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.

North America

Choice Hotels Addresses Failed Wyndham Merger

Choice Hotels commented on their Wyndham hostile takeover implosion and said it was challenged by a ‘difficult’ administration and a regulatory body that Choice said was ignorant of hotel industry pricing structures, among other reasons.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 2 years ago

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Asia-Pacific

Hyatt's Pipeline is 40% in China

Hyatt aims to expand its presence in China's economy and midscale hotel segments, leveraging local partnerships and focusing on second and third-tier cities.

Alan Woinski | 2 years ago

North America

A&O to Invest €500 Million in Hostels

Europe hostel chain A&O is set to invest €500 million to aid its expansion across Europe. The company is seeking to expand its presence in European city centers.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 2 years ago

North America

Hilton to Acquire Graduate Hotels Brand

Hilton will acquire the Graduate Hotels brand for $210 million, which includes all rights to the Graduate brand worldwide, franchise agreements for all existing and signed pipeline Graduate Hotels, and future development and growth.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 2 years ago

Asia-Pacific

Hyatt Plans 7 New Hotels in India

Hyatt Hotels said they plan to expand their footprint in India by opening seven new hotels and adding 1,115 keys across leisure and city destinations in 2024.

Alan Woinski | 2 years ago

North America

Hotel Job Growth Slows Down

While U.S. unemployment remains below 4%, employment growth has been slowing and hotel job openings have also slowed. Wage growth outpaced inflation, but RevPAR contracted again in January.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 2 years ago

Asia-Pacific

Taylor Swift Concerts Break Hotel Records in Australia

In February 2024, Sydney and Melbourne, Australia, experienced record hotel occupancy and rates, attributed to Taylor Swift's Eras tour, with significant yearly increases in occupancy, average daily rates, and revenue per available room.

Alan Woinski | 2 years ago

North America

Rosewood Talks Its Global Pipeline

The Rosewood Hotel Group is set to expand its global presence and enhance its portfolio, which currently includes 48 properties across 23 countries, with new openings in Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and the Americas, alongside growing its residential business.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 2 years ago

Asia-Pacific

Accor Buys Back Some Shares from Jinjiang

Accor announced a share repurchase agreement was reached to buy back a block of seven million of its own shares as part of the €400 million share buyback program of Accor for 2024.

Alan Woinski | 2 years ago

North America

Choice Hotels Ends Bid to Acquire Wyndham

The market liked this conclusion: both companies' stock prices rose, with Choice Hotels up 6% and Wyndham Hotels 2%, indicating investor relief – or strategic reassessment.

Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 2 years ago