Hospitality Sector

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Hotel stocks continue their steady uptrend… Wyndham Worldwide and Marriott Vacations Worldwide hit fresh 52-week highs.

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IS THE ECONOMY REALLY THAT BAD?

Many folks are worried about the U.S. economy... but today's chart reminds us that things "can't be all that bad" in America.

Over the past three years, we have published dozens of charts that proved America was doing a heck of a lot better than the pessimists would have you believe. One of the clearest signals, we've often said, is the climbing revenue and share price of Wyndham Worldwide (WYN). It's one of the most important stocks most people have never heard about.

Wyndham Worldwide is the world's largest hotel chain. Brands here include Super 8, Howard Johnson, Ramada, and Days Inn. Wyndham owns several "upscale" hotel chains as well. The fortunes of hotels rise and fall with America's propensity to take business trips and vacations... so they're a good indicator of what's going on in the economy.

As you can see from the three-year chart below, things are going well. Wyndham's strong business has helped shares climb more than 100% in the past three years. And just last week the stock hit a new all-time high. It's more proof that America is doing a lot better than the pessimists would have you believe.

Source: Daily Wealth

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Hotel stocks climb higher… Hilton Worldwide and Marriott Vacations Worldwide leap to all-time highs.

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China Tourism: Buy Online Travel, Japan Diaper, But Not Hong Kong Retail, Macau Casino

http://blogs.barrons.com/asiastocks/201 ... au-casino/

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Hotel stocks Hilton Worldwide Holdings and La Quinta Holdings touch new all-time highs.

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How to Play The Sizzling Online Travel Sector

Two leaders are reporting earnings in the coming weeks.

Here’s what you need to know

By Hilary Kramer

Source: Game Changers

http://investorplace.com/2015/07/sizzli ... azSB9Kqqko

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The Future of Hotel Rooms

Starwood Hotels and Resorts’ Westin brand introduced a new room design last fall that eliminates the traditional desk in favor of what the company calls a “blended space” concept, which includes a smaller desk, a sofa with an ottoman and a movable side table so travelers have more options.

By the end of the year, Courtyard by Marriott will have at least 60 hotels in the United States with a new design that includes a mobile desk and a small table with one open side, so a guest can slide it over the lap and work from the sofa.

“We are certainly moving more toward a residential feel in the guest rooms, and that residential feel often comes with a table rather than a desk,” said Mike DeFrino, chief executive of Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants.

Kimpton has bistro tables instead of desks in two new hotels, and is renovating a third, Ink48 in New York, in the same style.

Source: NY Times

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/08/busin ... .html?_r=0

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Owner of Savoy and Raffles hotels sold for £1.9bn
http://www.bbc.com/news/business-35056919

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Hotel stocks La Quinta Holdings, Marriott Vacations Worldwide, and Hyatt Hotels fall to new 52-week lows.

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3 Hotel Stocks Too Cheap to Pass Up

These hotel stocks have been unfairly punished and deserve some love

By Will Ashworth

Source: Investor Place

http://investorplace.com/2016/02/hotel- ... sVOBPJ96M8