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Hyatt improves on the value of its World of Hyatt loyalty program with the addition of two iconic Las Vegas properties.

Lodging stocks dipped despite optimistic analyst forecasts for RevPAR growth and franchise expansion in 2025, highlighting a mixed market sentiment.

Global hotel transactions rose to $42.1 billion in Q3 2024, driven by large deals and robust fundamentals, with further growth expected amid favorable economic conditions.

Global hotel investments are booming, with a 13% RevPAR increase, high cross-border deals, and $42.1B in transactions, driven by strong demand for luxury and select-service hotels.

STR reported U.S. lodging data for the week ending August 31, showing a 3.6% rise in RevPAR, with ADR up 1.6% and occupancy up 1.9%. Group RevPAR increased 7.2% on a 7.1% occupancy boost.

Truist reports slight downward revisions in U.S. hotel booking and pricing trends for 3Q and 4Q, with modest growth expected in 2025, but no signs of a sudden pullback or near-term upside for RevPAR.

Truist reported that Lodging Econometrics expects steady hotel supply growth rates through 2026, supporting Ryman Hospitality with minimal new competition in large convention hotels.

Hilton beat estimates and cut guidance, and seemed to have a report that was accepted more than Marriott ’s.  The company has raised their net room growth target for the year and it repurchased shares this quarter.

Quarterly reports were mostly positive, but the week ended on a down note as hospitality stocks were down across the board.

InterContinental Hotels Group is challenging Marriott International's attempt to trademark City Express by Marriott, citing potential confusion with its Holiday Inn Express brand.