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North America
Choice Hotels Addresses Failed Wyndham Merger
Choice Hotels commented on their Wyndham hostile takeover implosion and said it was challenged by a ‘difficult’ administration and a regulatory body that Choice said was ignorant of hotel industry pricing structures, among other reasons. -
Asia-Pacific
Hyatt’s Pipeline is 40% in China
Hyatt aims to expand its presence in China’s economy and midscale hotel segments, leveraging local partnerships and focusing on second and third-tier cities. -
North America
A&O to Invest €500 Million in Hostels
Europe hostel chain A&O is set to invest €500 million to aid its expansion across Europe. The company is seeking to expand its presence in European city centers. -
North America
Hilton to Acquire Graduate Hotels Brand
Hilton will acquire the Graduate Hotels brand for $210 million, which includes all rights to the Graduate brand worldwide, franchise agreements for all existing and signed pipeline Graduate Hotels, and future development and growth. -
North America
Hotel Job Growth Slows Down
While U.S. unemployment remains below 4%, employment growth has been slowing and hotel job openings have also slowed. Wage growth outpaced inflation, but RevPAR contracted again in January. -
North America
Choice Hotels Ends Bid to Acquire Wyndham
The market liked this conclusion: both companies’ stock prices rose, with Choice Hotels up 6% and Wyndham Hotels 2%, indicating investor relief – or strategic reassessment. -
Asia-Pacific
Philippines Begins 2024 With a 23% Tourism Bump
The Philippines Dept. of Tourism reported that from January to March 4 this year, over 1.23 million international travelers visited. -
North America
Starwood Capital to Transfer 10 Hotels to a SPAC
Starwood Capital Group signed a deal with SPAC Jaws Mustang Acquisition to merge. If completed, the SPAC will become the direct or indirect owner of Starwood entities’ interests in an initial portfolio of 10 properties, including the 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge. -
North America
Lodging Stocks Rise on U.S. Fed Statement
The Fed Chief made it pretty clear there will be no interest rates lowered for some time and the markets seemed to like the certainty. -
Asia-Pacific
New Four Seasons Properties in Dalian, China and Okinawa, Japan
The all-new Four Seasons Hotel Dalian is the first international luxury brand to open in the Chinese city in the past decade, while the forthcoming property in Okinawa will open in 2027.