Corporate/Finance

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    Las Vegas’ Rio Hotel & Casino joins Destination by Hyatt

    Following the first phase of a $340 million renovation, the luxury resort — in a “vibrant” location for leisure, convention and group travel — has transitioned under Hyatt’s Independent Collection.

    By • Nov. 22, 2024
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    Driftwood Hospitality Management appoints execs to specialized leadership roles

    The hotel management company appointed a chief operating officer, a chief strategy officer and a vice president of operations following the creation of specialized divisions.

    By • Nov. 22, 2024
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    LuxUrban to get $7M capital infusion following year of legal, financial troubles

    The company plans to form a joint venture with Lockwood Development Partners and Bright Hospitality Management that will bring investment and property enhancements to two of its New York City properties.

    By • Nov. 21, 2024
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    STR, Tourism Economics downgrade 2024 RevPAR growth outlook

    Based on current economic conditions, upper-tier hotels will continue to drive industry performance, but the changing presidential administration could alter 2025 growth patterns.

    By • Nov. 21, 2024
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    Travel center operator Love’s to sell its hotels by early 2025

    The company determined this summer that it would offload the 19 properties by Q1 of next year to focus more on its convenience stores, restaurants and truck care solutions, a spokesperson said.

    By Brett Dworski • Nov. 19, 2024
  • Mandarin Oriental appointed Tiffany Cooper as head of development for the Americas region.
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    Mandarin Oriental taps Tiffany Cooper as Americas development head

    The former Aimbridge and Kimpton Hotels development leader will drive Mandarin Oriental’s portfolio growth across North America, focusing on the U.S.

    By • Nov. 18, 2024
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    Marriott lays off workers amid larger organizational restructuring

    Marriott cut 833 employees, which online forum users say “decimated” select departments, amid a companywide process to enhance efficiency.

    By • Updated Nov. 18, 2024
  • Luxury hotel brand Viceroy is undergoing a comprehensive rebranding across its portfolio, which includes Viceroy Chicago.
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    Viceroy rebrand focuses on storytelling through experiences

    The luxury hospitality brand is revamping its experiential offerings and growing its portfolio to new destinations.

    By • Nov. 14, 2024
  • Design Hotels opened The Warren Street Hotel in New York City as part of a larger global portfolio expansion.
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    Design Hotels grows US presence with portfolio expansion

    The Marriott subsidiary signed 29 independent hotel agreements globally over the last 12 months, in markets including New York City and Nashville.

    By • Nov. 13, 2024
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    US hotels saw ‘weaker than expected’ Q3 amid slow inbound travel recovery

    RevPAR was down in the third quarter, due in part to soft leisure travel and a slow return of international visitors, according to CBRE.

    By • Nov. 12, 2024
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    Budget-friendly hotels hardest hit as RevPAR growth slows in Q3: JLL

    Declines in domestic leisure travel and shrinking consumer savings are causing stagnating RevPAR growth in the U.S., affecting hotel chain scales differently.

    By • Nov. 8, 2024
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    Top travel, development trends that drove hotel companies’ Q3 results

    In the third quarter of 2024, companies posted RevPAR increases driven by group business and pipeline growth bolstered by demand for conversions.

    By • Nov. 6, 2024
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    PM Hotel Group, Sightline Hospitality merge

    The strategic merger adds 22 open or soon-to-open properties to PM’s portfolio and deepens the company’s lifestyle and experiential travel offerings.

    By • Nov. 6, 2024
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    Hotel CEOs predict impact of election cycle on Q4 financials

    During recent earnings calls, leaders from Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, Choice Hotels and Wyndham shared how this year's “not typical” Harris vs. Trump election season could impact Q4 revenues.

    By • Nov. 6, 2024
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    Wynn’s Las Vegas operating revenues down, despite ‘healthy’ luxury demand

    Demand from high-end consumers in Las Vegas drove solid non-gaming performance in the third quarter, which had “very tough year-over-year comps,” per CEO Craig Billings.

    By • Nov. 5, 2024
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    Business, group travel boost Marriott’s US RevPAR growth

    CEO Anthony Capuano said big corporate spenders are back and the appetite for group meetings is “really encouraging.”

    By • Nov. 4, 2024
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    Choice Hotels pipeline reaches record high in Q3

    The company’s system size also grew year over year in the quarter, driven by conversions and upscale openings for its Radisson Americas portfolio.

    By • Nov. 4, 2024
  • Hospitality leaders shared the top trends driving growth across the industry at this year's Lodging Conference in Phoenix.
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    Top hospitality industry takeaways from 2024’s Lodging Conference

    At the annual event in Phoenix, hotel industry leaders shared the opportunities and challenges facing the sector and forecasted what will drive hospitality growth in 2025.

    By • Oct. 31, 2024
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    Hyatt’s asset dispositions drive growth in Q3

    The company also added 22 lifestyle hotels through its acquisition of Standard International, a deal that aligns with Hyatt’s asset-light strategy.

    By • Oct. 31, 2024
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    AHLA names Rosanna Maietta president and CEO

    The public affairs and communications executive, who takes over for Interim President and CEO Kevin Carey, previously helmed the AHLA Foundation.

    By • Oct. 31, 2024
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    Sports tourism big opportunity for Las Vegas growth: MGM CEO

    In the third quarter of 2024, MGM Resorts saw a revenue boost and record ADRs in the Vegas market, which Bill Hornbuckle calls a “major player in the sporting world.”

    By • Oct. 31, 2024
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    Despite Q3 declines, Caesars optimistic about Las Vegas group business

    The operator also expects its recently opened $435 million New Orleans resort to drive results for its regional segment, according to CEO Tom Reeg.

    By • Oct. 30, 2024
  • Reuben Brothers acquired W South Beach in Miami from sellers Tricap and RFR.
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    W South Beach sells for $400M

    Reuben Brothers’ acquisition of the Miami property from sellers Tricap and RFR comes amid heightened investor appetite for luxury hotels in urban markets.

    By • Oct. 29, 2024
  • New York City Council voted to pass the Safe Hotels Act.
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    ‘Victory’ or ‘disappointment’? Hospitality industry reacts to Safe Hotels Act passage

    Some hospitality professionals believe the NYC licensing bill will benefit the city’s hotels, while others say it will cause “irreparable harm” to workers’ livelihoods and the local economy.

    By • Updated Nov. 5, 2024
  • The glass exterior of the Anaheim Convention Center features blue signage denoting Wyndham's 2023 Global Conference.
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    Pipeline generation a high point for Wyndham in Q3 2024

    In the U.S., the hotel company awarded 10% more franchise contracts in the third quarter compared to the prior-year period, with extended stay demand leading the way.

    By • Oct. 24, 2024