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'Outsized rate growth' in first half of year, expected stability in second lead Host to raise outlookThe hotel REIT has nearly completed its renovation program of its Hyatt Hotels Corp.-branded properties and is making progress on its Marriott International-branded ones.
He grew up visiting New York’s landmarks. Now he runs one.Delfin Ortiz hopes to turn the world’s most famous New Year's Eve address into an everyday destination.
Summit Hotels CEO: Second-quarter success about 'more than the World Cup'Both business and group travel saw a rebound before and after the summer mega event
Expedia Group continues B2B growth, acquires AI platformsOnline travel agency Expedia Group achieved a 6% increase in booked room nights in the second quarter.
Hotel development in India booms as access to smaller cities growsIndian development of infrastructure and connectivity, notably in secondary and tertiary cities, is sparking aggressive growth push from the branded hotel sector as companies take advantage of an undersupplied space.
The good and bad of China's travel outlookAnalysts are increasingly worried over domestic travel weakness in China the world's second most populous country.
Distress helps drive California hotels deals pace in first half of yearThe relative higher cost of debt combined with lower property valuations is expected to keep the hotel deals rolling in 2026.
After missed opportunity, Mast Capital buys Islands of Islamorada Resort in favored Keys marketVilla owners will have the opportunity to enter the property's rental program and offer guests nightly stays.
Marriott raises full-year outlook on outperformance, hotel demand expectationsCEO Tony Capuano said the company is in ongoing discussions with hotel owners upset about reimbursements related to the Bonvoy loyalty program.
The US hotels deals market is getting more competitive, DiamondRock CEO saysThe Bethesda, Maryland-based hotel real estate investment trust has noticed a more competitive bidding process for hotel and resort acquisitions, namely from private-equity capital.
Hyatt sees second quarter buoyed by high-end guestsCEO Mark Hoplamazian said he expects a busy rest of the year for rooms growth.
Major events, strong travel demand gave Pebblebrook pricing confidence in second quarterThe hotel REIT's resorts portfolio and San Francisco hotels drove big results.
Robust Accor half-year hotel performance dampened by continued Middle East declinesAccor's global portfolio is nearing 7,500 hotels including its development pipeline as of the first half of the year.
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A stronger ability to drive rate, fueled by events like the FIFA World Cup, has boosted performance.
Sixth Street buys Key West resort from luxury REIT Braemar
The Pier House Resort & Spa in South Florida sold for $190 million.
As Europe gets hotter, travel patterns may shift, hoteliers say
The scorching summer has not emptied hotels or derailed bookings, but analysts say rising temperatures are already beginning to reshape patterns across the continent.
US guests want value and experiences but have more purpose and barriers
Hoteliers say the key to winning over guests is to drive value and experiences coupled with flexibility.
Hope for stability in 2027 may actualize, according to hotel data expert
The U.S. hotel industry can expect a "low, slow growth environment" for next year.
IHG's global hotel growth overcomes weakness in Middle East in first half of year
Executives at IHG Hotels & Resorts cited strong network growth and business fundamentals improving globally as reasons for near-term optimism.
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Analytics
Philadelphia, Chicago lead US hospitality markets in first full week of August.
Analytics
Opinions
Inflation remains sticky, and not all consumers are wealthy
Opinions
Podcast
Operations
AI, World Cup top topics of conversation
Operations
Podcast
Analytics
Tell Me More podcast hosts share Hotel Data Conference takeaways
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Inflation tempers consumer sentiment, but trips still a priority
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Opinions
Your questions are always better than a machine's questions
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Operations
Experts from outside hotel industry say data informs customer-focused thinking
Operations
Earnings
Ownership
Hotel REIT reports 6% revenue per available room growth for core assets
Ownership
Development
Slowdown comes during dispute over citywide video gambling terminals
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Earnings
Ownership
REIT completed the conversion of Renaissance Pittsburgh to Marriott's Autograph Collection
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More guests are taking GLP-1 medications, so hotel menus must adapt
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Operations
Number of US households earning combined income of $200,000 or more is increasing
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Reliance moves ahead on 35-storey project near Robson Square
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$1.38 billion deal includes JW Marriott, Ritz-Carlton hotels
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Brands
Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
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International News
India
Indian hoteliers beginning to fully embrace asset-light model
India
Podcast
China
Analysts worry over domestic travel weakness
China
India
The two partners cancel a planned merger with Treebo
India
Spain
Sites had been acquired in 2023 on behalf of Adia
Spain
Saudi Arabia
Project has total investment of $393 million, includes 295 branded residential units
Saudi Arabia
Vietnam
By hotel count, Vietnam is Accor’s third-largest market in Asia
Vietnam
Russia
High borrowing costs and construction delays stymie growth of hospitality sector
Russia
Australia
Deal is one of the largest single freehold hotel transactions in Australian history
Australia
Sweden
New debt capacity allows for expansion, including taking over Dalata operations
Sweden
Spain
Grape Hospitality continues management of three Spanish properties involved in deal
Spain
India
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India
Cuba
Scrutiny on military-linked hotel ownership puts pressure on international hotel brands
Cuba
Podcast
Saudi Arabia
Project flexibility, government initiatives crucial to overcome global supply disruption
Saudi Arabia
United States
Tourist demand for Europe remains strong but is shifting
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