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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 | 1 month ago

North America

Large Hotel Transactions Are on the Rise

JLL reports a significant rise in large hotel transactions, particularly in luxury markets, with 2024 seeing a 59% increase in single-asset deals over $200 million, totaling $4 billion.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 1 month ago

North America

Lodging Stocks Follow Rest of the Market Down

Financial markets plunged with major indices and lodging stocks down sharply, except for SHCO which rose 6%.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 2 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 | 3 months ago

North America

U.S. RevPAR Declines for First Time in 3 Years

Thanks to the shift in Easter in 2024 from March to April, RevPAR was down as a whole – but not in the top 25 markets in the U.S.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 5 months ago

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.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 7 months ago

North America

Choice Hotels Tries Another Time With Wyndham

Choice Hotels issued a press release urging Wyndham stockholders to tender their shares before the March 8 deadline. We would characterize the press release as of begging WH shareholders to threaten they will pull the plug.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 7 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 | 8 months ago

North America

Accor Plans to Open 100 Luxury and Lifestyle Hotels by 2025

Accor will open 100 luxury and lifestyle hotels by 2025, with plans to sign at least 50 more projects per year.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 8 months ago

North America

IHG and Best Western Announce Openings

IHG Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of a new build Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel in Arkansas, while Best Western Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of the Best Western Halito Inn in Oklahoma.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 8 months ago