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 Hotel Equities and Springboard Hospitality Announce Merger Hotel Equities and Springboard Hospitality merged, plus other hotel news. Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 1 year ago
Asia-Pacific Marriott to Manage First Autograph Collection Property in the Philippines Marriott expands with Sydney Parramatta hotel, converts The Farm at San Benito into Philippines' first Autograph Collection resort. Alan Woinski | 1 year ago
North America Marriott Reaches Deal to Buy CitizenM Marriott International acquires lifestyle brand citizenM for $355 million, adding 36 hotels with 8,544 rooms to its portfolio. Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 1 year ago
Asia-Pacific Singapore's GIC Acquires Stakes in SAMHI Hotels Units Singapore's GIC is investing $88 million for 35% stakes in three SAMHI Hotels units to develop upscale hotels across India. Alan Woinski | 1 year ago
North America U.S. Hotel Occupancy for Mid-April Drops Multiple hotel companies announced property openings globally, including Peachtree Group receiving USCIS approval for a SpringHill Suites in Utah. Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 1 year ago
Asia-Pacific Japan Has Record Tourism in Early 2025 Asian tourism rebounds strongly in 2025, with Japan welcoming 10.5M visitors in Q1 and Bali surpassing pre-pandemic arrivals. Alan Woinski | 1 year ago
North America Hotel REITs See Softer U.S. RevPARs Marriott plans a dual-branded AC Hotel and Moxy Hotel in Dallas, while other hotel companies announce global openings and renovations. Alan Woinski | 1 year ago
Asia-Pacific Vietnam Sees Inbound Visitation Soar in Early 2025 Recent hotel industry updates include new properties, international tourism growth, and executive appointments across Asia-Pacific and India. Alan Woinski | 1 year ago
North America Goldman Sachs Slashes Target Prices on Timeshare Companies Marriott Vacations, Hilton Grand Vacations, and Travel + Leisure saw their target prices cut by Goldman Sachs. Plus other industry news. Alan Woinski and Kim Woinski | 1 year ago