Marriott alleges Sonder tried to leverage guest safety for more funding
Court filing outlines last-minute attempts for financing
Marriott International has alleged in Sonder Holdings’ bankruptcy proceedings that the aparthotel company sought to “leverage guest safety as a bargaining chip” to pay for its wind...
Noble to buy 31 Sonesta Simply Suites from Service Properties Trust
Sale fits into REIT's disposition strategy to reduce debt
Noble Investment Group is buying a portfolio of 31 Sonesta Simply Suites-branded hotels from Service Properties Trust for an undisclosed amount.
5 things to know for Nov. 18
Today's headlines: Trump Organization plans crypto-funded Maldives resort; Brookfield buys Sheraton Phoenix Downtown; Hotel REIT execs say uncertainty holds back buyers; FAA lifts US flight restrictions; EU downgrades 2026 growth outlook
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Though debt markets improved, uncertainty holds back hotel buyers
REIT execs say deals possible but owners aren't forced to sell
The hotel deals environment has slowly improved over the course of the year, but there are still factors holding back both buyers and sellers.
Hoteliers budget for rising costs in labor, renovations and food and beverage
Owners, operators make 2026 plans based 'more on realism and not on hope'
As hoteliers prepare their budgets for 2026, the road ahead is filled with cost increases.
October US jobs and pricing data may be lost, sort of
There are plenty of other sources to piece the puzzle together
The Trump administration officially said this week that due to the U.S. government shutdown, it's unlikely it will release October the federal jobs report or the consumer price ind...
5 things to know for Nov. 13
Today's headlines: Blackstone nears $130 million deal for San Francisco Four Seasons; US government shutdown ends; Hotel executives confident in US travel demand; UK economy barely grows in third quarter; US flight disruptions to continue for near term
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Aparthotel brand Sonder to immediately stop operations, begin liquidation process
Interim CEO cites severe financial constraints and slow integration with Marriott
Apartment-hotel brand company Sonder Holdings is ceasing operations of its U.S.-based and international businesses.
Marriott ends agreement with Sonder over default
Apartment-hotel brand company has faced financial troubles
Marriott International has ended its licensing agreement with apartment-hotel brand company Sonder Holdings, citing Sonder's "default."
5 things to know for Nov. 7
Today's headlines: UK government recovers £74 million from asylum hotels; Cutback in US flights starts today; Hyatt sees flat revenue per available room in third quarter; US weekends hotel demand drops at Halloween; Airbnb reports 10% increase in sales
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Pebblebrook CEO points to strong lineup of demand drivers in 2026
Government shutdown, economic uncertainty cloud fourth-quarter prospects
The pieces are aligned for a potentially stronger fourth quarter and 2026, but the external factors weighing down the hotel industry have executives at Pebblebrook Hotel Trust appr...
Host Hotels & Resorts raises full-year 2025 outlook citing improved demand
REIT continues Hyatt renovation program, starts Marriott projects
With Host Hotels & Resorts’ portfolio focused on higher-end hotels, the ongoing bifurcation of travel demand has allowed the company to raise its full-year outlook.
5 things to know for Nov. 6
Today's headlines: Trump administration to cut 10% of flights if shutdown persists; October layoffs increase 175% year over year; Host raises full-year RevPAR outlook in latest earnings call; Bank of England holds on interest rate; San Francisco hotels see continued performance growth
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5 things to know for Nov. 5
Today's headlines: Wyndham chief financial officer to leave company; Kessler Collection, Highgate form strategic alliance; What 'no tax on tips' actually means; Possible bipartisan deal in the works to end shutdown; UPS plane crash kills nine
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'No tax on tips' explained: Payroll change coming for hotel companies, employees
Employee benefits and tax attorney Lorie Maring explains why new law is more complicated than it sounds
No tax on tips or overtime sounds simple, but like most things that sound easy, it’s actually not.
External pressures weigh on Apple Hospitality REIT's portfolio performance
Company to end Marriott International brand management in favor of franchise model
While travel fundamentals remain strong, the external factors pressing down on the hotel industry continue to create a drag on Apple Hospitality REIT’s hotels.
International demand the main driver of Marriott's hotel performance
Higher-end chain scales expected to outpace lower-end hotels
International travel demand is expected to continue to drive hotel performance through 2026 for Marriott International while the U.S. and Canada continue to struggle.
5 things to know for Nov. 3
Today's headlines: US Supreme Court to hear tariff arguments this week; Flight delays continue in shutdown; Park Hotels CEO says liquidity is strong despite revenue drop; Companies end firing freeze; Consumer brands point to widening income inequality
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A robot can't clean a hotel room
For now, at least
Having covered the hotel industry for years now, I've heard multiple times from executives in interviews and on conference panels some variation of "A robot can't clean a hotel roo...
MGM Resorts CEO believes Las Vegas rebound is drawing closer
Pricing, value perception caused consumer disconnect, execs say
There has been a lot of concern over the value proposition and overall demand in the Las Vegas market this past summer, but MGM Resorts International executives said they have been...