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North America
MCR Looks to Miami Hotels
MCR plans to build two eight-story hotels with a total of 400 rooms and additional parking facilities next to the Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon. -
North America
Las Vegas Saw 20% Increase in Convention Attendees in 2023
Las Vegas saw a significant tourism and economic boost in 2023, highlighted by a surge in convention attendance, international visitors, and major events like the Las Vegas Grand Prix and the Super Bowl. -
North America
WTTC Projects Record-Breaking Year for Travel
The World Travel & Tourism Council predicts 2024 will be a record year for the sector, with an economic contribution expected to hit $11.1 trillion, indicating robust growth and significant job creation. -
North America
Blackwells Withdraws Offer to Purchase Braemar Hotels
Blackwells Capital attempted to buy Braemar Hotels & Resorts, failed, and is now trying to elect four directors to BHR’s board despite owning a minimal amount of shares, facing opposition and legal action from BHR. -
North America
Hampton by Hilton Unveils New Brand Identity
Hampton by Hilton announced a new North American prototype and the unveiling of a refreshed global brand identity, with key updates for both Hampton Inn and Hampton Inn & Suites. -
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
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
IHG Gives a Strategy Update
IHG posted slightly better than expected results with the most publicized part of the release being their intention to give more $1 billion back to shareholders in 2024. -
North America
Barclays Forecasts Optimistic Outlook for 2024
Barclays updated their U.S. lodging REIT estimates ahead of the onslaught of expected conservative earnings that are coming. -
North America
Hilton’s New Partnership With Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Hilton and Small Luxury Hotels of the World announced an exclusive strategic partnership that will welcome Hilton guests to hundreds of independently minded luxury hotels in the most sought-after destinations around the world.