Westin Hotels & Resorts

North America

Marriott Re-imagines the W Hollywood

W Hollywood, reimagined by Marriott International, Trinity Investments, and Oaktree Capital, now offers redesigned amenities including 319 rooms, dining options, a rooftop venue, a revamped gym, and extensive event spaces.
Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 4 days ago
Asia-Pacific

India Leads Asia Pacific Hotel Growth

India is poised to lead Asia Pacific's hotel market in 2024, with record-breaking hotel investments and signings, particularly in Tier-2 cities.
Alan Woinski | 6 days ago
North America

Regent Hotels Returns to the U.S.

The Regent Santa Monica Beach opened on October 1 as Regent's first U.S. hotel since IHG's 2018 acquisition, following a $150 million renovation.
Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 1 week ago
North America

CitizenM Opens Its Second Boston Property

citizenM has opened its second Boston property, citizenM Boston Back Bay, a 15-story hotel with 399 guestrooms, curated artwork, and a rooftop bar, making it the company's largest hotel within the Lyrik development.
Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 4 weeks ago
Asia-Pacific

APAC Hotel Management Terms Rise to 17 Years on Average

The Hotel Management Contract Survey 2024 by JLL and Baker McKenzie found that the average term of hotel management agreements in Asia Pacific increased to 17.4 years, with varying durations by market, declining base fees, rising sales and marketing fees, and a growing focus on performance-based incentive fees and termination provisions.
Alan Woinski | 1 month ago
North America

Roosevelt Hotel Privatization Decision Delayed Again

The Privatization Commission board of Pakistan could not decide on the mode of privatizing the Roosevelt Hotel in New York, with members divided between leasing it for 99 years or developing it through a joint venture.
Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 1 month ago
North America

Corporate Travel Managers Expect Spending to Increase

Deloitte's 2024 Corporate Travel Report indicates rising corporate travel spending driven by increased prices and trip frequency, with significant growth expected through live events and client-related travel, alongside efforts in cost mitigation and sustainability progress.
Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 3 months ago
Asia-Pacific

Accor Introduces Peppers Edge Brand to China

Accor Greater China announced a dual-branded project on Banping Island in Wenzhou, featuring the debut of Peppers Edge and an MGallery luxury resort, both opening in late 2027.
Alan Woinski | 3 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 | 3 months ago