Autograph Collection

North America

AI-Powered Hotel Set to Open This Summer in Las Vegas

The world's first AI-powered hotel, Otonomus Hotel, featuring 303 suites and cutting-edge amenities, is set to open in Las Vegas in summer 2025 as Growth Holdings’ debut resort.
North America

IHG Acquires European Hotel Brand Ruby

IHG reported strong Q4 2024 results, announced the acquisition of the Ruby brand, raised its dividend by 10%, and launched a $900 million buyback, but investors remained unimpressed despite its strong performance.
North America

U.S. Hotel Costs Are Often Outpacing Revenue Growth

Despite rising costs outpacing revenue growth in 2024, the hotel industry sees potential for recovery in 2025 through increased guest spending, job growth, and major events.
Asia-Pacific

Thai Luxury Hotel Rates Rose 5% Last Year

In 2024, Thai luxury hotels experienced significant year-on-year increases in average daily rates and occupancy across key tourist cities.
Asia-Pacific

Golden Week Visitors to Macau Drop 8% From 2024

Despite a single-day post-Covid high, Macau's Golden Week visitor arrivals are down year-over-year, with Mainland China visitation seeing a significant decline.
North America

Hyatt's Pipeline Hit a Record High in 2024

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced a record pipeline of 138,000 rooms, expanded its Lifestyle Portfolio with acquisitions, appointed new leaders, and continues to strengthen its brand offerings for growth and profitability.
North America

Hilton's Huge Expansion in 2024

In 2024, Hilton achieved 7.3% net unit growth by adding nearly 1,000 hotels and strengthening its global pipeline, while expanding its brand portfolio with new lifestyle and luxury offerings worldwide.
North America

Truist Says 2025 Will Look a Lot Like 2024

Truist projects 2025 will closely resemble 2024’s hotel performance—with modest RevPAR growth, potential M&A, and continued cost pressures for REITs—while favoring Wyndham and Ryman Hospitality.