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

China Pipeline Strength Is at the Higher End

The majority of projects are concentrated in the upper midscale and upscale segments, which account for 69% of the projects and 65% of the rooms in the pipeline. This focus on mid-to-high-end properties suggests a market shift toward catering to more affluent travelers.

Alan Woinski | 2 years ago

North America

Hyatt Regency Orlando Could be Sold for $1 Billion

Hyatt is set to sell the Hyatt Regency Orlando for approximately $1.02 billion to Ares and RIDA Development, with Hyatt retaining a preferred equity interest and a 30-year management agreement.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 2 years ago

Asia-Pacific

Asia-Pacific’s Record Hotel Pipeline – Minus China

India, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, and Japan lead this quarter’s hotel construction pipeline in the APEC region. China doesn’t make an appearance.

Alan Woinski | 2 years ago

North America

U.S. Hotels State of the Union Reveals Surge in Short-Term Rental Demand

The CBRE August 2024 U.S. Hotels report highlights slowing GDP growth, moderate consumer risks, declining CMBS borrowing rates, and mixed performance in hotel occupancy, RevPAR, and travel metrics.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 2 years ago

Asia-Pacific

Vietnamese Hotels Face Occupancy Woes

Vietnam's hotel industry is struggling due to slow tourism recovery, oversupply, and poor planning, despite near pre-pandemic room rates and increased interest in lifestyle and focused service hotels.

Alan Woinski | 2 years ago

North America

Stable Hotel Supply Growth Through 2026

Truist reported that Lodging Econometrics expects steady hotel supply growth rates through 2026, supporting Ryman Hospitality with minimal new competition in large convention hotels.

Alan Woinski | 2 years ago

Choice Hotels Misses its Earnings Mark

Choice Hotels missed earnings expectations and lowered RevPAR guidance, but maintained EBITDA guidance and continued significant stock buybacks.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 2 years ago

Asia-Pacific

Thai Hotels Seek Relief After German Tour Company Collapse

Thai hotels are seeking compensation from the German Embassy and the Tourism and Sports Ministry for losses due to the collapse of German tour company FTI Group.

Alan Woinski | 2 years ago

North America

Hilton Beats Estimates

Hilton beat estimates and cut guidance, and seemed to have a report that was accepted more than Marriott ’s. The company has raised their net room growth target for the year and it repurchased shares this quarter.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 2 years ago

Asia-Pacific

Capella Hotels to Open First Resort in Taiwan

Capella Hotels announced the opening of Capella Kenting, a world-class resort in Southern Taiwan, set for 2028, featuring Taiwan's largest hotel rooms and extensive luxury amenities.

Alan Woinski | 2 years ago