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Trump Org.'s New $300M Maldives Resort Will Be Tokenized, Opening the Mega-Project to Anyone to Invest
Yahoo Finance· 2025-11-18 15:47
The Trump Organization is building a resort in the Maldives. Credit: Asad Photo Maldives. Key Takeaways The Trump Organization and Dar Global are building a resort in the Maldives. Tokenization will help fund the new Trump International development. Investors will be able to buy tokens representing shares in a fund that is financing the project. With their father busy running the U.S. government, Donald Jr. and Eric Trump have increasingly steered the family enterprise toward crypto and blockchain ...
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Wu Blockchain· 2025-11-17 11:30
Trump Firm and Saudi partner Dar Global plan to develop Trump International Hotel Maldives, an 80-villa luxury resort, and intend to tokenize the hotel development as part of the project’s financing and ownership structure. The partners said the project will be built in phases. https://t.co/7x28uMCexo ...
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Forbes· 2025-11-17 02:00
Peek inside the Five-Star Los Angeles hotel’s new guest rooms and rooftop pool deck. https://t.co/6S2XuKAdhj (Photo: The Peninsula Beverly Hills) https://t.co/afMkS0LeFY ...
CFOs say AI is transforming finance—but only when strategy leads the way
Fortune· 2025-11-14 12:00
Core Insights - The discussion at the Fortune Emerging CFO virtual event highlighted how AI is transforming finance and the evolving role of CFOs [1] AI Implementation and Strategy - AI must align with a company's core strategy, with CFOs defining objectives such as efficiency or effectiveness before targeting finance areas [2] - Companies that deploy AI without a broader plan struggle to capture meaningful enterprise value [2] - Training employees to effectively use AI tools is crucial, as improper use can lead to ineffective outcomes [3] ROI and Adoption - CFOs commonly inquire about the ROI for AI, where to start, and whether to buy or build AI solutions [4] - Early adopters of AI are beginning to see positive returns on investment [4] Real-World Applications - CFOs shared experiences of AI enhancing accuracy, forecasting, and productivity, emphasizing the need for iterative learning and collaboration [5] - Webflow's finance team automated routine policy queries using large language models, allowing for more strategic work [6] - INRIX utilizes AI to analyze over 50 petabytes of mobility data, improving reporting and forecasting accuracy to 95% [8] - Greenlight leverages AI for risk management, contract reviews, and educational content, while also fostering a culture of understanding through hackathons [9] Challenges and Learning - Not all AI use cases succeed, and human oversight remains essential [10] - Early experiments with AI tools may not yield immediate success, but persistence can lead to improved outcomes [10][11]
AMTD IDEA Group's Controlling Shareholders Enter into Two Years Voluntary Lock-up on Holdings
Prnewswire· 2025-11-13 14:30
Group 1 - AMTD Group has entered into a voluntary lock-up arrangement for its holdings in AMTD IDEA Group, committing not to sell any equity securities for 2 years [1] - All executive directors and core management of AMTD IDEA Group, AMTD Digital, and TGE have also entered into voluntary lock-up agreements for their holdings for two years, indicating strong shareholder confidence in the long-term strategy and growth prospects [2] - AMTD IDEA Group is expanding as a globally diversified conglomerate, particularly in the hospitality sector, with the total number of hotel rooms expected to exceed 1,000 [3] Group 2 - AMTD Group operates across various sectors including media and entertainment, education and training, and hospitality [4] - AMTD IDEA Group serves as a diversified institution and digital solutions group, connecting companies and investors with global markets through a comprehensive business services platform [5]
Sonder and Marriott hotel split leaves guests stranded
NBC News· 2025-11-13 03:02
Company Bankruptcy and Guest Impact - Sa filed for bankruptcy after Marriott terminated a licensing agreement [2] - Guests were evicted with less than 24 hours' notice in some cases [3] - Guests are advised to contact their credit card company for refunds [4][9] - Marriott will support guests currently staying at Sa properties and those with upcoming reservations [4] - Guests booked and paid for new accommodations at their own expense, unsure of refunds [8] Employee Impact - Sa employees were terminated, some finding out through the internet [5][6] - Employees will not receive severance and must apply for unemployment [7] - Employees are owed hours worked and PTO [7] Financial Challenges - Sa faced unexpected challenges with tech integration and a sharp decline in revenue [3]
Tangible Assets – AI: From Hospitality to Real Estate, 5th Palm Beach CorpGov Forum
Yahoo Finance· 2025-11-12 22:59
CorpGov and  IPO Edge are pleased to provide complete video coverage of the fifth annual Palm Beach CorpGov Forum held on Nov. 5-6, featuring a two-day event with panels, firesides and networking receptions. The event comprised an array of speakers from the worlds of corporate governance, activism, IPOs, private equity and venture capital. The panelists discussed how AI could further optimize the underwritings and investment analysis in the real estate and real assets sectors, the importance of accurate d ...
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Exclusive: Blackstone is on the verge of acquiring the Four Seasons hotel in downtown San Francisco, a strong vote of confidence in a hospitality market that was reeling only a couple of years ago https://t.co/UKiNoSIw6F ...
Atour Lifestyle Holdings Limited to Report Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results on November 25, 2025
Globenewswire· 2025-11-12 10:00
Core Viewpoint - Atour Lifestyle Holdings Limited will report its unaudited financial results for the third quarter of 2025 on November 25, 2025, before U.S. markets open [1]. Company Overview - Atour Lifestyle Holdings Limited is a leading hospitality and lifestyle company in China, recognized as the leading upper midscale hotel chain in the country [3]. - The company has developed a distinct portfolio of lifestyle hotel brands and is the first Chinese hotel chain to create a scenario-based retail business [3]. - Atour is focused on innovation within China's hospitality industry and aims to build new lifestyle brands around its hotel offerings [3]. Conference Call Details - A conference call will be held on November 25, 2025, at 7:00 AM U.S. Eastern time, with a live webcast available on the company's investor relations website [1][2]. - Participants can pre-register for the conference call to receive dial-in numbers and a personal PIN [2].
Do Wall Street Analysts Like Hilton Stock?
Yahoo Finance· 2025-11-12 07:52
Core Insights - Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. operates as a hospitality company with a market cap of $63.8 billion, focusing on hotel ownership, leasing, management, development, and franchising [1] Performance Overview - Hilton's stock has underperformed compared to the broader market, gaining 10.7% year-to-date and 9.3% over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 Index returned 16.4% in 2025 and 14.1% over the past year [2] - In comparison to the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund, Hilton outperformed with a 6.8% increase in 2025 and 9.2% over the past 52 weeks [3] Financial Results - Following the release of Q3 results on October 22, Hilton's stock rose 3.4%. The company's revenue per available room declined 1.1% on a currency-neutral basis year-over-year, but overall revenue increased to $3.1 billion, up 8.8% year-over-year and 3.5% above expectations [4] - Adjusted EPS for Q3 increased by 9.9% year-over-year to $2.11, surpassing consensus estimates by 3.9% [4] Future Projections - For the full fiscal year 2025, analysts project an adjusted EPS of $8.02, reflecting a 12.6% year-over-year increase. Hilton has consistently met or exceeded earnings estimates in the past four quarters [5] - The consensus rating among 23 analysts is a "Moderate Buy," with eight "Strong Buys," three "Moderate Buys," and twelve "Holds" [5] Analyst Ratings - Truist Securities analyst maintained a "Hold" rating on Hilton, raising the price target from $246 to $253. The mean price target of $287 indicates a 4.8% premium to current levels, while the highest target of $340 suggests a 24.3% upside potential [7]