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By Jason Q. Freed, News Editor-Americas
11 June 2012
After the franchise was purchased by Blackstone, franchisees said they are glad to see capital-expenditure requirements speed up and are looking to Blackstone to invest capital in the corporate-owned assets.
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By Shawn A. Turner, Finance Editor
03 October 2012
On the day its $1.9-billion acquisition of Motel 6 and Studio 6 was finalized, Blackstone's Jonathan D. Gray said “the sky’s the limit” for global growth.
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By Patrick Mayock, Editor-in-Chief
08 February 2013
Jim Amorosia has Blackstone’s buy-in—and some hefty expectations—as he attempts to more than double the 1,000-property plus G6 Hospitality portfolio.
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By Shawn A. Turner, Finance Editor
16 October 2012
Challenges in closing a hotel deal today include sourcing financing, buyers walking away from deals and arranging PIPs.
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By Jason Q. Freed, News Editor-Americas
28 September 2011
After Olivier Poirot’s voluntary departure and Accor’s shift in focus to Ibis, Jim Amorosia, the newly appointed CEO of Motel 6 and Studio 6, is quick to point out his continued commitment.
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By Shawn A. Turner, Finance Editor
04 October 2012
Post-Blackstone changes for the economy brands include an expansion to Mexico for Motel 6 in 2013, an accelerated rollout of the Phoenix room project and a renewed focus on expanding Studio 6.
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By Patrick Mayock, Editor-in-Chief
05 December 2012
The economy segment has yet to recover from its late-1980s heyday. But ambitious brand refreshes and billions of dollars worth of investment could breathe new life into the segment.
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HNN Newswire
13 November 2008
Chairman and CEO of MGM Mirage recommends Jim Murren as his replacement.
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By Stacey Mieyal Higgins, News Editor-International
22 June 2009
Jim Abrahamson and John Merkin discuss the Holiday Inn relaunch, company development and demand for midmarket product.
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By Patrick Mayock, Editor-in-Chief
30 January 2012
The global travel industry is growing, but the U.S. is losing its fair share. Competition will require a united effort across all sectors of tourism, travel leaders said during ALIS.
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