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By Jeff Higley, Editorial Director
18 August 2009
If speculation that The Blackstone Group will dismantle Hilton Hotels Corporation comes true, the end result could be very familiar.
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By Jeff Higley, Editorial Director
02 March 2009
Midscale chain expects active pipeline, strong operating performances to continue during 2009 despite weak economy.
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By Stacey Mieyal Higgins, News Editor-International
17 February 2011
The likely candidate might surprise you.
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HNN Newswire
11 October 2010
Extended Stay America is officially out of bankruptcy following its previously announced purchase led by Blackstone Group, Paulson & Company and Centerbridge Partners.
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By Shawn A. Turner, Finance Editor
11 October 2010
An investment group led by Blackstone Real Estate Partners VI, Centerbridge Partners and Paulson & Company purchased Extended Stay America for US$3.9 billion.
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By Jeff Higley, Editorial Director
15 March 2011
The Dallas-based chain’s “Here for You” philosophy starts with the little things as it plans to empower employees, add guest-friendly televisions to rooms and continue its migration to a cloud-computing platform.
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By Jason Q. Freed, News Editor
11 November 2011
Blackstone’s decision to purchase and rebrand eight former Mint hotels will bring DoubleTree by Hilton’s European portfolio to 28 and Hilton Garden Inn’s European portfolio to 18.
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By The HNN editorial staff,
17 June 2011
From the desks of the HotelNewsNow.com editorial staff:
• Blackstone sued over 2007 Extended Stay sale;
• Abrahamson discusses IHG departure;
• STR Global releases May pipelines;
• Sternlicht to develop three NYC hotels; and
• more details about AAHOA’s online reservation system.
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By Shawn A. Turner, Finance Editor
22 May 2012
Offloading the economy brands allows Accor to exit the U.S. economy-hotel business and frees up space on the company’s balance sheet.
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By Shawn A. Turner, Finance Editor
23 May 2012
Blackstone’s acquisition of Motel 6 and Studio 6 could mean the brands will see CapEx pushed through at a much faster rate while also being positioned for global growth.
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