Small Luxury Hotels of the World

North America

Marriott and Choice Report Q3 Earnings

Choice Hotels’ Q3 results led to a stock uptick, while Marriott’s mixed report and lower Q4 guidance saw its shares decline despite share buybacks and a new cost-cutting plan.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 3 weeks ago

Asia-Pacific

Hilton Plans 150 Luxury Hotels in Asia Pacific

Hilton plans to significantly expand its luxury hotel portfolio in Asia Pacific, aiming to surpass 150 properties by partnering with Small Luxury Hotels of the World and introducing new luxury brands to the market.

Alan Woinski | 3 months ago

North America

Hotel Worker Strikes Could Pick Up Steam

The nationwide hotel strike is intensifying, impacting major hotel chains and owners, with concerns about the long-term effects of either giving in to union demands or enduring prolonged strikes.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 3 months ago

North America

New York City Targets Hotel Labor Sub-Contracting

A proposed bill in New York City aims to ban nonunion hotels from outsourcing key functions, potentially disrupting hotels that subcontract consumer-facing work to firms that pay employees lower wages for tasks like housekeeping and security.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 4 months ago

Asia-Pacific

Two New Casino Resorts Planned for Manila

Tycoon Manuel Villar Jr. plans to open his first casino in Manila by 2025, investing $1 billion in two integrated casino resorts, with the first located at Vista Mall Global South in Las Pinas and the second in the Villar City development.

Alan Woinski | 4 months ago

North America

Hilton Beefs Up Its Luxury Portfolio

Hilton is dramatically expanding its portfolio of luxury hotel experiences with the addition of nearly 400 boutique properties from the Small Luxury Hotels of the World collection.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 5 months ago

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.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 8 months ago

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.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 9 months ago

Asia-Pacific

Deutsche Hospitality Rebrands as H World

Deutsche Hospitality has undergone a rebranding and is now known as H World International. The strategic move is aimed at bolstering the global expansion efforts of its parent company, H World,

Alan Woinski | 9 months ago

North America

Hilton’s New Partnership With Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Hilton and Small Luxury Hotels of the World announced an exclusive strategic partnership that will welcome Hilton guests to hundreds of independently minded luxury hotels in the most sought-after destinations around the world.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 10 months ago