5 things to know for Aug. 1
Today's headlines: Markets react to new US tariff announcement; US consumer spending, inflation rose in June; Leisure demand, Maui recovery help drive Host’s second-quarter performance; Latest US employment numbers show mixed results; Norwegian Cruise Line reports record advance ticket sales
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Leisure demand, higher rates drive performance for Host Hotels
CEO points to ongoing recovery in Maui
While an ongoing concern for the U.S. hotel industry at large continues, leisure demand from its Maui resorts helped drive strong performance at Host Hotels & Resorts’ properties d...
MGM Resorts CEO points to improved Las Vegas outlook in 2026
Market is 'fundamentally sound' despite recent concerns
Despite recent choppiness in the market, “Las Vegas remains fundamentally solid,” MGM Resorts International President and CEO Bill Hornbuckle said in the company’s recent earnings ...
Pebblebrook's portfolio mix helped hotel REIT outperform industry in second quarter
CEO expects macroeconomic uncertainty to continue holding back business, consumer spending
Amid further bifurcation of travel of hotel demand, Pebblebrook Hotel Trust's CEO said his company's higher-end portfolio has outperformed the industry.
How a real estate generalist found his niche in hotels
Eternal Companies' Damon Healey shares his hospitality journey
As a more "commercial real estate guy," Damon Healey didn't plan to focus on the hotel industry when he started down his professional path.
California hotel sales drop over 7% in first half of year
Foreclosure sales prop up dollar volume
The number of hotels sold in California during the first half of 2025 dropped by 7.4% year over year, a trend that has continued for several years now.
5 things to know for July 25
Today's headlines: Historic Tahoe Biltmore sells for $153,000 at auction; Corporations bear brunt of tariff costs; Startup Landingplace Hotels focuses on maximizing flexibility; Airlines test streamlined customs process with London flights; US initial weekly jobless claims drop by 4,000
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Solar is still a bright idea
Hotels should continue to invest in the technology
As a reporter, I get a lot of news releases in my inbox every day.
5 things to know for July 24
Today's headlines: Marriott closes on CitizenM deal; Accor to debut in Las Vegas as new operator of Treasure Island; Wyndham reports global revenue per available room drop of 3%; European Central Bank holds rates steady; UK, India sign free trade deal
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Marriott closes on $355 million CitizenM deal
Lifestyle brand adds 37 hotels across 20 cities in US, Europe and Asia-Pacific
Marriott International has closed on its $355 million acquisition of the lifestyle brand CitizenM and its portfolio of 37 hotels.
5 things to know for July 23
Today's headlines: DiamondRock completes $1.5 billion refinancing; Trade policy uncertainty hampers global business travel; Hilton's revenue per available room dipped in second quarter; US Labor Department proposes further deregulation of workplaces; US reaches trade deal with Japan
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5 things to know for July 22
Today's headlines: Indian Hotels Company, Ambuja Neotia sign 15-hotel deal; Explaining the 'integrity fee' for US tourist visas; Smart TVs, app engagement improve hotel guest satisfaction; Signs point to slowing US economy; Iconic peacocks stolen from historic Ryde Hotel
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Renegade Hotels looks to bring lifestyle culture to select-service hotels
New division from Rebel Hotel Company kicks off with five hotels in portfolio
In a sense, the creation of Renegade Hotels is a matter of supply and demand.
Why hotel deals under $50 million are leading the US transactions market
Economic uncertainty both a driver and obstacle to hotel sales
No matter what the conditions, deal-making in the hotel industry never fully stops.
California hotel openings pick up the pace in first half of 2025
New Gaylord Pacific Resort boosts room openings count
The number of hotel openings in California grew during the first half of the year, and a large part of that is thanks to one hotel.
The high expectations of frictionless booking
One bump in the road and I'm on to the next one
Technology is pretty great. It solves a lot of problems, even some of the ones it causes.
Braemar Hotels & Resorts to sell Marriott Seattle Waterfront for $145 million
CEO previously stated he expects REIT to sell one to two hotels this year
Braemar Hotels & Resorts will sell its 369-key Marriott Seattle Waterfront hotel for $145 million to an undisclosed buyer.
Labor attorney urges hoteliers to prepare for arrival of ICE agents
Make a plan, communicate it and train on it, expert says
The U.S. federal government has intensified its focus on arresting and deporting illegal immigrants and legal immigrants who have lost their protected status, and many of them work...
The US hotel deals with big price tags from the first half of 2025
Silversands Beach Resort, JW Marriott Desert Ridge top individual and portfolio transactions
Just because conditions in the hotel transactions market aren't ideal doesn't mean deals aren't getting done, including some sizeable ones.
Blackstone Real Estate to buy Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor for $200 million
Seller Allegiant Travel CEO previously said resort's financial results 'not meeting expectations'
Blackstone Real Estate-affiliated funds will buy the 785-key Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor for $200 million.