Hospitality and lodging

Technology

Forecasts Point to Frothy Valuations in the Year Ahead

"There’s no reason to think valuations won’t go up,” says Deloitte's Colaco.

December 23, 2021

SPACs

Sonder to Go Public via Merger with Second Gores Metropoulos SPAC

Sonder is a hospitality company that works directly with property owners.

April 30, 2021

Private Equity

Blackstone Bets on Casino Sector with Crown Bid

Blackstone previously teamed up with Starwood Capital and struck a deal for Extended Stay America.

March 22, 2021

Technology

NextGuest Combines with Cendyn

Cendyn expects the merger to expand its global reach, as it helps hoteliers drive demand and revenue performance.

February 17, 2021

Private Equity

Why cruise lines are raising capital to stay afloat during pandemic

The coronavirus has forced Carnival and other operators to sit idle, not board any passengers, and seek possible investors.

May 27, 2020

Other Sectors

M&A wrap: CoStar, STR, Q2, Precision Lender, Apollo, MidCap, PNC, Wynnchurch

CoStar buys hotel analytics firm STR. Q2 makes deal for lending data provider. Apollo-backed MidCap purchases PNC's franchise loan portfolio. Mergers & Acquisitions seeks nominations for the Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A, due Oct. 14.

October 1, 2019

Other Sectors

Louis Vuitton owner LVMH adds hotels to handbags with Belmond purchase

LVMH is betting $2.6 billion that consumers who spend $1,000 on a Louis Vuitton bag will splash out for a $2,000-a-night hotel on Italy’s Amalfi Coast.

December 14, 2018

Other Sectors

M&A wrap: LVMH, Louis Vuitton, L Catterton, 21 Club, Conmed, PPG

Louis Vuitton owner buys luxury hotel chain Belmond. Conmed and PPG both make acquisitions.

December 14, 2018

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