Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina Finishes $100M+ Reno REAL ESTATE: Upgraded Rooms, Pool Area, Meeting Space, Lobby, New Restaurants By  Donald Bloodworth  – December 19, 2024 SAN DIEGO – More than $100 million went into updating the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina in a newly finished renovation billed as a transformation that “redefines…

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Hotel industry experts say Fed’s latest rate cut won’t help US hotels much

Lowered projections for cuts in 2025 a cause for concern By Bryan WrotenHotel News NowDecember 19, 2024 | 7:16 AM The Federal Reserve’s decision to cut the federal funds rate a further 25 basis points will lower the cost of capital. But even when combined with the two previous cuts from this year, hotel industry…

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LA’s Hotel Pipeline Struggling With Construction Costs, Long Entitlement Periods Ahead Of Big Sporting Events

December 3, 2024 Bianca Barragán, Southern California  Los Angeles is gearing up to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games, a Super Bowl and World Cup games in the next decade, but its hotel landscape is facing challenges from every angle. There are 105 hotel projects in the Greater Los Angeles area in the development process, Majestic Hospitality Group CEO Christopher Henry said,…

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Downtown Oakland Hotel Trades at 76% Discount

Plunging values, and safety concerns are hitting lodgings in the airport corridor. By Jack Rogers| November 22, 2024 at 05:38 AM Hotel values are cratering in Oakland, with the latest benchmark set by a downtown property that sold for 76% less than its last trade. Core Property Capital paid $10.6M for the Courtyard Oakland Downtown, a…

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Hotel workers union solicits surprising ally: Wells Fargo

By Alex Barreira – Staff Reporter, San Francisco Business Times Nov 20, 2024 | Updated Nov 20, 2024 7:15am PST As the contract impasse between San Francisco hotel workers union Unite Here Local 2 and operators Hilton, Hyatt and Marriott nears its 100th day, the union is turning its appeals to a surprising place: Wells…

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Hilton San Francisco Union Square, Parc 55 hotels narrow in on buyer

By Alex Barreira – Staff Reporter, San Francisco Business Times Nov 18, 2024 San Francisco’s largest hotel complex is inching closer to a buyer. Eastdil Secured, acting as broker, submitted its first and final calls for bids on the Hilton San Francisco Union Square and Parc 55 hotels and “several offers are presently under review,”…

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East Bay hotel is bought for one-fourth prior price as lodging market wobbles

Deal underscores weakening hotel values in the Bay AreaBy George Avalos | gavalos@bayareanewsgroup.com | Bay Area News Group UPDATED: November 18, 2024 at 8:57 AM PST OAKLAND — An Oakland hotel has been bought at a price that suggests the high-profile property’s value has nosedived since the end of the coronavirus outbreak. Courtyard Oakland Downtown, a Marriott brand, was bought…

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City Profile: Big events test LA’s hotel market

By Nellie Day  Nov 12, 2024 8:00am Los Angeles has always been synonymous with fame, thanks to Hollywood and its entertainment production powerhouses. In addition to awards shows – think Grammys, Emmys, Oscars, etc. – Los Angeles pulls travelers thanks to its weather, many area attractions and convention business. Some hotel investors are optimistic that a new…

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Big San Jose hotel files for bankruptcy but will keep operating as usual

Owner of hotel is in talks with new lenders to replace current financier By GEORGE AVALOS | gavalos@bayareanewsgroup.com | Bay AreaNews Group UPDATED: November 6, 2024 at 5:36 AM PST SAN JOSE — A landmark San Jose hotel has filed for bankruptcy for the second time in three years but will keep its doors open…

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Big San Jose hotel seeks fresh financing to replace loan that’s in default

Discussions are in final stages to land new funding but bumpy road looms By George Avalos | gavalos@bayareanewsgroup.com | Bay Area News Group UPDATED: October 20, 2024 at 7:36 a.m. SAN JOSE — The owner of a big San Jose hotel has crafted a plan to land a crucial round of financing for the lodging tower — even as the…

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New hotel at SoFi Stadium to cater to athletes and fans

By Roger Vincent | Staff Writer | Oct. 11, 2024 3 AM PT Construction is underway on a $300-million hotel next to SoFi Stadium, the latest addition to Rams owner Stan Kroenke’s sprawling mixed-use development on the former site of the Hollywood Park horse racing venue in Inglewood. The 300-room Kali Hotel is the only hotel in Kroenke’s…

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Universal City hotel expansion project clears early approval hurdle

By Roger Vincent | Sept. 18, 2024 1:33 PM PT Construction of a new high-rise addition to the Hilton hotel in Universal City was approved by the Los Angeles Planning Commission, clearing a major hurdle for the long-planned expansion. The decision comes as Universal Studios and other popular tourist destinations in the region shine for hoteliers even…

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