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New York City hotels agreed to an eight-year contract that will pay housekeepers $100,000 a year, eventually. Plus, hotel deal and development news.

Marriott does not agree with the characterizations expressed in a Sonder press release, after Sonder's financial collapse. Plus, hotel deal and development news.

Japan's Seibu Holdings will buy Ace Group International for $90M, acquiring the Ace Hotel brand and creative agency Atelier Ace. Plus more hotel deal and development news items.

Hilton surpassed 200 hotels in Canada with its most recent openings. Plus more hotel deal and development news.

Canada’s hotel industry reported its highest occupancy level since August 2019. Worldwide, RevPAR remains near all-time highs despite moderating growth rates. Plus more hotel deal news.

Jalisco announced $1 billion investment for 38 new hotels by 2028, with Hyatt investing $295 million in three Puerto Vallarta properties.

The DJIA fell another 12 points, but Nasdaq rallied 151 while the S&P 500 rose 21 points, and the 10-year treasury yield was down .09 to 4.16%. Lodging stocks were mixed with relief finally from the…

Canadian hotel investment surged in 2024, surpassing $2 billion, driven by strong market fundamentals, investor confidence, and heightened competition for quality assets.

Barclays and STR forecast modest RevPAR growth of around 2% through 2025, with some softening due to GDP and mixed short-term performance.

Braemar Hotels and Blackwells Capital have reached an agreement ending their proxy battle, with Blackwells withdrawing nominations, supporting BHR proposals, buying more shares, and BHR adding an independent director with Blackwells' input.