sbe Sells 50 Percent Stake to AccorHotels in $319 Million Deal
NEW YORK—sbe Entertainment Group, the owner of hospitality brands including SLS, Delano, Mondrian, Hyde, Katsuya, and Cleo, has closed on the strategic sale of a...
TravelClick Data Shows Steady Rates and Bookings for Second Half of 2018
NEW YORK–The second half of 2018 has experienced stable rates and bookings across all travel segments—up 1.80 percent in average daily rates (ADR) and...
Three Factors Influencing the Value of Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency values have unique drivers,
considering their unregulated nature. Here are three factors that can influence the value of cryptocurrency.
1. Hackers.
Because cryptocurrency exists...
Independent Investments: Jim Merkel on the Strategies Driving Rockbridge’s Growth
When Bank One sold to First Chicago, the company’s hotel investment fund business spun out to form Rockbridge Capital. Since then, the company’s leadership...
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Aries Conlon Capital Rebrands as Mag Mile Capital
Aries Conlon Capital has announced that the company is rebranding to Mag Mile Capital. The newly named Mag Mile Capital relocated its Chicago headquarter...
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12 Ways to Increase Hotel Security
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Five Hotel Companies Among Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For
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