North America U.S. RevPar Hit Record First-Quarter Highs JLL reports record Q1 2025 RevPAR with $4.6B in U.S. hotel transactions, as Middle Eastern, European and Asian investors target urban assets. Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 1 year ago
North America Jefferies Upgrades Ratings on Hilton and Marriott Jefferies upgrades Hilton and Marriott to Buy, citing business model strength and shift to durable growth drivers amid uncertainty. Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 1 year ago
North America Marriott Increases Its Dividend Marriott, Hilton, Rosewood and other hotel groups announce property openings, renovations and investments worldwide. Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 1 year ago
North America Dolly Parton Set to Open a New Hotel in Nashville in 2026 Hotel industry news highlights Dolly Parton's Songteller Hotel opening in Nashville, plus property deals and executive changes at White Lodging. Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 1 year ago
Asia-Pacific Hilton Plans India Footprint Expansion and Introduces New Brands Hilton plans to double its Indian presence, bringing Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, and LXR brands while DoubleTree remains its largest footprint. Alan Woinski | 1 year ago
North America A Wave of Hotel REITs Reported Earnings Late last week, hotel REITs in the U.S. released an avalanche of earnings and investors were in a good mood again. Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 1 year ago
Asia-Pacific Hilton to Open a Nomad in Singapore Hilton partners with UOL Group to bring the first NoMad hotel to Singapore, opening on Orchard Road in 2027. Alan Woinski | 1 year ago
Asia-Pacific Hong Kong Hoteliers Watch Golden Week Nervously Industry watchers expect Hong Kong to see at least single-digit growth in the number of mainland tourists over the five-day Labour Day Golden Week. Alan Woinski | 1 year ago
North America Hilton CEO Is Optimistic Despite Economic Uncertainty Amid mixed hotel sector performance, Hilton beat earnings while trimming 2025 guidance as hospitality firms expand with new properties across the US and globally. Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 1 year ago
North America Hotel Stocks Rollercoaster The Baird Hotel Stock Index was down -13.7% in March. But they were up modestly today. Goldman Sach re-rated a few hotel groups. And more news. Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 1 year ago