Lodging
(H) Hyatt Hotels Hyatt Place Now in Pensacola
Chicago, Ill.-based leading global hotel chain, Hyatt Hotels Corporation (H) recently unveiled a Hyatt Place branded (upscale, select-service, contemporary lifestyle hotel brand for modern travelers) property in Pensacola, Fla. in association...21Apr2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(MAR) Marriott International’s Ritz-Carlton in Aruba
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company L.L.C, a wholly owned subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc. (MAR), is all set to unveil a property in the Island Of Aruba. Christened The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba, the new property is slated to open for...17Apr2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(H) Hyatt Hotels’ Upscale Brand “HYATT House” Makes Atlanta Debut
One of Hyatt Hotels Corporation’s (H) upscale brands, HYATT house, recently made its debut in Georgia with the opening of a hotel in Atlanta. Christened HYATT house Atlanta/Cobb Galleria – the new property was developed and unveiled...10Apr2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(HOT) Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide to Expand in Middle East and Africa Region
Leading global hotel chain Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (HOT) has recently declared that it is on the verge of launching 50 new hotels with 14,000 guest rooms in the rapidly-growing emerging market of Middle East and...9Apr2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(HOT) Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide’s Westin Now in Sacramento
In order to bolster its presence in the U.S., Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. (HOT) recently unveiled its 1st Westin branded (upper/ upscale luxury brand) property – The Westin Sacramento – in Sacramento,...8Apr2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(HOT) Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Enhances European Portfolio
In order to further ramp up its presence in Europe, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (HOT) is on the verge of launching 50 new hotels in the region by 2018. Moreover, Starwood is also undertaking several renovation initiatives...4Apr2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(HOT) Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Shift Base to Dubai
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. ( HOT ) , the leading global hospitality company, has recently transferred its headquarters from Stamford, CT to Dubai, UAE for one month. This was done with the clear intent of focusing...26Mar2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(HOT) Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Flourishes in Dubai
In order to expand its footprint in the Middle East region, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. (HOT) recently unveiled a Sheraton branded property in Dubai in collaboration with Majid Al Futtaim Properties. This new property...23Mar2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(HOT) Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Thrives in Latin America
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (HOT) is on the verge of signing new deals and launching hotels in the rapidly-growing emerging markets of Latin America in order to further enhance its presence in the region. Starwood...13Mar2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(HOT) Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Signs Record Number of Deals in 2012
Leading hospitality company Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (HOT) recently declared that amid such global macroeconomic turmoil, it has entered into maximum number of hotel agreements in 2012. At the end of 2012,...5Jan2013 | Shawn | Comments Off | Continued
(H) Hyatt Hotels Opens Hyatt Place Property in El Segundo
Chicago, Illinois-based, Hyatt Hotels Corporation (H) recently declared the opening of a Hyatt Place branded hotel in El Segundo, United States in collaboration with OTO Development. The new property named Hyatt Place Los Angeles/LAX/El...1Jan2013 | Shawn | Comments Off | Continued
(HOT) Hotel and Lodging Stock Update – December 2012 – Industry Outlook
The year 2012 is likely to end on a positive note for the hotel & lodging industry, with lodging performance indicators witnessing considerable improvement in most parts of the world. In the recently concluded third quarter of 2012, most of the sector heavyweights — Starwood Hotels...17Dec2012 | Shawn | Comments Off | Continued
(HOT) Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Collaborates with The Urban Land Institute
Leading hospitality company Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. (HOT) recently joined forces with The Urban Land Institute (ULI) Greenprint Center for Building Performance. The...3Dec2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(HOT) Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Revamps Hawaiian Assets
As part of its continued brand revitalization, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. (HOT) recently completed an extensive makeover of four Hawaiian properties under its largest brand Sheraton Hotels & Resorts. The refurbishment...28Nov2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(MAR) Marriott International to Boost Extended-stay Business
Hotel chain operator, Marriott International Inc. (MAR), recently announced that its extended-stay portfolio now accounts for a third of its development pipeline in North America. With the extended-stay portfolio brands,...23Oct2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(MAR) Marriott International’s Profit Surges
Hotel chain operator, Marriott International Inc. (MAR) reported third quarter 2012 earnings of 44 cents per share, comfortably surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 40 cents and the year-ago quarter adjusted earnings of 29 cents...10Oct2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(MAR) Marriott Adds JW Marriott in Mexico
In order to further ramp up its presence in Mexico, JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts brand, one of the world class luxury brands of Marriott International, Inc. (MAR), recently struck a deal with Operadora Punta Peninsula, S.A. de...9Oct2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(MAR) New Look for Marriott St. Louis
As a part of its continued brand-revitalization, Marriott International Inc. (MAR) has decided to go forward with an extensive makeover plan for its St. Louis Airport property for around $15 million. The venture will begin this fall...9Oct2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(HOT) Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide Introduces W in Singapore
In order to ramp up its presence in the flourishing Singaporean market, Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide Inc. (HOT) recently debuted its W brand at Sentosa Cove, Singapore in collaboration with its owner and development partner...9Oct2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(RLH) Red Lion Hotels Opens Denver Airport Location
Red Lion Hotels Corporation (RLH) recently inked a franchise license agreement with the owners of a hotel located at the Denver International Airport. The 87-guestroom property will now become the Red Lion Inn and Suites Denver Airport....8Oct2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(HOT) Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide to Unveil W in Panama City
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc.(HOT) recently announced that it is on track to introduce a W brand hotel in Panama City. This will mark the entry of W, one of the high-end brands of Starwood in Central America. It is slated...24Sep2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(H) Hyatt Hotels Expanding in Puerto Rico
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (H) recently announced that a Hyatt affiliate inked a management agreement with an affiliate of Island Hospitality Partners, LLC to unveil Hyatt Place Manatí, Puerto Rico in early 2014. This is not the...31Aug2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(H) Hyatt Hotels Debuts In Southwest China
Consistent with its expansion activity, Hyatt Hotels Corporation (H) recently announced the opening of the hotel – Hyatt Regency Chongqing – under its Hyatt Regency Brand. The opening marks the debut of Hyatt...22Aug2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(MAR) Marriott International Reports In Line – Increases EPS Guidance
Marriott International Inc. (MAR) reported second quarter 2012 earnings of 42 cents per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. However, earnings in the reported quarter were 24% higher than the year-ago quarter adjusted...16Aug2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(HOT) Hotel and Lodging Stock Outlook – August 2012
The year 2012 started on a positive note for the hotel & lodging industry, with lodging performance indicators witnessing considerable improvement in most regions of the world. However, global economic and political issues like sovereign debt, currency fluctuation and sustained economic instability...15Aug2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(RLH) Red Lion Signs Franchise License Agreement With WR Management for Cathedral City
Spokane, Washington-based Red Lion Hotels Corporation (RLH) recently announced the signing of a franchise license agreement with WR Management Co. for a hotel — Quality Inn & Suites Date Palm — in Cathedral City, California....21Jul2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(H) Hyatt Hotels Boosts Indian Presence
Chicago-based Hyatt Hotels Corporation (H) recently announced that one of its affiliates has entered into management contracts for two new hotels in India. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The two new hotels bring the...17Jul2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(H) Hyatt Hotels Boosts Caribbean Presence
An affiliate of Chicago, Illinois-based Hyatt Hotels Corp. (H) recently entered into a management agreement with Range Developments for developing a hotel under the Park Hyatt brand in the island of St. Kitts in the Caribbean West Indies....16Jul2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(HOT) Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Opens 4th Aloft in India
Stamford, Connecticut-based Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (HOT) recently announced the opening of a hotel – ‘Aloft Chandigarh Zirakpur’ – under its Aloft brand in Chandigarh, India. The company extended its...11Jul2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(MAR) Marriott International – Bull of the Day
Marriott International’s (MAR) first quarter 2012 earnings were slightly above the Zacks Consensus Estimate by $0.01. Going forward, the company’s strong pipeline, significant international exposure, solid balance sheet,...2Jul2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued