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North America
Wyndham Beats First-Quarter Expectations
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’ first quarter results exceeded expectations, with stock buybacks increasing despite a hostile bid from Choice Hotels, maintaining a record growth pipeline for the 15th consecutive quarter. -
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
Wyndham Expands in the Extended-Stay Sector
WaterWalk, Wyndham’s 25th brandstands out from other hotel brands in that it lets owners sell a mix of rooms, with about 60% marketed as extended-stay hotel rooms and about 40% marketed as short-term rentals. -
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
Marriott Vacations’ New Timeshares Collection
Marriott Vacations Worldwide introduced The Marriott Vacation Clubs City Collection, featuring branded properties in seven cities with plans for expansion to other urban areas, including the addition of two Westin Vacation Club properties. -
North America
CitizenM’s Potential Sale Highlights Value in Boutique Sector
The owners of the CitizenM hotel chain, valued at 2 billion euros five years ago and now expected to double in sale price, are considering selling the rapidly expanded brand with over 40 global locations. -
North America
A&O to Invest €500 Million in Hostels
Europe hostel chain A&O is set to invest €500 million to aid its expansion across Europe. The company is seeking to expand its presence in European city centers. -
North America
Marriott’s Massive Expansion Across the Caribbean and Latin America
Marriott International announced a year of robust room signings and additions across the Caribbean and Latin America in 2023. The Company nearly doubled its number of organic deal signings in the region versus the prior year. -
North America
Canadian Deal Flow Booms Despite Lower Occupancy
Canada’s hotel industry showed lower occupancy but continued growth in ADR, according to CoStar’s January 2024 data. -
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.