IHOP Announces Franchisee Deal in Western Saudi Arabia

Dine Brands International today announces plans to open five new IHOP restaurants in the western Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), including Jeddah, Mecca, Medina, and cities along the Red Sea coast, with the first location scheduled to open in Jeddah in early 2023.
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Luxor Rotana Hotel to Open Late 2023 in Egypt

Located in the heart of the 'world's greatest open-air museum', this new property will be in close proximity to the city’s ancient ruins including monuments, tombs and temples, set on the Nile offering stunning river views and more than 18,000 sqm of lush gardens.
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Hyatt Names Eben Hewitt Chief Information Officer

CHICAGO (July 18, 2022) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the appointment of Eben Hewitt as Hyatt’s Chief Information Officer, effective July 18. Hewitt will oversee…

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MCR Closes on $420 Million Refinancing of 30-Hotel Portfolio

MCR has closed on a $420 million refinancing of 30 hotels across the country. The financing was provided by balance sheet lenders Wells Fargo (who served as lead left arranger on the transaction), BMO Harris (joint lead arranger), Bank of America and Square Mile Capital at an interest rate of SOFR + 3.73%.
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VICI Properties Inc. Invests in New Collier County, Florida Great Wolf Resort

VICI Properties Inc. (NYSE: VICI) announced today that the Company has agreed to provide a mezzanine loan investment for up to $59.0 million to Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. related to the development of Great Wolf Lodge South Florida, a more than $250 million family resort project in Collier County, FL.
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