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

Outbound Australians Driving Asia-Pacific Tourism Growth

Australians are traveling internationally at record levels, with Japan, Vietnam, Indonesia, China, and South Korea all seeing substantial year-over-year increases in visitor numbers.

Alan Woinski | 1 week ago

North America

Fitch Sees Strong Hotel Outlook for 2025 on Supply Constraints

Fitch Ratings' 2025 hotel sector outlook is neutral, reflecting stability, moderate growth, and varying regional confidence, with steady revenues supported by limited supply and strong business travel momentum.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 2 weeks ago

Asia-Pacific

OYO Grows in Rajasthan and Sets Overseas Operations Hub in Jaipur

OYO is rapidly expanding in Rajasthan, setting up a back office in Jaipur to support U.S. and European operations, with daily bookings of 1 lakh customers in India and overseas.

Alan Woinski | 2 weeks ago

North America

MCR Secures $300 Million Refinancing for 22-Hotel Portfolio

MCR secured $300 million in refinancing for a 22-hotel portfolio spanning 14 states, replacing $280 million in prior debt through a CMBS transaction with J.P. Morgan and BMO Capital Markets as co-leads.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 2 weeks ago

Asia-Pacific

CapitaLand Deals Underscore Japan's Hospitality Boom

Tokyo Tatemono and The Ascott Limited will launch SEN/KA TOKYO, marking The Crest Collection's debut in Japan in 2029, while CapitaLand's strategic investments in Japanese hospitality signal robust growth opportunities.

Alan Woinski | 2 weeks ago

North America

U.S. Hotel Transactions Rise 30% Year-Over-Year

The U.S. hotel deals market is expected to see steady annual growth of around 10% over the next few years, despite regional variations in activity.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 2 weeks ago

Asia-Pacific

Hilton Hits 1,000 Hotel Milestone in Asia Pacific

Hilton has achieved 1,000 hotels in Asia Pacific ahead of its 2025 goal, with plans to double its portfolio and expand significantly in Greater China and Southeast Asia.

Alan Woinski | 2 weeks ago

North America

Fontainebleau Miami Beach's $1.2 Billion Debt Package

Fontainebleau Miami Beach secured $1.3 billion through a CMBS, mezzanine loan, and equity infusion to refinance $1.8 billion in debt.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 2 weeks ago

Asia-Pacific

Global Tourism Now at 98% of Pre-Pandemic Levels

Global tourism rebounded strongly in 2024, with international arrivals reaching 98% of pre-pandemic levels, driven by post-pandemic demand, increased air connectivity, and growth in key regions like the Middle East, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 2 weeks ago

Asia-Pacific

Phuket Boosts International Visitors, Bali Grows Domestic Market

Phuket and Bali are experiencing tourism growth with record hotel rates but face infrastructure challenges and have yet to return to pre-COVID arrival levels.

Alan Woinski | 2 weeks ago