Alan Woinski

Alan is the founder of the Daily Lodging Report, now owned by Skift, and remains editor. He also founded the Gaming Industry Daily Report and Gaming Industry Weekly Report which remains under the ownership of Gaming USA Corporation, owned by Alan and his wife Kim. Alan and Kim recently moved from Bergen County, NJ to Southwest, Florida and are loving the SWFL lifestyle. Both Alan and Kim recently became grandparents for the first time to a beautiful baby girl.

Asia-Pacific

Philippines Adds 40,000 Hotel Rooms

Leechiu Property Consultants reported 158 new hotel projects across the Philippines, adding 40,084 rooms, with full recovery in foreign arrivals expected by 2026, generating PHP250 billion in investments and 57,000 jobs.

Alan Woinski | 3 months ago

North America

Choice Hotels Expands Upscale Portfolio

Choice Hotels expanded its upscale Cambria brand by introducing a conversion model that helped overcome financing challenges and spurred growth, with 74 properties now open and 62 more in development.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 3 months ago

Asia-Pacific

China's Golden Week May Exceed Expectations

Golden Week saw a significant boost in tourism in China, with passenger trips and travel orders surpassing pre-pandemic levels, reflecting growing confidence in the economy.

Alan Woinski | 3 months ago

North America

City Express by Marriott to Expand Into the U.S. and Canada

Marriott International is expanding its City Express by Marriott brand into the U.S. and Canada, entering the affordable midscale segment.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 3 months ago

Asia-Pacific

Wyndham and Kamah Sign $70M Multi-Hotel Deal

Kamah Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts in a $70 million deal to develop four new hotels in Dubai and India, focusing on luxury and wellness hospitality under the Trademark Collection by Wyndham brand.

Alan Woinski | 3 months ago

North America

Choice Hotels Introduces Design Package for Hoteliers

Choice Hotels International is expanding its portfolio of solutions for its extended-stay hotel conversions with the introduction of Lobby in a Box, a modular design package.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 3 months ago

Asia-Pacific

Growth Disparity in Asia-Pacific Hotel Markets

CoStar's STR reports uneven growth across Asia-Pacific markets in 2024, with Japan and Vietnam showing the strongest potential for continued growth.

Alan Woinski | 3 months ago

North America

Hyatt Expands Select Service Pipeline in Americas

Hyatt Hotels is expanding its select service pipeline by 25% in the Americas, with significant global growth of its Caption by Hyatt and Hyatt Studios brands, while also upgrading its Hyatt House and Hyatt Place brands for better efficiency and guest experience.

Alan Woinski | 3 months ago

North America

CBRE: Hotel Performances Vary Worldwide

CBRE’s 2024 Global Hotels Midyear Outlook highlights modest RevPAR growth in the U.S., strong resilience in Northern Latin America, slower growth in Europe with luxury outperforming, rising occupancy in the Middle East, and increased air travel boosting Asia Pacific markets.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 3 months ago

Asia-Pacific

China Expands Visa-Free Policy to More European Travelers

China has introduced a visa-free policy for citizens of 17 European countries, allowing short stays of up to 15 days to boost tourism and business travel until the end of 2025.

Alan Woinski | 3 months ago