TMGOC Ventures Acquires a 455-Room Marriott Hotel
Wheelock Street may acquire the $458M Historic Cavalier resort in Virginia Beach, as Moon Palace opens 2,171 suites in Punta Cana. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.
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.
Deicorp Taps Marriott for Sydney Project
Deicorp announced a partnership with hotel operator Trilogy Hotels and Marriott International to bring Courtyard by Marriott back to Sydney. Plus, more hotel deal and development news from APAC.
Chicago Could Get a New Boutique Hotel
BofA Securities says the lodging sector beat Q1 earnings by about 5% on average, but high expectations muted investor reactions. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.
City Express by Marriott Debuts in Asia Pacific
City Express by Marriott announced the brand’s debut in the Asia Pacific region by way of Japan. Plus, more hotel deal and development news from APAC.
A Stellar Quarter for Most Hotels
A strong first quarter for most hotel groups. AHLA released its FIFA World Cup hotel outlook as Marriott, Hilton, and Wyndham report solid early bookings despite concerns. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.
Earnings From Hyatt, Wyndham, and Choice
Hyatt, Wyndham, and Choice Hotels reported earnings. Hyatt saw great strength in Europe thanks to the Olympics and in China, too. Wyndham become more optimistic about the year. Choice struggled. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.
Chain Hotels Gain Ground Across China
In China, chain hotel room inventory grew by 760,000 units or 11% year-on-year in 2025. Plus, hotel deal and development news.
Los Angeles Gets a New Boutique Hotel
The Ivory, an intimate 48-room boutique hideaway, is now open in the heart of Koreatown in Los Angeles. Plus, more hotel development news.
Ennismore to Bring The Hoxton to India
Ennismore, in partnership with Accor India and InterGlobe Hotels, announced the signing of The Hoxton, Bengaluru City. Plus, more hotel news.
Dallas Leads U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline
Dallas continues to lead all U.S. markets with 184 projects in its hotel construction pipeline at the close of the first quarter. Plus, more hotel deal news.