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Oyo to Buy Motel 6 for $525 Million in U.S. Expansion Bid

Oyo, based in India, has tried for years to gain traction in the U.S., but it has claimed that competitors have played hardball. It's now betting that buying a network is its best way to gain scale fast.

Oyo to Buy Motel 6 for $525 Million in U.S. Expansion Bid

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MGM Resorts Has Applied for a Casino License in Abu Dhabi

MGM Resorts is the first operator to confirm it has applied for a casino license in the UAE, but it is likely not the only one.

MGM Resorts Has Applied for a Casino License in Abu Dhabi

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Singapore, Hong Kong Hotel Markets Competition Intensifies

Singapore's hotel market is thriving with high-end travelers and strong occupancy, while Hong Kong is focusing on budget-conscious visitors as its luxury sector struggles to recover.

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Goldman Sachs Initiates Coverage with Buy Ratings on 3 Hotel Chains

Goldman Sachs is cautiously optimistic about the lodging sector, with Buy ratings on Hilton, Wyndham, and Marriott, while holding Neutral or Sell ratings on others, especially in the timeshare segment.

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The Future of Marriott? Experiences and Loyalty, Says CEO

Marriott is a giant in the hotel world. Moving forward, CEO Anthony Capuano wants to see more attention placed on selling experiences and offering rewards to guests.

The Future of Marriott? Experiences and Loyalty, Says CEO

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Wyndham’s New Ways to Make Money — One Text at a Time

Wyndham's CEO says its tech investment is paying off. Other travel brands need to up their game.

Wyndham’s New Ways to Make Money — One Text at a Time

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Philippine Hotel Pipeline Reaches 40,000 Rooms

The 2024 Philippines Accommodation Pipeline Report reveals 158 accommodation projects with 40,084 rooms in development, with Luzon leading, followed by Visayas and Mindanao, which is noted as an underserved market.

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Barclays and STR Predict Modest RevPAR Growth for 2025

Barclays and STR forecast modest RevPAR growth of around 2% through 2025, with some softening due to GDP and mixed short-term performance.

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Oberoi Family Fight Hasn’t Stopped Hotel Growth

EIH Ltd plans to build new hotels in Pune and London, while facing a legal family dispute over the company.

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Hyatt Continues Shift to Cloud for 1,000+ Hotels

This the second major hotel software system that Hyatt is shifting to the cloud as it moves toward the industry-wide goal of modernizing its tech.

Hyatt Continues Shift to Cloud for 1,000+ Hotels