Alan Woinski

Alan is the founder of the Daily Lodging Report, now owned by Skift, and remains editor. He also founded the Gaming Industry Daily Report and Gaming Industry Weekly Report which remains under the ownership of Gaming USA Corporation, owned by Alan and his wife Kim. Alan and Kim recently moved from Bergen County, NJ to Southwest, Florida and are loving the SWFL lifestyle. Both Alan and Kim recently became grandparents for the first time to a beautiful baby girl.

Asia-Pacific

Oravel Stays Completes G6 Acquisition

OYO has acquired G6 Hospitality from Blackstone and will focus on growing and enhancing the Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands through technology integration, property upgrades, and expanded distribution, while maintaining existing agreements and leadership changes.

Alan Woinski | 1 year ago

North America

Ashford Hospitality Trust's New Push for Growth

Ashford Hospitality Trust introduced the “GRO AHT” initiative to cut overhead, boost revenue, and enhance operational efficiency, thereby driving EBITDA growth and improving shareholder value.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 1 year ago

Asia-Pacific

The Standard Debuts in Singapore, Yotel Debuts in Japan

YOTEL opened its first Japanese hotel in Tokyo’s Ginza and plans further growth across Asia and the Middle East, while The Standard launched its Singapore property offering stylish rooms, a rooftop pool, and signature dining.

Alan Woinski | 1 year ago

North America

U.S. Hotels Aim to Tap Into the Surge in Indian Tourists

U.S. hotels and travel companies are focusing on a surge in Indian tourists to offset declining domestic leisure spending and reduced demand from East Asia and Europe.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 1 year ago

Asia-Pacific

Hilton Opens 100th Garden Inn in China

Hilton has opened its 100th Hilton Garden Inn in Greater China and plans to expand into cities like Shanghai, Tianjin, Chengdu, Suzhou, and tourist destinations such as Zhangjiajie and Huangshan by 2025.

Alan Woinski | 1 year ago

North America

Analysts See Upside for Lodging Amid Market Volatility

Lodging stocks dipped despite optimistic analyst forecasts for RevPAR growth and franchise expansion in 2025, highlighting a mixed market sentiment.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 1 year ago

North America

Marriott Buys Postcard Cabins to Build an Outdoor Hospitality Brand

Marriott International is expanding its outdoor-focused lodging with the acquisition of Postcard Cabins, aiming to launch a collection in 2025 featuring tiny cabins and unique accommodations near natural destinations.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 1 year ago

Asia-Pacific

Outbound Australians Driving Asia-Pacific Tourism Growth

Australians are traveling internationally at record levels, with Japan, Vietnam, Indonesia, China, and South Korea all seeing substantial year-over-year increases in visitor numbers.

Alan Woinski | 1 year ago

North America

Fitch Sees Strong Hotel Outlook for 2025 on Supply Constraints

Fitch Ratings' 2025 hotel sector outlook is neutral, reflecting stability, moderate growth, and varying regional confidence, with steady revenues supported by limited supply and strong business travel momentum.

Kim Woinski and Alan Woinski | 1 year ago

Asia-Pacific

OYO Grows in Rajasthan and Sets Overseas Operations Hub in Jaipur

OYO is rapidly expanding in Rajasthan, setting up a back office in Jaipur to support U.S. and European operations, with daily bookings of 1 lakh customers in India and overseas.

Alan Woinski | 1 year ago