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North America

Truist Unveils Forecasts for Hotels

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.
North America

IHG to Expand Lifestyle Luxury Portfolio

IHG Hotels & Resorts and Six Senses announced the signing of Six Senses Telluride, a luxury property with extensive amenities set to open in 2028 in North America's Mountain West Region.
North America

Takeaways From Hotel Earnings Season

Key events included DiamondRock Hospitality's upgrade, Hyatt and Apple Hospitality lowering guidance, and IHG reporting strong new room signings despite challenges in China.
North America

San Francisco Area Hotel Production Dries Up

Hotel production in the San Francisco Bay Area has nearly stopped in 2024, with only two new openings and uncertain prospects for ongoing projects.
Asia-Pacific

Thailand Projects 50 Million Visitors by 2028

Thailand is expected to reach pre-pandemic tourism levels of 40 million arrivals this year and potentially 50 million by 2028, contingent on avoiding global or local crises – not to mention whether or not they add casinos.
Asia-Pacific

Bangladesh Hotels Face Booking Slump Amid Unrest

Luxury hotels in Bangladesh are facing a nearly 90% drop in guests and significant financial losses due to unrest, curfews, and travel warnings, with near-zero bookings reported for late July and August.

Timeshare and Casino Earnings Spook Investors

Investors are concerned as Travel + Leisure Co. and Red Rock Resorts reported modest or solid earnings but saw stock declines, reflecting nervousness and a shoot-first-ask-later mentality on Wall Street.
Asia-Pacific

Accor Introduces Peppers Edge Brand to China

Accor Greater China announced a dual-branded project on Banping Island in Wenzhou, featuring the debut of Peppers Edge and an MGallery luxury resort, both opening in late 2027.