Marriott Reaches Deal to Buy CitizenM
Marriott International acquires lifestyle brand citizenM for $355 million, adding 36 hotels with 8,544 rooms to its portfolio.
Kim Woinski
Kim is Vice President of Gaming USA Corporation, the previous owner of the Daily Lodging Report, now owned by Skift. Kim is the primary writer of the Daily Lodging Report – North America. Kim moved to Southwest Florida in July of 2020 and recently became a first time grandmother to baby Susie.
Accor Says April and May Bookings Look Steady
Hotel industry shows activity with Accor confirming its outlook for the year without a downward revision and KHP Capital Partners securing $300 million for hotel acquisitions and renovations.
U.S. Hotel Occupancy for Mid-April Drops
Multiple hotel companies announced property openings globally, including Peachtree Group receiving USCIS approval for a SpringHill Suites in Utah.
Truist Sees Some Price Softening at Hotels
Truist analysts said the hotel companies weren’t admitting it, but demand trends had been decelerating before the tariff shock.
Analysts Watch U.S. Hotel Demand and Construction
The hotel industry shows mixed signals as some AAHOA members see slowing construction, while CoStar reports a sharp decline in international arrivals.
A Hotel in New York City Might Sell for $1 Billion
If Alexico Group wants to sell the Mark Hotel in New York City, it may have a significant offer awaiting. Plus other hotel development news.
Goldman Sachs Slashes Target Prices on Timeshare Companies
Marriott Vacations, Hilton Grand Vacations, and Travel + Leisure saw their target prices cut by Goldman Sachs. Plus other industry news.
Hotel Stocks Rollercoaster
The Baird Hotel Stock Index was down -13.7% in March. But they were up modestly today. Goldman Sach re-rated a few hotel groups. And more news.
Why Tariffs May Raise Some Costs for U.S. Hotels
Richie Karaburun, clinical associate professor at NYU, is worried. But the hospitality industry continues growth with new hotels, acquisitions, and expansions across the US and Europe despite tariff concerns.
U.S. Hotels Projected to See a Slight Increase in Revenue This Year
Global hotel industry shows mixed regional growth with new developments despite economic challenges in 2025.