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Forecasting the Medium-Term Hurricane Impact on Hotels

Baird predicts short-term negative impacts on hotel revenues from recent hurricanes but expects a boost in the intermediate term due to FEMA, insurance, and clean-up crew spending, especially benefiting select service and extended-stay hotels
North America

Hyatt Unveils Plans for Luxury and Lifestyle Expansion

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is expanding its luxury and lifestyle hotel portfolio with over 20 recent and planned openings across the U.S., Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean through 2025.
North America

OYO to Buy Motel 6 from Blackstone for $525 Million

OYO is acquiring G6 Hospitality from Blackstone for $525 million, adding 1,500 U.S. and Canadian locations while keeping Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands independent.
North America

Hotel Worker Strikes Resume in Boston

About 400 workers at four Boston hotels began a three-day strike on Thursday. They're seeking higher wages and staffing levels.
North America

Aman Has a Global Wellness Advisor

Top-end brand Aman has a new global wellness ambassador, and they don't settle for second rate. Meet tennis superstar Novak Djokovic.
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.
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.
North America

Hyatt to Buy Standard International's Brands

Hyatt Hotels announced plans to acquire Standard International's brands and affiliates, creating a new lifestyle group led by Amar Lalvani, with a $150 million base purchase and potential additional payments.
North America

Marriott Drops Sonder a Lifeline

Marriott International has entered a long-term licensing agreement with Sonder Holdings to add over 9,000 rooms to its portfolio under a new "Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy" collection, contributing to a projected 2024 net room growth of 6-6.5%.