Ashford Hospitality Trust

Morgan Stanley issued mixed ratings on major timeshare companies, highlighting strong free cash flow but cautioning about slow growth and interest rate pressures.

Casago and Vacasa plan to merge, backed by Roofstock and existing Vacasa investors with completion expected by early 2025.

What started out as a promising rebound day fizzled by the close with the DJIA up 15, Nasdaq down 20, the S&P 500 down 5 points and the 10-year treasury yield up .08 to 4.57%. Lodging…

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

Ashford Hospitality Trust introduced the “GRO AHT” initiative to cut overhead, boost revenue, and enhance operational efficiency, thereby driving EBITDA growth and improving shareholder value.

The U.S. hotel deals market is expected to see steady annual growth of around 10% over the next few years, despite regional variations in activity.

Global tourism rebounded strongly in 2024, with international arrivals reaching 98% of pre-pandemic levels, driven by post-pandemic demand, increased air connectivity, and growth in key regions like the Middle East, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

Transactions in the $10 to $20 million segment are expected to pick up pace as financing becomes more accessible via the commercial mortgage-backed securities market.

Lodging Analytics Research & Consulting forecasts moderate growth in U.S. hotel performance, with rising RevPAR and hotel values through 2025, despite slight margin erosion.

Colliers' latest report highlights 10 key trends shaping the 2025 U.S. travel and hospitality markets, including record travel volumes, inflation-driven challenges, rising operating costs, and shifting brand and capital dynamics.