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North America
Hilton Grand Vacations Completes Acquisition of Bluegreen Vacations
Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. completed the previously disclosed acquisition of Bluegreen Vacations. The transaction broadens HGV’s offerings, customer reach, and sales locations, creating a premier vacation ownership, and experiences company. -
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Hilton Launches Hilton for Business
Hilton debuted Hilton for Business, a new, digital-forward travel program empowering professionals running small- and medium-sized businesses to simplify travel management while enhancing rewards and discounts for their loyalty. -
North America
Ryman Hospitality Anticipates $1 Billion CapEx Allocation
Ahead of Ryman Hospitality Properties’ Investor Day, Truist Securities upped their price target for the REIT. -
North America
Hilton’s Home2 Suites Announces Newest Property
Home2 Suites by Hilton announced its newest property, Home2 Suites by Hilton Phoenix Downtown. -
North America
Choice Hotels Disputes Wyndham’s Claims
Choice Hotels International issued an investor presentation that they said disputed the false and misleading antitrust claims made by Wyndham Hotels & Resorts in connection with CHH’s attempt to acquire WH. -
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Hilton’s Names its New Extended Stay Brand
Hilton announced LivSmart Studios by Hilton is the official name of its new studio apartment-style, extended-stay hotel brand. LivSmart Studios already has more that 350 deals in various stages of negotiation. -
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Four Seasons Unveils Expansion of Residential Offerings
Four Seasons will develop the Four Seasons Residences at The Ocean Club in Nassau, Bahamas. This project, set to open in 2027, will include 67 Private Residences with luxurious amenities including an oceanfront pool, private cabanas, a beachfront restaurant, a spa, and more. -
North America
Wells Fargo Expects Hotels Exposed to Group and Leisure to Thrive in 2024
Wells Fargo predicts a stabilization in interest rates in 2024, benefiting hotel sector growth, with a focus on high-end leisure and Asia Pacific markets. Oppenheimer raised the target price for Host Hotels, and Driftwood Capital secured a significant refinancing loan for Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront Hotel. There were key personnel changes in various hotel groups, such as Concord Hospitality and Great Wolf Resorts, indicating a focus on business development and wellness. -
North America
Four Seasons Hotel and Condos Coming to Telluride
STR reported US lodging data for the week ended December 30. RevPAR was down -9.7% led by a -7.1% decline in occupancy. Speculators are questioning whether everyone is thinking the Fed is going to cut interest rates more than they really will. Real estate developers Fort Partners and Merrimac Ventures are building a Four Seasons hotel and condo resort in Telluride, Colorado . -
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U.S. Average Daily Rates Continue Increase
The DJIA fell 285 points, Nasdaq was down 174, the S&P 500 fell 38 points, and the 10-year treasury yield was down nearly .10 to 3.91%. Let’s hope the first two trading days do not represent the rest of the year. STR’s global “bubble chart” update through December 16, 2023 showed 75% of markets with growth in RevPAR compared to 2019. Could there be a hotel building moratorium in one of the most popular areas of Southern Florida?