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Accor sells Motel 6, Studio 6 brands to Blackstone Group affiliate

AH&LA SmartBrief | May 23, 2012

Accor has sold its North American budget brands Motel 6 and Studio 6 to an affiliate of Blackstone Real Estate Partners VII. The $1.9 billion sale includes 1,102 hotels throughout the U.S. and Canada. "This deal will provide Accor with additional resources to address the tremendous growth potential in the Asia Pacific region, in Latin America and in Europe, where the leadership of our brands is one of the key drivers of our future growth," said Denis Hennequin, chairman and CEO of Accor. HotelNewsNow.com (05/22)


Hilton: Management pullout from Grand Wailea would cost millions

AH&LA SmartBrief | May 25, 2012

Bank acquires foreclosed luxury hotel in Sacramento, Calif.

AH&LA SmartBrief | May 29, 2012

Investment group may put 2 bankrupt hotels on the market

AH&LA SmartBrief | May 24, 2012

Divorce-hotel concept comes to the U.S.

AH&LA SmartBrief | May 29, 2012

Boutique-hotel restaurants can gain from partnering with noted chefs

AH&LA SmartBrief | May 29, 2012

Hospitality Properties will reflag 20 hotels under Wyndham brands

AH&LA SmartBrief | May 25, 2012

Japanese firm is considering sale of Hawaii hotel portfolio

AH&LA SmartBrief | May 25, 2012

Review: Room Key offers an appealing alternative to OTAs

AH&LA SmartBrief | May 23, 2012

Owners of Alex Hotel, Flatotel in NYC file for bankruptcy protection

AH&LA SmartBrief | May 23, 2012


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