Hotel Equities

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 | 1 week ago
North America

U.S. Hotel RevPAR Goes Up

STR reported U.S. lodging data for the week ending August 31, showing a 3.6% rise in RevPAR, with ADR up 1.6% and occupancy up 1.9%. Group RevPAR increased 7.2% on a 7.1% occupancy boost.
Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 2 weeks ago
North America

3 Large Texas Hotels Secure Refinancing

JLL Capital Markets successfully refinanced three major Texas hotels—Sheraton Dallas, Marriott Marquis Houston, and Fairmont Austin—securing significant loans for each property.
Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 3 weeks ago
North America

Blackstone and AAHOA Invest in M3 Hotel Software

M3, LLC has secured a majority investment from Blackstone Growth, with AAHOA also investing, to accelerate its growth and expand its hotel management software.
Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 1 month ago
North America

Corporate Travel Managers Expect Spending to Increase

Deloitte's 2024 Corporate Travel Report indicates rising corporate travel spending driven by increased prices and trip frequency, with significant growth expected through live events and client-related travel, alongside efforts in cost mitigation and sustainability progress.
Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 2 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 | 2 months ago
North America

Choice Hotels Unveils Renovations for Radisson and Radisson Blu

Choice Hotels International is refreshing over 50 properties in its Radisson and Radisson Blu brands with contemporary designs and personalized service, featuring Scandinavian-inspired minimalist styles.
Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 3 months ago
North America

Ritz-Carlton Expands to Mexico’s Caribbean Coast

The Ritz-Carlton brand will make its debut on Mexico's Caribbean coast with The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Riviera Maya, featuring 127 residences, with sales and construction starting this year and the first phase debuting in 2026.
Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 3 months ago
a path through grass-covered dunes to the water
North America

IHG Expands Portfolio in Mexico

IHG Hotels & Resorts is significantly expanding its luxury and lifestyle portfolio in Mexico, Latin America, and the Caribbean, with multiple new openings planned through 2027, including properties from its Six Senses, InterContinental, Kimpton, Vignette Collection, and Hotel Indigo brands.
Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 4 months ago