North America Hyatt to Sell Playa’s Real Estate Portfolio Hyatt sells $2B Playa resort portfolio to Tortuga, partly backed by private equity firm KSL. Plus: Goldman exits $100m Greek project. Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 1 month ago
North America Canadian Hotel Performance Soars as Global Brands Expand Presence Canada hotels gain 5.3% RevPAR in May; multiple hotel deals, acquisitions, renovations & new openings across North America and Europe. Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 1 month ago
Asia-Pacific Thai Group Onyx Hospitality Plans Property REIT Launch Onyx Hospitality Group said it's planning to launch Onyx Leasehold Real Estate Investment Trust, combining four properties. Plus more hotel development news from Asia Pacific. Alan Woinski | 2 months ago
North America Subdued Tone Among Hotel REITs at Nareit Conference Hotel REIT executives at Nareit showed caution due to transaction market weakness and uncertainty, with Truist citing stock frustration. Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 2 months ago
North America San Diego Could Welcome a 25-Story Hotel J Street plans to convert Tower 180 in Downtown San Diego into a 560-key dual-branded Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotel. Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 2 months ago
Asia-Pacific India International Visitor Spending Hits Record High International tourism revenue in India soared to $36.8 billion in 2024, marking a 9% increase above pre-pandemic levels. Alan Woinski | 2 months ago
Asia-Pacific Choice Hotels Adds 9,500 High-End Rooms in China Choice Hotels International is expanding in China, announcing a distribution and franchise agreement with SSAW Hotels & Resorts Group. Alan Woinski | 2 months ago
Asia-Pacific Leela Owner Schloss Bangalore Cuts IPO Size Before May 26 Listing The Leela owner, Schloss Bangalore’s IPO dreams are still alive, but not as grand as before. Alan Woinski | 3 months ago
North America U.S. RevPar Hit Record First-Quarter Highs JLL reports record Q1 2025 RevPAR with $4.6B in U.S. hotel transactions, as Middle Eastern, European and Asian investors target urban assets. Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 3 months ago
North America Boston May Get 15-Story Hotel Near Convention Center There's a proposed 15-story hotel that may be built next to the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. Alan Woinski | 4 months ago