Will a recession happen in the U.S.? And if it does, how will it affect the hospitality industry? Hoteliers and analysts debated the topic on the first day of the @HotelDataConf. Check out our recap of the day, complete with a video and podcast wrap-up.
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A Hawaii real estate analyst told CoStar News a majority of the CRE available for lease or sale in Lahaina was destroyed.

The town is a major tourist destination in Maui, attracting 2M+ ppl annually.

Lahaina also is Maui's main cruise ship port.

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Shout out to Rachel Daub for building such a cool promo!

What's behind the flurry of midscale, extended-stay brands? Hear a bit of hotel industry history from Noble Investment Group's Mit Shah in this audio interview with Sean McCracken.

Recapping the first quarter, executives from public hotel companies and others in the travel industry shared international travel trends that are driving optimism for the rest of the year.
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Congrats to all of my HNN colleagues on a job well done. So psyched to share these awards with you!

A lot of good commentary during Host's earnings call this morning. Insight into Q1 year-over-year comparisons, what's going on in San Francisco and setting up bridge loans for buyers as part of asset sales.

I never turn down the opportunity to try a new dessert.

Another hotel brand in the oven!

Ahead of first-quarter 2023 earnings calls, hotel industry analysts said investors are watching for any signs of economic trouble despite industry fundamentals staying strong.
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As hotel booking trends have normalized, in some ways relationships have improved between hotel companies and online travel agencies.
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New York Hotels Benefit From Influx of Migrants From Southern Border

Great story from Andria Cheng

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In a series of interviews, leaders in the U.S. hotel industry shared how the past three years with the COVID-19 pandemic changed them on a personal level, and how those changes then influenced their approach to leadership.
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Don't miss this from Dana Miller. Shout out to Latino Hotel Association for compiling this report!

Now I'm definitely going to be on the lookout for circular buffets in my next few hotel stays.

Host Hotels & Resorts is still hungry for more acquisitions, but so far sellers haven't budged on their pricing. But when prices do fall, Host President and CEO Jim Risoleo said the REIT is poised to be in the best position to get deals done.
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Eric Danziger says he doesn't have any good adages, but I think 'battleship vs. speedboat' is a pretty good one!

Tony Capuano on the enduring nature of blended travel. Quick clip here; of course head to Hotel News Now for the full interview