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Asia-Pacific

Minor Plans to Float a REIT in 2025

Minor International plans to reduce $7 billion in liabilities by launching a real estate investment trust, while expanding its global hospitality portfolio, including new ventures in Japan and Singapore.

Alan Woinski | 1 week 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 | 2 weeks ago

North America

Taylor Swift-Fueled Surge in New Orleans Drives U.S. Hotel Industry Boost

U.S. hotel revenue per available room rose 9.3% year-over-year for the week ending October 26, with New Orleans leading top markets at a 77.6% RevPAR increase – thanks in part to a Taylor Swift performance.

Alan Woinski | 4 weeks ago

North America

OYO to Buy Motel 6 from Blackstone for $525 Million

OYO is acquiring G6 Hospitality from Blackstone for $525 million, adding 1,500 U.S. and Canadian locations while keeping Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands independent.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 2 months ago

North America

Hotel Construction in Los Angeles Declines

Hotel construction in Los Angeles has significantly declined, with many projects facing foreclosure or bankruptcy, and financing difficulties limiting new developments.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 3 months ago

North America

U.S. Lodging Stocks Rise, But Canadian Hotel Occupancy Declines

The DJIA, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 rose on Friday, while Canada's hotel industry saw a slight decline in occupancy in July 2024 after three months of increases.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 3 months ago

North America

U.S. Hotels Expect a Strong Next 12 Months

U.S. travel demand is robust across hotel segments, driven by higher-income leisure and business travelers, but lower-income travel is declining, and recovery varies by hotel type and market, with international travel lagging behind domestic recovery.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 4 months ago

North America

North America Guest Satisfaction Rankings Are In

Luxury and upper upscale hotel segments show strong guest satisfaction, while limited-service segments have declined, with The Luxury Collection, Margaritaville Hotels & Resorts, and others ranking highest in their categories.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 4 months ago

North America

Aimbridge Sues Avion Hospitality For Interfering in Contracts

Aimbridge Hospitality sued Avion Hospitality and its CEO, Robert Burg, for allegedly using confidential information to interfere with its management contracts, resulting in tens of millions in lost revenue.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 5 months ago

North America

U.S. Hotels Report Gains in May 2024

The U.S. hotel industry showed improved performance in May 2024, with notable increases in occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR, especially in New York City.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 5 months ago