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Kim Woinski

Kim is Vice President of Gaming USA Corporation, the previous owner of the Daily Lodging Report, now owned by Skift. Kim is the primary writer of the Daily Lodging Report – North America. Kim moved to Southwest Florida in July of 2020 and recently became a first time grandmother to baby Susie.

North America

Concord Hospitality's New Partnership With Margaritaville Resorts

Concord Hospitality has partnered with Margaritaville Resorts to manage the Compass Hotel Anna Maria Sound in Bradenton, Florida, featuring 123 rooms, dining, a pool, and a fitness center.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 1 month ago

View of a hotel pool and greens beyond it.

North America

Grand Hyatt Is Having a Global Moment

Grand Hyatt is rapidly expanding and enhancing its global portfolio, with over 10 new hotels opening by 2027 and extensive renovations across existing properties to meet the evolving needs of luxury travelers.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 1 month ago

North America

Insights from Deutsche Bank's Lodging Conference

Deutsche Bank's conference highlighted mixed optimism in the gaming, lodging, and leisure sectors, with discussions on election impacts, leisure demand stabilization, corporate travel growth, M&A opportunities, and cautious investor views on resort acquisitions.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 1 month ago

North America

Marriott Confirms Corporate Layoffs

Marriott International has begun a company-wide restructuring with layoffs across its corporate business, confirmed after hints in previous conference calls.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 1 month ago

North America

Hotel Investment Expected to Increase in 2025

A JLL survey reveals growing optimism in hotel investments, with rising cross-border activity, first-time buyers, and a focus on luxury and extended-stay assets despite challenges from increased capital costs.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 1 month ago

North America

The U.S. Election Day's Impact on Hotel Revenue

STR reported U.S. hotel data for the week ended November 9. U.S. hotel RevPAR fell -3.5%, with occupancy down -3.5%.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 1 month ago

Asia-Pacific

China's Hotel Pipeline at Q3 2024

China's hotel construction pipeline reached 3,853 projects with 703,312 rooms in Q3 2024, showing steady growth, with significant openings forecast for 2025 and 2026.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 1 month ago

a colorful sitting room with bookcases and flowers

North America

Design Hotels Announces 10% Global Portfolio Growth

Design Hotels reported 10% portfolio growth, highlighted by new agreements including new Firmdale properties, and expansion with Grupo Habita, Drift Hotels, and ASH.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 1 month ago

North America

Park Hotels Reveals Impact of Labor and Weather Events

Park Hotels reinstated 2024 earnings guidance noting labor strikes and hurricanes disrupting operations, and announced a 4Q dividend of $0.60-$0.66 per share, yielding about 9.6%.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 1 month ago

North America

Global Hotel Transactions Reach $42 Billion Q3

Global hotel investments are booming, with a 13% RevPAR increase, high cross-border deals, and $42.1B in transactions, driven by strong demand for luxury and select-service hotels.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 1 month ago