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Hoteliers in the Baltics struggling to share Europe’s recent gainsWhile security fears associated with the Baltic region’s proximity to Russia have largely subsided, economic challenges stemming from rising operational costs and an excessive tax burden have come to the fore.
CoStar World News for Nov. 13Joint venture takes Irish hotel group private; UK entrepreneur targets pickleball demand; French retail property owners resist Shein
DiamondRock holds off on hotel acquisitions but executives predict asset sales are likelyDiamondRock Hospitality Company, a hotel-focused real estate investment trust, hasn't made any deals yet but could sell a few hotels and resorts from its portfolio in the next 12-18 months, executives say.
Expedia's bookings and revenue grow in third quarterExpedia Group has raised its outlook for the fourth quarter and for the full year after exceeding expectations in recent months.
Hyatt offsets flat third-quarter room revenue with loyalty momentum, growth in ChinaTop executives at Hyatt Hotels Corp. say their selloff of Playa Hotels & Resorts real estate is still on track to close by the end of 2025.
Economic headwinds weigh heavy on RLJ even as its urban hotels reboundStrong performance in San Francisco was a highlight for RLJ Lodging Trust's hotel portfolio in the third quarter.
Summit points to weak government travel, soft leisure demand as headwindsSummit Hotel Properties CEO John Stanner said the REIT posted a year-over-year RevPAR decline of 4.2% in the last quarter.
International portfolio growth main driver of outlook upgrade for Choice HotelsChoice Hotels International raised its 2025 full-year net income outlook, in part due to the growth of its international portfolio.
CoStar World News for Nov. 6New Zealand hotel deal ranks among nation's largest; United Kingdom hotel operators watch for budget effects; French retail property investment slows
Lack of government travel hits Ashford's US hospitality portfolioAshford Hospitality Trust seeks to sell more of its hotels in an effort to deleverage its business.
External pressures weigh on Apple Hospitality REIT's portfolio performanceDuring the hotel REIT's third-quarter earnings call, Apple Hospitality REIT's CEO spoke about changes with its hotel portfolio, including the transition from Marriott International brand management to the franchise model.
International demand the main driver of Marriott's hotel performanceDuring the company's third-quarter earnings call, Marriott International executives spoke about how they expect international hotel demand and higher-end properties to continue to propel performance.
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U.S. consumer sentiment hit a three-year low in early November, but executives from public hotel companies expressed optimism that travel demand will stay consistent.
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