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

KKR and Marriott Do a 14-Hotel Deal in Japan

KKR and Marriott International announced their entry into Japan's midscale hospitality market, with the conversion of 14 acquired Unizo hotels into Four Points Express by Sheraton, marking Marriott's midscale debut in Asia Pacific.

Alan Woinski | 2 years ago

North America

Wyndham Orlando Resort Likely to Close

The Wyndham Orlando Resort on International Drive is set to close on April 30, with potential plans for partial preservation and redevelopment by owner Unicorp National Developments Inc.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 2 years ago

Asia-Pacific

Luxury Hotel Brands Flood Into Seoul

Marriott International expands its presence in Seoul while luxury brands like Aman Group, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, and IHG Hotels & Resorts are also entering the South Korean market.

Alan Woinski | 2 years ago

North America

U.S. RevPAR Declines for First Time in 3 Years

Thanks to the shift in Easter in 2024 from March to April, RevPAR was down as a whole – but not in the top 25 markets in the U.S.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 2 years ago

North America

Host Hotels and Summit Hotels Post Better Than Expected Earnings

Host Hotels reported solid first-quarter earnings exceeding expectations, while Summit Hotels also outperformed with significant margin expansion.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 2 years ago

Asia-Pacific

Minor Aims to Add 50 Hotels in India

Minor Hotels plans to open 50 new hotels in India over the next decade, focusing on luxury and upscale segments, while targeting specific opportunities in wellness, lifestyle, and historic venues, and emphasizing partnership-based management.

Alan Woinski | 2 years ago

North America

Park Hotels Beats First-Quarter Estimates

Park Hotels exceeded adjusted EBITDA and AFFO estimates and raised their financial guidance, citing optimism in their group and leisure outlook, likely due to recently renovated properties.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 2 years ago

Asia-Pacific

Brookfield to List The Leela Palaces

Brookfield Asset Management is planning to list its luxury hotel chain, The Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts, which represents the largest-ever foreign investment in the Indian hospitality sector.

Alan Woinski | 2 years ago

North America

Selina Shareholders Prepare for More Dilution

Selina Hospitality's existing shareholders face dilution as Osprey International Limited expedites its $6 million investment, impacting the company's total share structure unfavorably.

Kim Woinski and Alan Woinski | 2 years ago

Asia-Pacific

Hotel Franchising Doubles in Southeast Asia

A new report says that hotel franchising is rapidly expanding in Southeast Asia, providing local hotel owners significant growth opportunities despite market challenges.

Alan Woinski | 2 years ago