Airport Delays Begin to Hit Hotel Bookings, AHLA Warns
GlobalData and AHLA warn that U.S. airport delays are reducing hotel bookings in gateway cities. Plus, hotel deal news.
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.
Canada Hotel Industry Posts Second Straight Month of Performance Gains
Minor Hotels launched Colbert Collection, a new global premium soft brand for independent hotels. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.
Marriott Debuts Series by Marriott Brand in U.S.
Marriott launched Series by Marriott in the U.S. with a Santa Barbara conversion and signed 11 European hotel projects. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.
A JW Marriott Resort Sells for $835 Million
Sculptor is buying the JW Marriott Marco Island resort for $835 million, while the Goodtime Hotel faces foreclosure. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.
Concord Hospitality Expands U.S. Portfolio
Concord Hospitality expands its U.S. portfolio with new hotel openings, and Sandals plans a $200 million rebuild of three Jamaica resorts. Bernstein analysts suggest Hyatt could attract a mega-merger bid as the Pritzker family loosens its voting control of the chain. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.
Hilton Announces Franchise Agreement with Yotel
Hilton established Select by Hilton with Yotel as its first franchise partner across 23 hotels in 10 countries under the brand. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.
Queensgate Phases Out Generator Brand in U.S.
Queensgate, which ran Generator hotels in the U.S., is changing the branding. The Sheraton Atlantic City hotel will halve its 500 rooms for apartments despite casino industry objections to the conversion. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.
Hunter Conference Bullishness on Hotel Transactions
CBRE Hotels' Robert Webster called this the second best buying opportunity of his career, as the Hunter conference buzzed with transaction optimism. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.
CoStar: World Cup RevPAR Gains Likely to Be Modest
IHG's Garner Hotels hits 100 properties globally while Wyndham's Trademark Collection surpasses 100 U.S. hotels, as JPMorgan favors C-Corps. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.
Government Shutdown Cut Business Travel But Leisure Revenue Grew
A 43-day U.S. government shutdown cut business travel in 4Q25 while global leisure revenue grew and Hilton laid out big plans for Brazil. Plus, hotel deal and development news.