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Blackstone acquires major US hotel-construction loan
Blackstone Inc. is set to purchase a US$686 million construction-loan tied to a hotel development in Las Vegas and is also moving ahead with a deal in San Francisco. This move highlights the firm’s willingness to back large-scale hotel assets even in markets where financing risk remains elevated. It signals confidence in select U.S. hospitality opportunities despite macro-uncertainty. For hotel owners and investors it suggests capital remains available, but perhaps under more stringent underwriting. The deal may tighten competition for distressed or near-distress hotel debt in major gateway cities. Read more
Shaza Hotels expansion in Saudi Arabia
Shaza Hotels has signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) for four new projects in Saudi Arabia under TOURISE 2025, including a luxury resort in Riyadh, a 58-key aparthotel, and two hotels near Masjid al-Haram in Makkah. The projects form part of Saudi Arabia’s broader tourism-driven growth strategy under its Vision 2030 plan. They span different guest segments, from leisure/resort to long-stay to pilgrimage. For hotel developers, this underscores the importance of regional mega-events, strong sovereign backing and diversified product types in growth markets. Read more.
Choice Hotels brands remain resonant amid economic uncertainty
Choice Hotels International, Inc. reports that its brand portfolio continues to attract hotel-owners and franchisees despite near-term macro-economic headwinds, supported by its asset-light, fee-based model. The report shows that while U.S. RevPAR is under pressure, the company sees strength in its extended-stay and midscale segments and in international expansion. Hotel chains with flexible models and diversified segments appear better positioned in a slower growth phase. For owners this reinforces the appeal of franchise models that shift risk away from ownership of real estate. Read more.
How the payments landscape is changing
Retailers are thinking through the best way to streamline and incorporate payment options as a way to capture, delight and retain shoppers. Millennial and Gen Z shoppers are leading the way when it comes to contactless payment adoption, and retailers are rolling out options like buy now, pay later and checkout-free capabilities. Explore the biggest payment trends in retail and how top brands are incorporating them. Download your copy.
Newsmax signs hospitality distribution deal
Newsmax Inc. announced an agreement to make its channel available in more than 900 U.S. hotels covering approximately 300,000 guest rooms. The deal adds an in-room entertainment distribution avenue for hotel operators and highlights opportunities outside core lodging operations (ancillary revenue streams). For hotel owners this suggests that media/entertainment partnerships can contribute incremental value in guest-experience and brand differentiation. Read more.
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Trump Organization entity filings hint at Nashville hotel plans
The Trump Organization appears to have formed new entities in Nashville, Tennessee that could relate to a potential hotel development or U.S. real-estate licensing deal. While details remain thin, such filings often signal early-stage positioning rather than confirmed construction or operation. For the hotel sector this could mean renewed interest in branded properties in secondary U.S. markets, though feasibility and execution remain key. Read more.
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