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North America
Upbeat Mood and News Frenzy at ALIS
Truist said they are finding the sentiment at the ALIS Lodging Conference as mostly positive , with lots of “hope” that the most well-anticipated recession in the history of recessions will be a mild one. STR and Tourism Economics made a modest upgrade to the 2023 U.S. hotel forecast released at ALIS. Four Seasons said they started 2023 with new leadership, brand extensions and strategic portfolio growth. -
North America
Lodging Stocks Fall Along With Market Drops
The DJIA fell 351 points while Nasdaq was down 225, the S&P 500 fell 58 points and the 10 year treasury yield was down .09 to 3.51%. What happened to the Santa Claus Rally? Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. reported preliminary portfolio occupancy of approximately 64% for November 2022 with an ADR of approximately $394 resulting in RevPAR of approximately $253. Marriott International, Inc . announced the completion of an $11 million dollar revitalization of its 395-room Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park , in Falls Church, Virginia . -
North America
Report: Hotel Rates Will Increase Worldwide in 2023
A new American Express Global Business Travel report suggests hotel rates worldwide will increase again in 2023 thanks to pent up demand for in person meetings. Choice Hotels International announced the opening of the first Everhome Suites hotel, debuting in Corona, California . HN Capital Partners announced the acquisition of the historic Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek , an iconic century old former private estate in Dallas.