US shutdown threatens thanksgiving travel; hotels on edge
The federal funding lapse that began on 1 October 2025 has pushed the aviation system into a fragile state just weeks before thanksgiving.
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US shutdown threatens thanksgiving travel; hotels on edge
The federal funding lapse that began on 1 October 2025 has pushed the aviation system into a fragile state just weeks before thanksgiving.
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MGM boss ADMITS his Las Vegas hotels are an outrageous rip-off and says 'Shame on us'
The top boss of MGM resorts has admitted Las Vegas has become a rip-off and even declared 'shame on us' as he derided his own hotels' extortionate prices that have driven tourists way.
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Surprising eye-opener for Outbound
Group business accounts for an increasing piece of business for the nature-focused brand who has taken on a partner to grow the platform.
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How long will the ‘stutter’ last?
Panelist and an economist debated the state of hotel trading as well as related macroeconomic conditions on Day 2 of The Lodging Conference.
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Brookfield turns to ‘fixer’ mode
Head of Hospitality Investments Shai Zelering said the PE giant wants to focus on the operations fundamentals of the business through capital infusions or collaborations.
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Hotels are one of the most compelling – and misunderstood – asset classes in commercial real estate.
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Competition intensifies in US midscale extended stay
This year, Extended Stay America celebrates 30 years in business. Originally a pioneer in the midscale, Extended Stay America today remains the only major lodging company exclusively focused on the extended stay category…
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Soho House members’ club ‘close to $1.8bn deal to take it private’
The private members’ club Soho House is reportedly close to reaching a $1.8bn (£1.3bn) deal to take it private after a tricky four years listed on the New York stock exchange.
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Portman shifts to acquisition mode
The prolific, big box project developer recognizes the need to acquire assets where their ability to execute complex renovations can drive better returns.
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Do serviced apartments have the edge over hotels?
With streamlined operations and high GOP conversion rates, serviced apartments can be an attractive asset class for institutional and individual investors alike.
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Travel advisories, tariffs create headwinds for US hotels
There might be turbulence ahead for U.S…
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Hotel CEOs on the ‘human need’ for travel in the face of uncertainty
CEOs of Wyndham, Accor, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG and Marriott shared hospitality’s top growth opportunities at the NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum.
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Hospitality’s future lies in ‘morphing into other asset classes’
The hospitality industry is undergoing a “continuing morphing into other asset classes”, which might even see its major investment firms “follow peers into a living type strategy”, according to Mit Shah, CEO, Noble Investment Group…
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What is fuelling the hotel conversion frenzy?
The US hotel market is in the grip of a full‑blown conversion boom - and investors are here for it. Rising construction costs, tight zoning and a thirst for speed to market have pushed brand‑to‑brand and adaptive‑reuse projects to the front of deal…
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Left Lane knows the office-to-hotel formula
Developers often suggest converting an office to a hotel is fraught with peril and the general consensus has been opportunities are limited. They must not know developer Jon Kully, managing partner of Left Lane Capital in Brooklyn, New York, who is…
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Why volatility can create opportunities in M&A market
Hospitality experts at Hunter discuss the bid-ask spread, buyers and sellers, inefficient markets and the biggest hurdles to getting deals done.
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The current pace of hotel conversions “has started to pick up” with owners, developers and investors now looking at this path vis-à-vis PIPs, according to Michael Cummings, senior vice president and divisional leader within the CBRE Hotels Advisory…
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Aimbridge Announces New Board of Managers with Significant Hospitality Experience
Aimbridge Hospitality, a leading, global hotel management company and the world's largest third-party hotel operator, today announced the appointment of a refreshed, expanded Board of Managers that brings deep experience in hospitality and further…
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