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Asia-Pacific

Hilton Hits 1,000 Hotel Milestone in Asia Pacific

Hilton has achieved 1,000 hotels in Asia Pacific ahead of its 2025 goal, with plans to double its portfolio and expand significantly in Greater China and Southeast Asia.

Alan Woinski | 3 days ago

North America

Fontainebleau Miami Beach’s $1.2 Billion Debt Package

Fontainebleau Miami Beach secured $1.3 billion through a CMBS, mezzanine loan, and equity infusion to refinance $1.8 billion in debt.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 3 days ago

Asia-Pacific

Phuket Boosts International Visitors, Bali Grows Domestic Market

Phuket and Bali are experiencing tourism growth with record hotel rates but face infrastructure challenges and have yet to return to pre-COVID arrival levels.

Alan Woinski | 7 days ago

Asia-Pacific

Marriott Pipeline Includes 260 Luxury Properties

Marriott International is expanding its luxury portfolio with new brand extensions, experiential travel offerings, and over 260 properties in development, solidifying its leadership in high-end hospitality.

Alan Woinski | 1 week ago

Asia-Pacific

Singapore Hotels Hit 80% Occupancy Rates

Singapore hotels maintain high occupancy rates despite rising costs, smaller room sizes, and surging prices, with future growth expected to slow due to limited new supply.

Alan Woinski | 2 weeks ago

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 | 3 weeks 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 | 3 weeks ago

North America

Forecasting the Medium-Term Hurricane Impact on Hotels

Baird predicts short-term negative impacts on hotel revenues from recent hurricanes but expects a boost in the intermediate term due to FEMA, insurance, and clean-up crew spending, especially benefiting select service and extended-stay hotels

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 2 months ago

Asia-Pacific

Wyndham and Kamah Sign $70M Multi-Hotel Deal

Kamah Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts in a $70 million deal to develop four new hotels in Dubai and India, focusing on luxury and wellness hospitality under the Trademark Collection by Wyndham brand.

Alan Woinski | 2 months ago

North America

Global Tourism Numbers in First 7 Months Beat 2023, Approach 2019

International tourism in the first seven months of 2024 grew by 11% compared to 2023, nearing 2019 levels, with all regions showing strong recovery, led by the Middle East, and many countries exceeding pre-pandemic arrival numbers and receipts.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 2 months ago