Barry Sternlicht: If you're not having fun, get out of the hotel business
Starwood chairman on his formidable hotel career and the Starwood Hotels comeback story
NEW YORK — Starwood Capital Group Chairman and CEO Barry Sternlicht is adamant that the hotel business is not a hard one to succeed in, but it requires passion.
Hoteliers call for better tech, collaboration between operators and brands
Brands take focus at final day of the 2025 NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum
NEW YORK — After a first day largely focused on ownership and investment, the second and final day of the 2025 NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum shifted to discussions...
Hotel execs cautiously optimistic for rest of 2025 after frustrating start to year
Day one of the NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum brought talks of steady market despite uncertainty
NEW YORK — For most of the year, the hospitality industry has been bracing for impact from new policies from the Trump administration. But after being in a holding pattern for the ...
Hyatt's new upscale collection brand, Unscripted, aims to be adaptive reuse and conversion friendly
Company in 'active discussions' with 40 hotels
Chicago-based Hyatt Hotels Corp.'s new upscale collection brand, Unscripted by Hyatt, is designed to be adaptive reuse and conversion friendly.
Why Extended Stay America plans to keep its hotel conversions pace flowing
Hotel company expected to add 20 properties this year
LOS ANGELES — The continued high cost of construction is expected to make growth via conversions more of a focus for Extended Stay America this year.
Choice looks international and to Southeast US for growth
Hotel brand executive says investors like 'tax-free states' where people prefer to relocate
LOS ANGELES — Choice Hotels International executives see potential for growth in 2025, both domestic and abroad, but noted hotel investors focused on the U.S. seem to be favoring "...
Why high-end hotels are the big opportunity for operators like Davidson
More luxury hotels move to third-party management
LOS ANGELES — For decades, luxury hotels have largely been operated by brands, but third-party management is growing more prevalent in that space.
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How will the hotel industry change between today and our annual mid-year check-in?
As I sit here to write this, my calendar still says February, but already my mind is on June.
Hyatt exec says new structure will yield benefits for performance, guests
Company realigned brands to focus on specific segments
Following several years of acquisitions to build out a more robust brand portfolio, Hyatt Hotels Corporation ended 2024 by realigning its brands into collections that can better fo...
RLJ Lodging Trust optimistic about business travel rebound, but realizes mix will be different
Execs with hotel REIT anticipate choppy year for transactions
The demand environment in 2025 will be driven primarily by growth in business transient and urban leisure travel, according to executives with RLJ Lodging Trust.
Hotel profits under pressure in Singapore
Constraints on labor, rates are squeezing margins in market
Throughout the first month and change of 2025, hotel demand is up in Singapore but constraints on labor and rates are putting profitability under pressure.
Hyatt launches new select-service hotel brand Hyatt Select
Brand intended to reach new markets, give travelers lower-price entry into World of Hyatt
Hyatt Hotels Corporation is looking to grow in the upper midscale segment with the launch of its newest brand, Hyatt Select.
Why Remington sees its biggest growth opportunities south of the border
Caribbean and Latin American hotels on the menu for Dallas-based management firm
LOS ANGELES — Remington Hospitality President and CEO Sloan Dean saying he's seeing a big uptick in hotel owners looking to change management, which will be a big driver for growth...
5 things to know for Feb. 21
Today's headlines: CEO confidence at highest point since 2022; DiamondRock sells Westin in DC; Park could sell up to $400 million in noncore hotels this year; USTA warns US isn't ready to host global sporting events; Limestone buys Nobu London Shoreditch
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Hilton exec defines what 'lifestyle' means for large hotel brands
Former Graduate Hotels exec Kevin Osterhaus talks transition to larger brand company
When Hilton bought Graduate Hotels in 2024, it marked a large-scale shift for both of those companies and executive Kevin Osterhaus, who came over to Hilton as part of that deal.
Park Hotels plans to sell up to $400 million in hotels, spend up to $330 million for renovations
REIT executives say 2025 is a year to refocus portfolio
Park Hotels & Resorts executives say they plan to sell between $300 million and $400 million in non-core hotel assets in 2025 while simultaneously investing up to $330 million in r...
5 things to know for Feb. 20
Today's headlines: The Fed is once again worried about inflation; St. Louis Millennium Hotel site has a $670 million redevelopment plan; Accor outlines AccorInvest sell-down plan; Swiss tourism makes a comeback; Airlines want to scrap wheelchair accessibility rules
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5 things to know for Feb. 19
Today's headlines: Trump threatens to expand tariffs; UK inflation ticks higher than expected; Mandarin Oriental exec describes the generational shift in luxury travel; Americans feel less safe about air travel; Southwest Airlines makes corporate cuts
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5 things to know for Feb. 18
Today's headlines: IHG buys Ruby Hotels for €110.5 million; Accor exec foresees strong 2025, powered in part by Indian travelers; Investor sentiment souring for 2025; 18 injured in overturned plane landing in Toronto; Indian hotel company inks deal to open Wyndham hotels in India, UK, United Arab Emirates
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Growth in India, rebound in China could help fuel Accor's international ambitions
Accor's Jean-Jacques Morin sees reasons for optimism across the globe
LOS ANGELES — With burgeoning optimism in India and hope for an economic turnaround in China, Accor's Jean-Jacques Morin believes 2025 could be a uniquely good year for his company...