhance efficiency and drive performance” for the hotel owner, operator and developer.
By Jenna Graber • May 24, 2024 -
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Hotels to see ‘marginal’ performance gains despite economic woes: PwC
Hotel occupancy, ADR and RevPAR will rise this year and into 2025 even as “economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions” continue, the professional services company forecasts.
By Jenna Graber • May 23, 2024 -
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Henderson Park acquires Arizona Biltmore for $705M
With the buy, the global private equity firm gains a foothold in Phoenix, which CEO Nick Weber calls “one of the country’s premier hospitality markets.”
By Jenna Graber • May 21, 2024 -
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Wyndham names Amit Sripathi chief development officer
Sripathi succeeds Chip Ohlsson, who will leave Wyndham in June after more than 30 years with the company.
By Noelle Mateer • May 17, 2024 -
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Rio Hotel & Casino names Patrick Miller CEO amid $340M transformation
The former MGM Resorts exec will head the Las Vegas property as it prepares to join the Destination by Hyatt brand this fall.
By Jenna Graber • May 15, 2024 -
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Aimbridge taps longtime Marriott exec as chief global growth officer
Eric Jacobs will succeed Allison Reid as the hospitality management company continues leadership shakeups.
By Noelle Mateer • May 14, 2024 -
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Hyatt sees ‘normalized’ US RevPAR growth, record pipeline in Q1
The company is also making progress on its goal to permanently reduce owned real estate, CEO Mark Hoplamazian said.
By Noelle Mateer • May 9, 2024 -
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Conversions, extended stay drove Choice Hotels pipeline growth in Q1
The hotel company’s record domestic rooms pipeline grew 11% sequentially in the first quarter of 2024, including a 59% increase for conversion rooms.
By Jenna Graber • May 8, 2024 -
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Wynn CEO credits Super Bowl for Q1 growth, remains ‘bullish’ on Vegas
Entertainment drivers like the Sphere are bringing leisure travelers to the market, while group demand at Wynn Las Vegas is pacing to have its “best year ever.”
By Jenna Graber • May 8, 2024 -
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IHG’s Americas RevPAR slumps in first quarter
CEO Elie Maalouf said the market has already recovered from the pandemic, blaming “adverse calendar timing” for room profitability in the quarter.
By Noelle Mateer • May 3, 2024 -
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MGM CEO: Marriott loyalty partnership ‘exceeds expectations’
MGM said it expects the relationship to be a growth driver in 2024 as the company reports a “record” first quarter, which also benefited from luxury strength in Las Vegas.
By Noelle Mateer • May 2, 2024 -
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International markets buoy Marriott Q1 as US RevPAR growth slows
Group and large corporate travel boosted RevPAR in the U.S. and Canada as leisure travel normalized in the region.
By Noelle Mateer • May 1, 2024 -
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Vegas segment a bright spot in tough Q1 for Caesars Entertainment
The gaming and resort company took a “butt-kicking” in the quarter, according to CEO Tom Reeg, but occupancy in Las Vegas hit an all-time high for Q1.
By Noelle Mateer • May 1, 2024 -
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Failed Choice Hotels deal drives developer interest for Wyndham in Q1
Wyndham grew its development pipeline to record highs in the quarter, bolstered by an easing of developer uncertainty surrounding Choice Hotels’ takeover bid.
By Jenna Graber • April 25, 2024 -
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Record pipeline, group travel drive Hilton growth in Q1
The company made several moves to further bolster its pipeline in the quarter, particularly through acquisitions and partnerships in the growing lifestyle segment.
By Noelle Mateer • April 24, 2024 -
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Red Roof names Zack Gharib president
Gharib replaces George Limbert, who stepped down last year, and is tasked with leading the company’s strategic portfolio growth.
By Jenna Graber • April 23, 2024 -
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Concord Hospitality appoints Will Loughran chief operating officer
The 30-year industry veteran will take over for Nick Kellock, who is retiring next month.
By Jenna Graber • April 23, 2024 -
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Median sale price of large US hotels declined in Q1: Cornell
Despite the dip, real estate researchers expect to see a rise in the price of large hotels in the second quarter of 2024.
By Michele Laufik • April 22, 2024 -
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Ashford Hospitality’s Stephen Zsigray to take over as CEO
The company veteran will assume the top job July 1 after Rob Hays steps down.
By Jenna Graber • April 19, 2024
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