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North America

Wyndham Debuts Registry Collection Hotels in the U.S.

Wyndham launches its first U.S. Registry Collection Hotel with the renovated Mining Exchange in Colorado Springs, offering 128 rooms, dining, a spa, an art gallery, and 15,000 square feet of event space.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 1 month 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 | 2 months ago

North America

U.S. Hotel Construction Reaches 16-Month High

The U.S. hotel construction pipeline has reached a 16-month high with significant growth in midscale and economy segments, driven by newer brands and extended-stay projects.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 3 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 | 4 months ago

North America

Disney Vacation Club’s New Island Tower

Disney's Island Tower at Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, opening December 2024, says it will be an eco-friendly addition to Walt Disney World.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 5 months ago

North America

Marriott International Expands Canadian Pipeline

Marriott International has significantly strengthened its presence in Canada, experiencing a 36% increase in hotel-level leisure revenue in 2023.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 5 months ago

North America

Marriott Vacations’ New Timeshares Collection

Marriott Vacations Worldwide introduced The Marriott Vacation Clubs City Collection, featuring branded properties in seven cities with plans for expansion to other urban areas, including the addition of two Westin Vacation Club properties.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 7 months ago

North America

Marriott’s Earnings Were Good but the Reactions Were Bad

The stock market being as ugly as NJ and NY weather this morning probably had a lot more to do with Marriott’s outsized decline than the actual earnings report.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 8 months ago

North America

Latest Data on U.S. Hotel Performance

U.S. Hotel Industry Performance (Oct 2023): Shows mixed results with slight declines in occupancy (-1.8%) and EBIDTA PAR (-1.2%), but increases in ADR (+3.0%), RevPAR (+1.2%), TRevPAR (+4.0%), GOPPAR (+3.7%), and LPAR (+5.9%). Hyatt plans over 35 new luxury hotels by 2025 across its brand portfolio. Other notable openings include Auberge Resorts' Bowie House in Texas, Six Senses Xala in Mexico, Riu Palace Pacifico's refurbishment in Mexico, and new Universal Orlando resorts.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 10 months ago

North America

Accor Forecasts Robust Revenue and Profit for 2023

PEB reported better-than-expected 3Q results, but concerns arose from their commentary about a cooling US leisure demand and a weak 4Q guidance. Accor anticipates full-year RevPAR growth of over 20%, with strong 3Q RevPAR growth in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific segments. Various hotel developments were announced, including a Marriott conversion in New Orleans, renovations in Indian Wells, a hotel sale in Boston, and plans for a new luxury brand in San Miguel de Allende, among others.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 12 months ago