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North America
Pebblebrook, Hilton and Travel + Leisure All Beat First-Quarter Estimates
During the hotel group’s earnings season, Hilton’s report stood out as the most impressive – despite showing slowing RevPAR growth – due to strong performance in Net Unit Growth and EBITDA flow through. -
North America
NoMad Las Vegas Will Be Rebranded
NoMad’s Las Vegas property will be left behind as new owner Hilton focuses on other properties currently – and in the future – of the brand. -
North America
Hilton Taking Over NoMad Brand
Hilton acquires a majority stake in Sydell Group to globally expand the NoMad Hotels brand, with plans for up to 100 properties and integration into Hilton’s commercial platforms, while NoMad Las Vegas will rebrand, addressing Hilton’s gap in the luxury market. -
North America
Las Vegas Lifts U.S. Hotel Performance
U.S. hotel performance in February 2024 saw modest revenue gains driven largely by Las Vegas and major events, with luxury and upscale chains leading growth amidst varied demand across other segments. -
North America
Starwood Capital to Transfer 10 Hotels to a SPAC
Starwood Capital Group signed a deal with SPAC Jaws Mustang Acquisition to merge. If completed, the SPAC will become the direct or indirect owner of Starwood entities’ interests in an initial portfolio of 10 properties, including the 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge. -
North America
Lodging Stocks Rise on U.S. Fed Statement
The Fed Chief made it pretty clear there will be no interest rates lowered for some time and the markets seemed to like the certainty. -
North America
Extended Stay America Announces 20% Growth in Its Franchise Portfolio
Extended Stay America announced its growth outlook through franchising, following the momentum from a strong year of milestones, including 20% growth of its franchise portfolio across its family of brands. -
North America
Hospitality Ventures Management’s Expanded Portfolio
Hospitality Ventures Management added 15 new hotels in 2023 to its portfolio of select-service, full-service and resort properties. Most of these additions are Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt brands. -
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. -
North America
Hyatt Unveils Luxury Development Pipeline
Citigroup downgraded Sonder Holdings from Buy to Neutral, with a new price target set at $4.Choice Hotels criticized Wyndham Hotels & Resorts for misrepresenting the lodging industry’s competitive landscape. This criticism came after Wyndham’s recommendation for shareholders to reject CHH’s exchange offer and their discontinuation of discussions regarding a potential transaction with CHH. Hyatt announced plans to open over 35 luxury hotels and resorts globally through 2025, including new Park Hyatt locations in the UK, Mexico, and Malaysia, and expanding the Thompson Hotel brand in Europe.