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North America
Choice Hotels Addresses Failed Wyndham Merger
Choice Hotels commented on their Wyndham hostile takeover implosion and said it was challenged by a ‘difficult’ administration and a regulatory body that Choice said was ignorant of hotel industry pricing structures, among other reasons. -
North America
MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy Launches
MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy, the brand created by MGM Resorts International and Marriott International, is now accepting reservations for 16 hotel and resort destinations on Marriott’s website and app. -
North America
Host Hotels and Pebblebrook Report Earnings
The earnings season for hotel companies kicked into high gear with Host Hotels and Pebblebrook becoming the first REITs to show their hand. -
North America
Wyndham and Hyatt Earnings Tripped Up in New Ways
Wyndham had their typical quarter, but WH did say fighting off CHH is going to cost them about $75 million, while Hyatt gave a late-night press release that stated their 4Q results would be delayed because they have not finalized accounting relating to ALG’s Unlimited Vacation Club. -
North America
New York City’s Changing Supply Dynamics
Following a decade of historic growth, NYC hotel supply is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 1.6% over the next three years. -
North America
MCR Refinances Its Hotel Portfolio
MCR has refinanced a 16-hotel portfolio for $333 million, generating $51 million of net proceeds. In less than three years, MCR doubled the portfolio’s new operating income, increasing it from $15 million at acquisition to $36 million. -
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. -
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. -
North America
Marriott to Expand Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy
Marriott International, Inc. announced plans to further expand its new Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy brand offering with signed agreements in the United States, Italy, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. -
North America
Accor to Expand Luxury and Lifestyle Brands
As 2024 begins to unfold, Accor is continuing to expand the brands within its Luxury & Lifestyle division to meet the world’s accelerating demand for high-end and culturally relevant travel experiences.