Aman Has a Global Wellness Advisor
Top-end brand Aman has a new global wellness ambassador, and they don't settle for second rate. Meet tennis superstar Novak Djokovic.
Kim Woinski
Kim is Vice President of Gaming USA Corporation, the previous owner of the Daily Lodging Report, now owned by Skift. Kim is the primary writer of the Daily Lodging Report – North America. Kim moved to Southwest Florida in July of 2020 and recently became a first time grandmother to baby Susie.
U.S. Hotel RevPAR Goes Up
STR reported U.S. lodging data for the week ending August 31, showing a 3.6% rise in RevPAR, with ADR up 1.6% and occupancy up 1.9%. Group RevPAR increased 7.2% on a 7.1% occupancy boost.
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Wyndham Debuts Registry Collection Hotels in the U.S.
Wyndham launches its first U.S. Registry Collection Hotel with the renovated Mining Exchange in Colorado Springs, offering 128 rooms, dining, a spa, an art gallery, and 15,000 square feet of event space.
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Truist Unveils Forecasts for Hotels
Truist reports slight downward revisions in U.S. hotel booking and pricing trends for 3Q and 4Q, with modest growth expected in 2025, but no signs of a sudden pullback or near-term upside for RevPAR.
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Hotel Worker Strikes Could Pick Up Steam
The nationwide hotel strike is intensifying, impacting major hotel chains and owners, with concerns about the long-term effects of either giving in to union demands or enduring prolonged strikes.
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Roosevelt Hotel Privatization Decision Delayed Again
The Privatization Commission board of Pakistan could not decide on the mode of privatizing the Roosevelt Hotel in New York, with members divided between leasing it for 99 years or developing it through a joint venture.
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3 Large Texas Hotels Secure Refinancing
JLL Capital Markets successfully refinanced three major Texas hotels—Sheraton Dallas, Marriott Marquis Houston, and Fairmont Austin—securing significant loans for each property.
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Four Seasons Expands Portfolio of Luxury Private Residences
Four Seasons Resort Vail is launching Tavernetta Vail in Winter 2024 as part of a series of upgrades, while the company expands its global luxury residential portfolio with significant growth and new leadership.
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Large Hotel Transactions Are on the Rise
JLL reports a significant rise in large hotel transactions, particularly in luxury markets, with 2024 seeing a 59% increase in single-asset deals over $200 million, totaling $4 billion.
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IHG to Expand Lifestyle Luxury Portfolio
IHG Hotels & Resorts and Six Senses announced the signing of Six Senses Telluride, a luxury property with extensive amenities set to open in 2028 in North America's Mountain West Region.
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