5 things to know for Dec. 10
Today's headlines: Grand Canyon hotels remain closed without water; Viceroy Hotels names Arash Azarbarzin CEO; Aimbridge sues co-founder, former CEO Dave Johnson; US might review foreign visitors' social media history; US jobs report shows more layoffs, steady hiring
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Aimbridge alleges contract violations in lawsuit against co-founder, former CEO Dave Johnson
Johnson calls allegations false, denies working with competing company
Aimbridge Hospitality is taking its former co-founder, executive chairman and CEO Dave Johnson to court, alleging he violated an exclusivity requirement in a consultancy contract.
5 things to know for Dec. 9
Today's headlines: A&O Hostels buys Schulz Hotels; Fed expected to cut interest rates; Hoteliers see some demand pickup following World Cup schedule release; Ninety-one percent of Americans plan to travel next year; US consumer sentiment near record lows
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Sonesta Simply Suites deal grows Noble's extended-stay platform
New portfolio 'bolts into' company's long-term strategy, exec says
By the end of this year, Noble Investment Group’s extended-stay hotels portfolio will reach 100 properties thanks in part to its recent acquisition of 35 Sonesta Simply Suites hote...
5 things to know for Dec. 8
Today's headlines: KKR finances private equity firm's EasyHotels buy; 103-year-old San Francisco hotel to reopen; Hotel brands seeking growth sought out partnerships; Federal government waives Southwest Airlines' remaining fine; Winter storms in US disrupt weekend travel
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What drove Marriott to end partnership with aparthotel brand Sonder
An overview of the breakup and its fallout
The alignment of the world's largest hotel brand franchisor and an aparthotel brand company seemingly struggling financially wasn't built to last.
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Wall Street pressure for growth spurred Marriott to overlook visible risks in Sonder deal, experts say
Marriott expected to weather 'short-term blip'
Years of financial reports and other public filings painted a picture of Sonder Holdings’ cash flow and profitability problems.
What hotel owners are looking for in a third-party manager
PM Hotel Group's Paul Sacco says transparency, leadership accessibility are key factors
Third-party hotel operators are taking advantage of a hospitality industry increasingly looking for their services, but with these new opportunities comes their own set of challeng...
Waterford Hotel Group, Maverick Hotels merge
Combined portfolio tops more than 50 hotels
Hotel management and development companies Waterford Hotel Group and Maverick Hotels & Restaurants have merged, creating a company with a portfolio of more than 50 hotels.
Sonder's red flags: A history of net losses, late reports
SEC filings tell a story of a company chasing cash flow
The collapse of aparthotel company Sonder Holdings and the headache it's caused Marriott International have been making headlines lately, but there's a long story behind how these ...
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."