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Q2 2022 Major U.S. Hotel Sales Survey
Daniel Lesser | July 26, 2022
By Daniel Lesser With the first half of the year now in the books, 2022 has thus far provided an unexpected and tumultuous ride. It was only six months ago when the S&P 500 reached all-time highs in a world where lingering supply chain pressures and potential COVID outbreaks seemed to be the two most pressing risks to economies across the globe. While those two dangers are abating, a refreshed slate of macro-overhangs may be more daunting than ever. Included are the ongoing war in Ukraine, rising interest rates and soaring levels of inflation. Although the U.S. is not technically in an economic recession yet, many feel angst due to ...
REITs and Commercial Real Estate Well Placed for Longer Term Despite Recent Volatility
JLL | July 15, 2022
CHICAGO, July 13, 2022 – Coming off of one of the strongest years on record, the REIT market is relatively well placed despite the recent volatility. JLL’s Strategic Transactions Monitor details themes driving the REIT market, including a constructive outlook in light of sharply rising rates, an increase in take-private activity and dissipating COVID-19 driven trends. REITs, along with broader markets, are down 20% year to date, driven by growing inflation, Federal Reserve rate hikes and broader geopolitical risks. Though market participants have focused on near-term underperformance, REITs have outperformed on a longer-term basis. ...
HHM to Integrate Urgo Hotels & Resorts Into Its Existing Platform
HHM | June 8, 2022
PHILADELPHIA, PA, June 08, 2022 -- HHM and Urgo Hotels & Resorts (“Urgo”) have entered into a definitive agreement that, upon closing, will result in Urgo becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of HHM and, as part of the total consideration, the founding members of Urgo will become shareholders of HHM. The combined company will operate over 235 hotels in North America, with HHM expanding into Canada, entering new markets in the U.S., while adding mountain leisure, development and condo-hotel management capabilities to its portfolio. This represents HHM's second strategic M&A transaction in 2022, after it closed earlier in the yea...
Benchmark Pyramid Rebrands to Pyramid Global Hospitality
Pyramid Global Hospitality | June 2, 2022
BOSTON, June 2, 2022—Benchmark Pyramid today announced the company has rebranded to Pyramid Global Hospitality. The parent entity will include multiple divisions responsible for specific industry segments. All branded properties in the Americas will fall under the purview of Pyramid Global Hospitality. Benchmark, Pyramid Luxury Lifestyle will focus exclusively on the company’s portfolio of independent properties. Hamilton, Pyramid Europe will continue to be responsible for the company’s growing portfolio of European hotels. “Prior to the merger, each entity had its own identity that resonated with different audiences," said...
Cendyn and Pegasus to Merge
Cendyn | November 2, 2021
The merger of Cendyn and Pegasus provides hoteliers with a platform to maximize the direct-booking channel, enhancing the guest experience end-to-end Tuesday, November 2, 2021 – London, UK – Today Cendyn, the leading provider of cloud-based software and eCommerce services for the hospitality industry, enters into a merger agreement with Pegasus, a leading provider of revenue and distribution solutions for the hospitality industry. The combination of both companies provides hoteliers with a platform to maximize their direct-booking channel and enhance the guest experience across every touchpoint. With many hoteliers struggling with reso...
Deal-Making Activity in the Travel & Tourism Sector Dropped by 34.3% During April 2021, Finds GlobalData
GlobalData | May 17, 2021
A total of 71 deals (comprising mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity, and venture financing) were announced in the global travel and tourism sector during April, which is a decline of 34.3% over 108 deals announced in March, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Aurojyoti Bose, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “The travel and tourism sector is still reeling under the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the rebound in deal activity in March brought in some cheers, it could not be sustained for long with April again reversing the trend.” The announcement of private equity, venture fi...
Travel & Tourism Sector Witnessed 29.6% Decline in Deal Activity During January 2021
GlobalData | February 9, 2021
A total of 57 deals were announced in the global travel and tourism sector during January 2021, which is a decrease of 29.6% over 81 deals announced in December 2020, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Aurojyoti Bose, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “The travel and tourism sector has been one of the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic with ongoing lockdowns in some of the key markets and travel restrictions bringing business travels mostly to a halt. Resultantly, deal-making appetite also remains muted.” The number of equity offerings, venture financing, mergers and acquisition (M&A), and priva...
MGM Resorts International Statement Regarding Entain PLC
MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL | January 19, 2021
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 19, 2021 -- MGM Resorts International ("MGM" or the "Company") announced today that, after careful consideration and having reflected on the limited recent engagement between the respective companies regarding MGM's rejected all stock proposal at an exchange ratio of 0.6x, it does not intend to submit a revised proposal and it will not make a firm offer for Entain plc ("Entain"). MGM is committed to being a premier global omni-channel gaming and entertainment company, and will maintain a disciplined framework while evaluating a range of compelling strategic opportunities. "BetMGM, our U.S. sports betting and online gamin...
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